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Welcome Eleonora!

The firstborn of the heir to the throne Tommaso has been born welcomed by the affection of the entire nation

Journalists gathered outside the entrance of Santa Sara Hospital
 

September 12, 5642

ROMULA - With the posting of the announcement at the gates of Quattroregni Palace and the Sironi-Talliani Residence, followed by the traditional 21 cannon salutes fired at 10:15 from Monte Preneste Fort, the birth of the Imperial Grand Princess Eleonora, firstborn of the Imperial Grand Prince of the Crown Tommaso, heir to the throne, and of the Imperial Grand Princess of the Crown Melissa was celebrated.

The happy event took place this morning at 10:14, at the Pavilion "Vescovo Serbelloni" of the maternity ward of the Santa Sara Aurorian Hospital, now identified as the "nursery of the Crown", having already welcomed the births of the children of Prince Tommaso's siblings, Imperial Princes Alessandro and Eugenio, sons of Grand Prince Nicola, and of the Imperial Princess Alice, daughter of Grand Princess Michela, and it is expected that also the childbirth of Gran Principess Francesca, the youngest of Tommaso's siblings whose pregnacy was announced two months ago, will happen here.

The birth of Princess Eleonora marks a significant milestone in the history of the Imperial Dynasty: as the first child born to an heir to the throne under the Third Restoration, her birth symbolizes the continuity and stability of the Istalian monarchy. She guarantees the future of the Imperial House and, in the climate of affection and enthusiasm that the nation is expressing, represents the strengthening of the bond between the Istalian people and the Crown.
The newborn Princess, the first-born of the Grand Prince of the Crown, therefore succeeds Grand Prince Nicola as second in the line of succession.

Grand Princess Melissa felt the first signs of the imminent birth towards the end of yesterday afternoon, while she was at the Casino di Bellaria, inside the Imperial Residence of Villa Sironi-Talliani, the official residence of the hereditary couple. Immediately transported to the Santa Sara hospital, the Princess went through labor that lasted almost sixteen hours, during which she was always supported by her husband who never left her alone.
In a statement released by the medical team a few hours after the birth, it was confirmed that mother and daughter are in good health, although the Grand Princess will remain under observation for a few days for complete rest.

Eleonora's arrival, as mentioned, sparked a wave of emotion and celebrations across the country. The Istalian people, who had followed the Grand Princess' pregnancy with affection and trepidation in recent months, welcomed the news with enthusiasm. A cheering crowd, applause, flowers and flags colored the entrance to the Santa Sara Hospital, where numerous citizens and journalists had already gathered since the first light of dawn.

Shortly after midday, the Emperor and Empress, together with the siblings of Prince Tommaso, visited the hospital to welcome the newborn. Later, the parents, the two sisters and the brother of Grand Princess Melissa, who had come from their hometown in Trivendito, were also able to welcome little Eleonora.

The Imperial House announced that the modalities for the official celebrations will be communicated in the coming days and that a solemn private blessing of the newborn will take place in the Royal Chapel of Quattroregni Palace. It is expected that within three months the baby will be baptized, probably during the Christmas holidays.
For the moment the country is enjoying a moment of joy and celebration for the birth of Eleonora, symbol of the dynastic continuity and future of the Crown of Istalia.