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At home with the Minor Crown Prince
Minor Prince William-David Martin Ananto-Connor formally named Heir to throne
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
May 14, 5685


His Highness, Minor Crown Prince William-David Martin Ananto-Connor, seen here with his sister, Her Highness, the Minor Princess Carolina-Katherine Michelle Ananto-Connor in Kaliburg

His Highness, the Minor Crown Prince William-David Martin Ananto-Connor was formally named the Crown Prince of the Empire of Ananto and Kalistan this week in a small ceremony at the Imperial Seat in Kaliburg. The naming of the Crown Prince is the important first step in the young future Heir's transition to the Throne.

"Well, I'm almost 15," said the Minor Prince, "Both of my parents thought that it was time I began my studies in Government. I don't think they are in any hurry to retire though, so I will have a lot of time to learn."

The young royal was also formally introduced to Kalistani society last month. A party was held in his honor in Eveari where he began meeting the Peerage, all of whom wished him well, though one in particular seemed to occupy a lot of his thought. "I ended up spending most of the time talking to Lady Anantonia (Alvarez-Urquizo) about Gaduridos," said the Crown Prince. "She really impressed me with her details of the islands and their history and the music and the food and just everything. I haven't had the opportunity to travel to Gaduridos yet: the closest I've been is to Athosia, but I think maybe next summer, I may want to go spend a month or so there, just kind of touring around and meeting people, and seeing it all for myself."

The Minor Crown Prince was unable to shake his own shadow, in the form of Her Highness, the Minor Princess Carolina-Katherine Michelle Ananto-Connor. who is three years the Crown Prince's junior. "Well, she's always hanging around me," said the Minor Crown Prince. "She doesn't think its fair that I'm going to start training to become the Emperor, while she doesn't get to. I tried to tell her, you know, 'go do your own thing, this is my job now.' I can't baby her: she's old enough to have her own life. We aren't little kids anymore." The Minor Princess, who is not technically out in public yet, is reported, by the Minor Crown Prince, to be very creative, and always makes up make-believe stories with her dolls where she reads plays and has her dolls act out the parts. "She's kind of a weirdo," said the Minor Crown Prince. "Typical annoying little brat sister stuff. She'll probably grow up to be an actor or something."

The Minor Crown Prince did have kind words about his youngest sibling, His Highness, the Minor Prince Mark-Henry Joseph Ananto-Connor though. "He just had his 9th birthday, and to celebrate, we played some football. I got a bunch of my buddies and a bunch of his friends from school and had a great time. It was a lot of fun. He's really athletic. He plays soccer in school and loves football. We talk about it all the time. He's a great little kid, and I then when he gets a few years older, he's gonna be just a beast on the field. Marky has a drive in him that even amazes his friends... It's cool. We're into the same things."

The Minor Crown Prince isn't too worried about the change in his status affecting his relationship with his siblings or his friends. "It just means that I'm official now, that's all," said the Minor Crown Prince. "There's still the protocol and everything, even though its relaxed while I'm in school, and you know, my brother and I get along while my sister is just annoying. But it means that when my parents travel, I might have to go with them now, for example. To meet powerful foreigners who I am probably going to have to work with someday. To watch how my parents do things, to learn. If anything it will get me away from my stupid sister anyway. She's always in my room wanting me to play with her dolls, or wanting to read me some nonsense she wrote. I'll be glad to leave her behind once in a while."

The Minor Crown Prince is finishing his 9th grade and is expected to begin taking civic education as part of the normal curriculum in the fall. Meanwhile, he will also begin formally training with Their Imperial Majesties' the Emperor Fredrick IV Ananto and Empress Jennifer I Ananto this summer, to learn the basics of Government as part of the Imperial Curriculum.

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