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Breaking News|Nation in mourning: Emperor Tommaso V has died
The entire country mourns the sudden passing of the Sovereign at the age of 83. Empress Eleonora I ascends to the Throne
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24 April 5689
REGGIO INGRIS - This morning, Istalia awoke to news that has shocked the country and left it in mourning today: His Majesty Emperor Tommaso V has died suddenly at the age of 83.
The official announcement released by the Imperial Household announced that the Emperor was found lifeless in his study at Villa Annamaria, the family's private residence in the Appian countryside. His personal valet, who was bringing him a herbal tea, discovered him around 11:30 PM. The Sovereign was sitting at his desk, poring over some documents he was consulting.
Alerted immediately, doctors could only confirm his death, which, according to reconstructions, occurred between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM. Specialists, who examined the body overnight at the Reggio Ingris Civic Hospital, reported that death was caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower limbs, with subsequent paradoxical cerebral embolism through a possible patent foramen ovale or another cardiac shunt. Doctors emphasized that this type of event, although rare, can occur in elderly individuals due to increased vascular fragility and a predisposition to hyperthrombocytosis and venous stasis, which increase the risk of sudden clot formation.
Sources close to the Palace reported that His Majesty appeared in good health and fully active in his institutional duties. Just a few days ago, he received the Minister of Foreign Affairs and several ambassadors in Romula, as part of a series of meetings dedicated to the international cooperation over the Selucian crisis. "Nothing suggested such an outcome", declared a senior court official. According to the service personnel and tthe Empress, his Majesty spent almost all the day working at his desk: the prolonged sitting position could have ttriggered the vein thrombosis.
The news of the death deeply shocked Empress Melissa, who was at Villa Annamaria with the Emperor. Within an hour, the residence was reached by Grand Crown Princess Eleonora, who arrived with a small procession and was welcomed with all the honors, being the new reigning Empress of the Istalians and Sovereign of the Imperial State of Istalia.
According to dynastic protocol, Eleonora became Her Most Excellent Imperial Majesty Eleonora I at the very moment of her father's death. This morning, before the High Council of the Crown, the solemn signing of the Act of Accession to the Throne is scheduled, formally sanctioning the transfer of power, that will be transmitted today to the National Congress for registration in the national registers. For the moment, flags on public buildings across the country have already been flown at half-mast, while the Government has proclaimed twelve days of national mourning.
In the official statement, the Imperial Household announced that tomorrow the Emperor's remains will be transferred to Romula, to the Quattroregni Palace. There, the body will be laid to rest, dressed in his beloved Navy uniform, as per the Emperor's instructions, and placed in an oak and bronze coffin. Then the body will be placed on the funeral catafalque in the Throne Room, which will remain open for four days, allowing citizens to pay their last respects to the Sovereign.
The solemn state funeral will be held on the 30th April in the Basilica of All Angels in Romula. The highest officials of the state, military representatives, religious leaders, and official delegations from around the world will be present.
Tommaso V will be remembered as an Emperor capable of interpreting the Monarchy as a living presence in society, not only symbolic but also concrete, with an authoritative and solemn voice that was not afraid to speak out at crucial moments and on matters of the highest national interest. Her reign represented a period of stability, growth, and cohesion for Istalia, marked by a profound respect for institutions and a constant commitment to promoting the values of national unity and civil progress.
Under his reign, the Crown maintained and increased its active role in the country's moral and social affairs, supporting cultural, environmental, and philanthropic initiatives. In foreign policy, Tommaso V distinguished himself as a staunch supporter of Istalian diplomacy, promoting relations of cooperation and friendship between nations.
With her accession to the throne, Eleonora I inherits an immense responsibility, but she can already count on a strong emotional bond with her people and an image of a wife and mother devoted to her family. Known for her commitment to the arts, education, and charity, the new Empress has always shown a particular sensitivity to social and environmental issues, embodying the image of a modern, caring, and supportive monarchy.
The Imperial Household confirmed also that, as per the wishes expressed by Tommaso V himself, a solemn enthronement ceremony will be held for the new Sovereign, to be held within four months of the state funeral. The event was conceived and desired by Tommaso V to reflect "the dignity and solemnity that the Crown must embody as the supreme symbol of national pride".