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His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Fredrick III Ananto is Crowned
Xsampa, Egelion and Alduria Attend
Eveari, Grand Duchy of Ananto
May 1, 5611


His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Fredrick III Ananto

With the formal abdication of Her Highness, Princess of the Empire Carolina I Ananto, in favor of her son, His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Fredrick III Ananto, the transition of Monarchs is now complete.  The Princess officially abdicated the day after turning 65 years old, which set in motion the machinery of what has become a fairly regular transition of power.  The Coronation took place at Eveari Monthly Meeting in Eveari, which has been the location of coronation ceremonies for most Anantan Monarchs, and occurred during a meeting for worship.  Following the silent worship, the then abdicated Empress was invited to rise and speak.  She invited the Chancellor of the Empire and the then Crown Prince to the front of the Meeting, symbolically took of her Imperial Crown of State, and handed it to the Chancellor, who then set it aside as she placed a new custom made Imperial Crown of State atop the head of the new Emperor.  She also placed the Kundrati Diamond around his neck and placed an Imperial Robe on his back, symbolically investing in him the mantle of state.  The ceremony was over in a few short minutes, and then the new Emperor thanked the Chancellor, who with the now Princess of the Empire, bowed deeply to the new Monarch as a stand in for the entire people of Ananto and Kalistan.

Following the Meeting, the Emperor was invited to give a speech to the assembled crowd who had shown up for the Coronation and Investiture.  Below is his speech, provided through an interpreter.

"Today, Friends, we stand on the precipice of conflict.  Perhaps it may be the first conflict Kalistan has participated in in a very long time.  Perhaps it will be peace.  The outcome is not known, but our reign will be begun in a time of strife.  If there is to be conflict, we will require heroic effort of our People.  This may include asking those who are not conscientiously opposed to service to enlist in the Regular Forces.  This may include accepting a decrease in our standard of living.  This may require sacrifice on an unimaginable scale.  But like all conflicts, this one will end eventually.  

The sacrifice will be shared by all of us:  More Hands make lighter work.  There will not be a portion of our society that will be asked to give more than they can offer, nor who will be required to give more than any other.  Should it be war, it will be a total war, and we will ask the entire nation to do their part.  We are not there yet, but we will need to begin preparing.  

Right now, the Fourth Fleet has taken its new position closer to Artania.  While we spin up production and work to increase recruitment, we ask each and every one of you to hold our brothers and sisters in the Light.  They may be the tip of the spear, but we should not assume that the challenge they face is theirs alone.  It is up to all of us to do our part to make sure that if it does come to war, all of Ananto and Kalistan are united in the cause, we all stand together, and we all win or lose as one.  We thank you for your faith in us, and we will not let the people of this Empire down."

His Imperial Majesty's speech was received with stunned silence, and it felt as if the entire room was holding their breath.  They did not exhale until the Emperor left the Meeting House, followed by The Princess of the Empire, the Chancellor of the Empire, and the rest of His Imperial Majesty's Government.  The Entourage travelled across town to the Ananto Estate, where the Emperor took his coronation photo, and then returned the Crown and the Kundrati Diamond to the Crown Jewels Collection, and dressed in more casual attire. 

The reception that was planned, which was attended by His and Her Royal Majesties King Amadeo and Queen Alicia of Egelion, who greeted the new Emperor warmly, Xsampan General-Secretary Bhutia and entourage who expressed gratitude for the kindness shown by Princess of the Empire Carolina Ananto during their rebuilding process, and Pierre L'Unitier, who attended on behalf of Alduria and who was at one point a candidate for spouse for Princess Michelle Ananto. Other notable guests included Alicia Martinez, a singer from Sulari who is a friend of the new Empress Consort Monica Ananto-DeLaurentis, and Alberto Thompson, Director of the Space Program at Spencer Space and Test Center.  The reception featured hors d'oeuvres, drinks for those who imbibe, and a light jazz ensemble to provide incidental music.  Both Princess Michelle and Lady Dana Ananto were in town for the event.

The Official Stile of the Emperor was announced at the Reception, according to act of the Assembly:

By the Consent of the People, His Imperial Majesty, of the Ancient House of Ananto, Emperor and Sovereign of The Anantonese Empire, Emperor of Ananto, Kalistan, and Gaduridos, King of Vintalli, King of Andalay, King of Karzon, King of Sekowo, Grand Duke of Ananto, Duke of Icehaven, Duke of Athosia, Duke of Outannais, Count of Davon, Count of Luxon, Commander in Chief of the Regular Forces of Kalistan, Sovereign and Great Master of the Ancient Order of the Grey Smoke, Sovereign and Grand Master of the Excellent Order of the Anantonese Empire, Sovereign and Grand Master of the Order of Vintalli, Sovereign and Grand Master of the Order of Andalay, Defender of the Realm, Formal Head of the Anantonese Government, Embodiment of the Anantonese Nation, Guarantor of the Anantonese Ocean and Ananto Strait, Fredrick III Ananto.

It is thought that His Imperial Majesty will ask the Government to supply a list of names for various offices, as several members have been serving a long time, and will likely also seek to retire.  The Princess of the Empire will retain her title to the County of Eveari, and the Prince Consort William Ananto-Sandoval will retain his title to the County of Dah.
Meanwhile, The new Emperor has granted Her Highness Empress Consort both the courtesy title of Empress Consort and the title to the county of Green in North Eastern Ananto.  He will devolve the Duchy of Odufaray, likely to Gendaris businessman and close Ananto House associate Martin Whitaker, who will be tasked with overseeing the expansion of KalMilInco in Gendaris and Eshar, in the coming week.  His Imperial Majesty will also ask the Institutional Party to fill a number of vacant seats in the National Assembly. 

Properly enthroned we can say Long Live His Imperial Majesty Emperor Fredrick III Ananto!

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