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Alvarez declined request to form Cadet Branch
House Ananto: "His Imperial Majesty cannot permit independent political authority"
Luxon, Grand Duchy of Ananto
July 12, 5739


Duchess Maria Alvarez-Jarvis, of Suldanor, fails in attempt to get approval for Cadet branch from Lady Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld

House Ananto announced today that the Alvarez family will be denied in their attempt to form a cadet branch of House Ananto. Ostensibly, the cadet branch would have been called House Ananto-Alvarez, and would have allowed the Alvarez family to formally incorporate under the same terms as House Ananto. The family is directly descended from Nicolette I Ananto, and represents the remainder of the 4th Ananto Dynasty, known in Kalistan as the "Gaduri Dynasty" which lost control of Ananto following the death of the last Gaduri monarch, Fredrick II Ananto. They were recognized as a family unit and were later granted the Grand Duchy of Kalistan and the Duchy of Suldanor when Ducal titles became hereditary, but have always needed to manage their own affairs without a formal cadet designation.

Her Highness Princess Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld, Head of House Ananto, said "Acting in consultation with His Imperial Majesty, Emperor William II Ananto, House Ananto made the decision to formally reject the proposal by the Alvarez' of Suldanor to create Ananto-Alvarez as a cadet branch of the main Ananto line. The proposal was difficult enough, but could have been made somewhat easier if there was a justification for it. But as the Alvarez line in Baltusia has gone completely extinct, and there is no Alvarez serving as a monarch currently anywhere in Terra, a formal cadet House is not justified at this time. His Imperial Majesty simply cannot permit independent political authority that an autonomous cadet branch would afford the political masters of Suladnor. The Alvarez' and their descendants will remain faithful subjects of His Imperial Majesty in perpetuity."

Her Excellency, Duchess Maria Alvarez-Jarvis, who is the hereditary Duchess of Suldanor and by virtue of that title also the Grand Duchess of Kalistan, serves as His Imperial Majesty's Viceroy in Kalistan. "Lady Alvarez has significant political authority in her current position as Duchess of Suldanor, and an autonomous House would only further aggrandize her authority at the expense of the Main Branch," said Lady Jennifer. "I have advised His Imperial Majesty, in my role as head of our Family, to make some other sort of compensation to Her Excellency that would be personally beneficial to the Alvarez family in appreciation for their decades of service to the Crown. His Imperial Majesty agreed with the proposal, but the terms of the consolation have yet to be discussed with Lady Alvarez."

The Duchess Maria Alvarez-Jarvis, however was disappointed, but resigned to the rejection of the bid. "I expected this, to be honest," said Duchess Alvarez. "The Royal House knows who we are and where we came from. But Alvarez has ever been Ananto's staunchest defenders and main supporters, and I dare say, without the Alvarez family in Suldanor, the Duchy might be even more pro-democrat than it is today. Plus our line has supplied kings and queens to other royal families. I think most of all, I would just like more acknowledgement for our family's contributions to the State than we are getting. Alvarez' are descended directly from Nicolette the Great, while the Kundrati Anantos are descended from Carolina I Ananto. Surely this distinction entitles us to some consideration as to our status."

Lady Jennifer dismissed these statements. "There is a lot that Her Excellency is correct about, and I do believe His Imperial Majesty is well aware of our respective ancestries. However, this does not mean that he needs to permit power bases independent from his own to form anywhere within his realm. Because whether one's ancestor is Nicolette or Carolina, William II Ananto is now the Emperor, and as such has the fiat. And Kalistan, the entire Grand Duchy of Kalistan is entitled to Her Excellency, the Duchess of Suldanor, but she still kneels before the Emperor and defers to his will in all matters. Granting her the ability to subvert that correct relationship would be an unforced error. So His Imperial Majesty will not accede to that request."

Some of the conciliations that Lady Jennifer said the Emperor would consider in lieu of an independent cadet branch are hereditary title to the counties of Suldanor for the Alvarez family, more control over the measures of the Ducal Council for the Duchess, and an annual pension for the Hereditary Duke or Duchess of Suldanor paid by House Ananto. "Lady Alvarez is also welcomed to incorporate her own businesses within Suldanor to act in the same way that Miramar acts" said the Princess. "The question is not economic but political, and House Ananto supports Lady Alvarez investing in the Kalistani economy for the benefit of her and His Imperial Majesty's subjects. And Alvarez already enjoys the privileges of Nobility up to the third descended generation. Just that one thing we cannot give in on."

Duchess Alvarez said she intended to go to Eveari to plead the case for House Ananto-Alvarez personally. "House Ananto has issued the ruling, but perhaps the Emperor will see reason if I go and speak to my cousin directly," said Duchess Maria Alvarez-Jarvis. "He is known to be a reasonable man, and perhaps I may prevail upon him using the proper channels to either allow me to organize my family into an independent cadet house, or work out some conciliation that will allow the Alvarez' to be afforded the dignity due to us as sons and daughters of Nicolette I Ananto."

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