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Princess Consort Inducted into Order of Gray Smoke
Order Day in Eveari continues Ancient Tradition
Eveari, Grand Duchy of Ananto
July 1, 5727


Empress joins Order to welcome newest addition to the Ladies Companion

Her Highness, Princess Consort Casey Leigh-Campbell was formally inducted into the Ancient Order of Gray Smoke last month during the annual Order Day celebration at Ananto Estate. The very exclusive event is open to members of the Ananto Royal Family, their spouses, and elites from across the world who are awarded membership by virtue of their positions at the heights of society, as well as their guests and members of the Press. Her Highness was inducted by Her Imperial Majesty at the rank of Stranger Lady Companion of Her Imperial Majesty.

"This was an incredibly exciting event for me," said the Princess Consort. "I have been eagerly awaiting this for nearly two years. And I will say, it did not disappoint." Her Highness reinforced the secrecy around the activities of the Order within Conclave, but said that nearly nothing that she thought before going was true. "There are a lot of rumors out there, but it really is much more than all of that. But of course, the secrets must stay inside the Conclave. I can not say what they are."

As a new Inductee, the Princess Consort was asked to give a speech at the dinner followed the Conclave. She thanked the Empress for bringing her into the Order, and said she looked forward to getting to know all of the members. "These are the most prestigious individuals in Kalistan, they are movers and shakers behind the most important decisions, and control much of the most important aspects of our nation and our world. It is an honor and a privilege to be among such auspicious people."

The Empress said that she is happy to bring such an enthusiastic devotee into the Order. "The Princess' energy and enthusiasm for our ways is very needed energy that will carry us into the future. When our son becomes Sovereign of this Order upon our retirement, he may count his wife as an asset for the building and expansion of this institution. She is a light unto our heart and we welcome her with open arms." The two women posed for photos before the formal dancing and socializing began at the end of the annual event. His Highness, the Crown Prince William Ananto-Rosenfeld, as well as their Highnesses the Princess Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld and Princess Victoria were also in attendance to celebrate the Princess Consort's accession to the Order and welcome her.

Order Day is the annual opportunity for elites to hobnob with royalty and the upper rungs of the National Government in a very exclusive setting. "The people have their ways of influencing the government through their clubs and through the Institutional Party," said Ms. Elaine Fonatana, who is a CEO of an undisclosed green energy parts supplier attempting to generate investment. "And Order Day is an opportunity for us to let the Government know what we need. But more importantly, guests want this invite because it allows us to network with each other. If you are a business person at this event its because you have connections, and other people with connections want to meet and connect with you in turn. Even if we don't get the ear of a Minister or the Chancellor, I personally would rather speak to the CEO of MoCo, because that conversation may directly affect my company's bottom line."

Noticably absent from Order Day is Kaliburg and Sulari formal society, who are often not invited to the event. "It's alright that the Matrons of Kaliburg Society are not here," said Her Highness, the Princess Consort. "We have the opportunity to meet with them in fifty other settings throughout the year. Here we get to meet a different sort, a group of the investors and the innovators and even a lot of fashionistas, artists and musicians are guests of some member or another. This is a real special group and I can't wait to see who I will get to meet as a member."

@LaModa