South Dovani

[Wu Han]

Crown Prince Khemkhaeng flies to Yingdala on first leg of international tour
The Crown Prince has personally piloted his delegation to Yingdala, where he has the task of restoring ties with Hanzen's historical ally
1 April 4743


Above: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Khemkhaeng (left); Air Force Commander Narong Aphichari (right)

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Khemkhaeng has personally flown to Yingdala, alongside his wife Her Royal Highness Princess Busarakham and various government and military officials, including his father-in-law Air Force Commander Narong Aphichari. The two men were photographed and recorded in the cockpit flying the military aircraft being used for the state visit.

Arriving in Tian'an late in the evening, the Crown Prince was received at the airport by Thanat Pramadwi, Hanzenese Ambassador to Yingdala, in addition to a considerable media cadre. Speaking to reporters, the Crown Prince said he was "honoured to take the hand extended by Minister Gou and the Yingdalan government, and heed the call for closer cooperation."

The Crown Prince answered a number of questions regarding his intentions for the trip, stating that he is seeking to “expand market access for Hanzenese exports”, “secure technical assistance” and to increase the “security cooperation” between Yingdala and Hanzen. The Crown Prince received a less political question from an international reporter who asked which designer the Crown Prince was wearing.

Glancing down at his casual blue blazer and khaki pants, the Crown Prince smirked: "Of course, I intend to dress appropriately when I meet with His Imperial Majesty — however, I hope my dress is not misconstrued as an act of disrespect toward the people of Yingdala or His Imperial Majesty. I simply feel it's undignified to wear expensive and exquisite garments often when my people are hungry."

According to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry of Hanzen shortly after the Crown Prince's arrival, the visit shall primarily focus on ratifying preferential market access agreements, greater cooperation on the modernization of Hanzen's weak military, and securing private sector investment in the "emerging Hanzenese economy." With regard to the ties between the Royal Family and the Imperial Clan, the Foreign Ministry harked back to the relationship between King Parnchand, the first King of the restored Udomprecha line, and the Tianxing Emperor.

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Originally posted by Wu Han on Apr 30, 2020, in the thread "Hanzenese Royal Tour 4743."