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Romula celebrates the first imperial wedding of the Third Restoration

The wedding of Grand Prince of the Crown Tommaso and Melissa Piacentini enchants the nation and becomes the jet set of the entire world for a day

The car of the Imperial newlyweds passing through the streets of Romula

4 Avril 4640

ROMULA — It is a historic day for the Imperial State of Istalia that saw the capital awaken wrapped in a dreamlike atmosphere, invaded by a festive wave of citizens from every corner of the country, and not only, who came to witness the first Imperial Wedding of the Third Restoration, an event that had not been seen for decades, capable of uniting the nation around the symbols of monarchy and tradition.
Romula, splendidly decorated with flags, flowers and colorful drapes, became the beating heart of a celebration that also involved the rest of the country where squares, streets and villages came to life with community lunches, concerts, shows and popular celebrations.

The day began with the first official movements around 10 in the morning, when the procession with the state cars started from Quattroregni Palace. At the head was the car with the Grand Crown Prince Tommaso, accompanied by his brother and best man Prince Nicola. Behind them, the delegations of the foreign royal families, followed finally by the members of the Imperial Family. The procession reached the Basilica of All Angels in about twenty minutes, crossing a route packed with hundreds of thousands of people crowded along the avenues to pay homage to the future Emperor and his wife.

Then it was Melissa Piacentini's turn: the state car carrying her left Palazzo Quattroregni at 10.30 and crossed the streets of the capital amid ovations and throwing of petals, arriving in front of the Basilica around 11.15. The elegance of the future Crown Princess left everyone breathless: she was wearing a dress designed by Natalia Sperandio of the historic Maison Narsece. The bodice, finely embroidered and enriched with hundreds of pearls and covered with diamonds, left the shoulders bare with regal grace. The skirt was wide and vaporous in embroidered organza, while from the head fell a very long train of Trivendita lace, a tribute to the bride's homeland.

Grand Prince Tommaso, proud in his gala uniform as a Lieutenant Commander of the Imperial Navy, awaited the arrival of the bride inside the Basilica, the scene of a solemn ceremony that began at 11:30 and ended at 12:30. Hundreds of illustrious guests were present in the pews: heads of state, members of royal families, ambassadors, personalities from the world of culture, business and celebrities from the world of entertainment. Among them, to name just a few, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Utaristan Arken Begum, Anantonese Empress Mary I, King Romulo I of Egelion accompanied by High Councilor Formoselle and Royal Councilor Mondragon, King Alexander III of Hutori, President of Kalopia Iordanis Sylkesios accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Andronikos Papadakis, President Friedrich Alvensleben of Dundorf accompanied by Foreign Minister Tim Keller, Governor General Claudette Barrineau of the United Kingdom of Kanjor.

The rite, celebrated by the Primate of Istalia and Patriarch of Istalia, Solentia and Quanzar Francesco Armandini, was broadcast live nationally and abroad, followed by millions of viewers.

Leaving the Basilica, the newlyweds climbed into an open state car, escorted by mounted units of the Imperial Guard and military formations on parade, along the return route to Palazzo Quattroregni. A riot of applause, flags and chants accompanied every meter of the journey.

At 1.40 pm, the most anticipated moment by the crowd in Piazza del Palazzo: Tommaso and Melissa, looking out from the Balcony of Quattroregni Palace together with the rest of the Imperial Family, greeted the celebrating nation. Immediately afterwards, in the clear sky of Romula, the spectacular passage of the Blue Comets, the aerobatic team of the Istalian Air Force, left tricolor trails amid the enthusiasm of those present.

Following this, the sumptuous State banquet hosted in the halls of the Palace: on the table, refined dishes of the Istalian tradition, with particular attention to the typical recipes of Trivendito, the land of origin of the bride. The highlight of the lunch was the presentation of the wedding cake: a monumental creation by the acclaimed pastry chef Luigino Massari, eight layers of sponge cake filled with ricotta cream, covered in cream and adorned with elegant floral decorations in sugar paste.

In the afternoon, in the imperial gardens, a lighter and more informal reception was held, with canapés and selected drinks. Close friends and figures close to the couple in public and private life took part. Towards mid-afternoon, between toasts, music and smiles, the official part of the celebration concluded.

The evening gave way to spontaneity. The newlyweds, surrounded by their closest friends, took part in a private party, animated by the famous DJ Marco Asola. A more intimate event, but no less full of emotion, where Tommaso and Melissa finally allowed themselves a moment of lightheartedness.

The imperial wedding was more than a union between two people: it was an event capable of igniting national pride, relaunching the image of the monarchy and reinvigorating the bond between the crown and the people. The economic spin-off was notable: a boom for tourism, catering and craftsmanship linked to official gadgets and souvenirs.

As a sign of generosity and social sensitivity, the newlyweds chose to forgo traditional wedding gifts, instead inviting friends and guests to make donations to cultural and artistic institutions of the country.

A fairytale wedding, rightfully entered into the history of Istalia.