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Lady Nicole Catalina Ananto-Bjorksdattir to visit Egelion
Business trip includes meeting with King on behalf of House Ananto
Altea, Egelion
May 30, 5623


Lady Nichole Ananto-Bjorksdattir in Kaliburg this Spring

Lady Nicole Catalina Ananto-Bjorksdattir travelled to Altea, capital of Egelion to meet with members of the Egelian banking sector to discuss additional investments in both the finance sector and defense sector on behalf of House Ananto this month.  The 27-year old architect, who is the youngest daughter of Her Excellency Lady Dana Ananto-Alvarez, Viceroy of Gaduridos, was also introduced to His Majesty, King Romulo I of Egelion during the visit, and it was noted, spent some time discussing Anantonse affairs with the new Monarch in the northern Kingdom.

"We believe the two discussed a little more than business as they met," said Crown Watcher Francesca Casablanca.  "The Princess' itinerary was altered significantly during the trip to allow several meetings between the young Ananto and the new King, and it is possible that something more personal may develop between them."  Casablanca noted that Lady Nicole was a guest of the King on at least one evening at a dinner and then took in a ballet in Altea.  "The King is known to be an eligible bachelor and Lady Nicole may well be the most eligible bachelorette in the region.  A match between the two houses would bode well for Anantonese relations."

Lady Nicole does not possess titles, unlike Lady Dana.  She is however, considered a close member of the Royal Family and already holds the title of Royal Lady Companion in the Ancient Order of the Gray Smoke, the elite chivalric order of the Anantonese Empire.  Lady Nicole currently lives and works in Ciudad Gaduri, where she is a partner in the prestigious Estudio de Arquitectura Gaduri (EdAG) which has designed some of the most modern and energy efficient buildings in the burgeoning Ciudad Gaduri skyline.  She has lived her entire life in Marlingantos, first at her parents' home in Vespiano Marlingantos, and then, after national service, in Ciudad de Gaduri.  She speaks Egelian as a first language, and identifies as a Gaduri National.

"The Princess is a very innovative architect," said Casablanca, "but she also enjoys participating in theater, and like her Great-Great Grandmother and namesake, the Empress Nicolette I The Great, is an avid bowler.  She also plays Go and loves all kinds of music."  The Princess also owns a penthouse in Ciudad de Gaduri and is fond of nightlife and outdoor sports.  Like most other Anantos, Lady Nicole is a member of the Brethrenist Faith, attending the Reunión Mensual de los Hermanoistos de la Ciudad de Gaduri.  In the Princess' direct lineage is the entire line of Ananto Monarchs up until Emperor Fredrick the II (she is related to His Imperial Majesty Emperor Fredrick  III by way of adoption of Empress Carolina) of the "Gaduri Line" dating back to the first Ananto Emperor, but also the various members of the ancient Bjorksdattir family, dating back to President of the Republic Elga Bjorksdattir, who was one of the founders of Brethrenism in Kalistan in the 40th Century, as well the person for which Port Elga in Sulari is named.  "Her pedigree is not only impeccable, but also impressive," said Casablanca.

"Being a member of House Ananto, Lady Nicole is, herself, independently wealthy," said Casablancas.  "Her net worth is estimated to be ₭78 Million Imperial Rubles, most of it in stocks and securities in Miramar, as well as property in Marlingantos and Cuernatecas Gaduridos."  She also receives a ₭1.2 million Imperial Ruble pension per annum from House Ananto, most of which she donates to charity.  If she were to marry into the Egelion Royal Family, the pension would be cut, but she would likely keep her own wealth, rather than divesting.  "Lady Nicole would of course be allowed to retain citizenship in Gaduridos and in the Empire as long as she liked, even if she were to become a citizen in Egelion as well."

All this marriage talk is rumor at this point, but discussion of a royal wedding tends to excite people.  Lady Nicole would be the first Ananto to marry a foreign noble, if it were to happen, and relations between Ananto and Egelion would most certainly improve.  "There is no doubt that His Imperial Majesty would welcome the marriage were it to happen," said Casablanca.  "We can assume that Lady Dana would also welcome the union."

@LaModa