Kalistani Major History

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Preparations made for Emperor and Empress to retire
Grandson of David and Katherine to be named Crown Prince
Kaliburg, Ananto
August 9, 5239


William Ananto-Flores, sone of Prince David Ananto, to be named Crown Prince of Kalistan

Emperor David I Ananto, who has ruled Kalistan for more than 30 years, has finally announced his intention to retire from the Throne of the Empire of Ananto and Kalistan, and shall pass his imperial duties onto his grandson, the Kaliburg-based filmstar William Ananto-Flores, 19. Ananto-Flores currently does not have any official titles in the Empire, except the honorary "Prince", by way of his father, David II Ananto. Crown watchers were not surprised by the naming of William to the succession: David II has widely made it known that he does not wish to follow his father in affairs of state, and would immediately abdicate if he was chosen. William, on the other hand has agreed to serve as Monarch of the Empire upon his Grandfather's request.

To begin preparing himself for Imperial Administration, he has enrolled in Kaliburg National University in Kaliburg. He intends to take a course of study in History and Politics, during the day and splitting his time off classes between his social life and learning Government from his Grandfather. Royal ministers have reportedly seen this as an opportunity to craft a synchronicity between policy execution and public administration, and they will be part of the young Prince's education.

Ananto, who starred in two independent films last year, has said he enjoyed acting, and hopes to use the lessons he learned in film craft when he becomes Emperor. During a short speech announcing his accession to the office of Crown Prince, he stated, "The Emperor and the People of this country should be friendly with one another. I know our Emperor often serves functionary roles, like visiting foreign weddings and so forth, but I have learned in my career as an actor, that sometimes, you do what is right, and sometimes you do what is popular, and a wise person knows when to do one or the other. I may be a kid still, but I have controlled my own career for years now, and some of these lessons can translate into my new role. I look forward to getting to better know you, and I certainly look forward to having you be comfortable knowing me."

The Emperor will, as his mother did before him, remain in office for a few more years before officially handing the crown to William, while William is trained in office. Then both David I and the Empress Katherine I will retire, and will serve as ambassadors for the Empire.