Deltaria

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AIKUMS - Emperor Slavko, in one of his rare public visits, was welcomed in the Dolgavan capital of Aikums by none other then Queen Jaanika after both monarchs had already exchanged diplomatic letters for over a year. Slavko, eager to improve diplomatic relations with other monarchist states, saw a opportunity to usher in a new era of Dolgavan-Deltarian cooperation. According to palace insiders, the two monarchs had both flirted with the idea of cementing such a partnership formally. While initially just a funny sidenote during their many writings back and forth, it soon morphed into what conspired this week. 

Their joint motorcade moved through Aikums as crowds of both Dolgavans and Deltarian natives residing in Dolgava cheered them on. Once ariving at the Royal Palace, the two stepped out of their cars with great elegance and entered the palace together. Not long after, the press communique was sent to all media outlets, announcing the creation of CROWN, or "Coalition of Royal Organizations and Willing Nations" in full. This new organization, dedicated to monarchism in all its forms, seeks to bind monarchies of all kinds and pro-monarchy organizations together. The communique describes in detail the three layers of the alliance.

CROWN members pledge themselves to diplomatic neutrality on the geopolitical stage, with non-interference being the default policy of its signatories. One exception is when it comes to defending monarchism and monarchies, with members promising to defend "the principle and governing philosophy of monarchism wherever present." It seeks to be a strong diplomatic bloc for monarchies across Terra as well as organizations seeking to promote monarchism. The second layer is of economic nature. Signatories pledge to remove as many trade barriers as possible between one another and prioritize trade between their own, above trade with nations outside of CROWN. Thirdly, they agree to share intelligence, conduct joint military drills and allign diplomatically with one another whenever possible. 

All in all, CROWN is seen as a all-encompassing monarchist alliance. The Emperor and Queen left the palace an hour after the communique was released, adressing the press for a short conference. In the conference, Emperor Slavko invited all "well-willing monarchies across the world" to join the organization, citing the need for monarchies to stick together. It also marks a new chapter in Dolgavan-Deltarian relations, with both now founding members of the CROWN. Shortly after the announcement, the Deltarian "Eagle Association" announced that it would join the CROWN as its first monarchist organization. Monarchist organizations are allowed to join the diplomatic mission to be located in Aikums, meant to facilitate open dialogue between states and other pro-monarchy forces. 

After the announcement and formalities, the Emperor followed Queen Jaanika in a tour of the capital, visiting historic sites as well as the Reiksaima. The next morning, they toured the countryside accompanied by a variety of news outlets before the Emperor departed for the airport and flew back to Cachtica. A new partnership is born.

As CROWN was announced, the Emperor and Queen revealed its official symbol