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Empress flies to Altea to sign Altea Accords
Presents Emperor with new title and land grant
Altea, Egelion
November 4, 5708


Her Imperial Majesty arrives in Altea Egelion for a short visit

Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Carolina II Ananto visited Altea Egelion this week. The formal visit was very short, merely an overnight visit, where the main business was for the Empress to affix her signature to the recently concluded Altea Accords and attached Anantonese Intelligence and Security Accord. She also met briefly with His Majesty, Emperor Leon Alexander and Empress Isabella, where she thanked them for their recent donation of 10 million Egelian Crowns (about ₭9.3 million Imperial Rubles) to House Ananto, along with the beautiful Vine Ring produced by Egelian master jeweler Diamant.

"In accord with the terms of the Grant, we have allocated the considerable funds to continue rebuilding in the city of Eveari following the deadly earthquake earlier this decade," said Her Imperial Majesty at a brief public conference. "The Montilivet family has formal ties to the Eveari Community, with their estate at Casa Verastela, which is north of the town. Verastela was not damaged by the earthquake, but much of the city is still rebuilding. This money will be directed toward public services in neighborhoods in the south end of the town, including staffing and funding for special education programs and public health initiatives. We are grateful for the donation to the people of Eveari in the name of the Emperor and Empress, and ensure a full and transparent accounting of every cent graciously donated by His and Her Majesties."

In return, Her Imperial Majesty aggrandized the Emperor's hereditary Anantonese title to Viscount, and formally named him Viscount of Verastela. Her Majesty was awarded the courtesy title of Viscontess of Verastela. The title also comes with an additional 500 acres adjacent to the current estate which currently sits at 250 acres. According to right, the Emperor and Empress and their descendants may continue to possess the title in perpetuity, and may also participate, at their discretion, in all advisory discussions in the Chamber of Peers (which itself has no independent legislative authority, but may act as an advisory body to both the Empress and to the National Assembly.)

The visit also involved Her Imperial Majesty touring the Egelian capital, and eating at a local restaurant where she had the opportunity to dine with several local customers who recognized her and asked if she would share their table. She also took in a cultural performance featuring Egelian flamenco dance and music, which she appreciated greatly. She returned to Kaliburg the next morning, and was greeted by the Prince Consort and the Minor Princelings, signed Accords in hand. The National Assembly ratified the accords the next day without much debate.

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