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Crown Prince and Ms. DeLaurentis purchase home in Luxon
Wilson House will remain Primary Imperial Workspace
Luxon, Grand Duchy of Ananto
January 31, 5606


First portrait of Crown Prince Fredrick and Ms. Monica DeLaurentis

His Highness, Crown Prince Fredrick Ananto-Sandoval has purchased a 2,000 square foot home on Luxon Bay on the southern tip of Ananto, which he intends to make his primary residence during the upcoming transition. "The Crown Prince is the first royal to purchase property in Luxon since the middle ages," said Colin Harmon, a crown watcher and columnist. "This is an interesting move, and signals the Crown Prince's desire for some space from the capital." The home, which is located just outside of the city limits on the bay, features a small marina to dock small craft and immediate access to various amenities like golfing. "The property also has a beachfront for swimming," said Harmon.

The purchase was advised by the Crown Prince's mother, who now lives full time in Eveari though she still conducts the business of State from Wilson House, and maintains the Imperial Seat in downtown Kaliburg where she holds Formal Audience. "Her Imperial Majesty has always been very sensitive to sheltering her children from the 24/7 rigor of just being The Empress," said Harmon. "But she also has already begun preparing the Crown Prince to take assume more royal duties: the Transition has already begun and the Government is now envisioning a post-Carolina era." As a result, Harmon said, the Crown Prince, who is also Count of Luxon, is required by law to maintain a home in Luxon County, and will begin administering his demesne.

"After he is married to Ms. DeLaurentis in July, the two will split time between Luxon and Wilson House," said Harmon, "but the Luxon home will be the couple's primary residence until Fredrick is crowned as the next Emperor when Her Imperial Majesty abdicates, likely within the next 15 years. Her Imperial Majesty is 60, His Highness the Prince Consort William Ananto-Sandoval is 62, and they are both looking forward to retirement from public life. As such, the transition, which informally began about 9 years ago, will now enter a new phase where Fredrick slowly begins taking over various aspects of the apparatus of the Anantonese State and will culminate in his coronation."

Wilson House, the long time imperial residence, will undergo significant remodeling to upgrade the mansion's infrastructure. Most of it will be therefore closed off. Only the offices and a small apartment for the Crown Prince will remain accessible while renovations are underway. The remodeling will begin in June and is expected to take more than two full years to complete.

In related news, Princess Michelle Ananto-Sandoval is expected to be entitled Countess of Dulnerstaad in February as Her Imperial Majesty begins settling titles ahead of the transition. She is also expected to fill vacancies in Vrassa and Nevaras in the coming weeks.

@TheRepublic