Kalistani Major History

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Crown Princess to receive Royal Offices
Institutionalists announce Imperial Plans to Retire
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
April 10, 5499


Crown Princess Nicolette to be named Grand Duchess of Ananto

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Kelly Newburg-LaRoc announced that the Government has begun the process of transition following the announcement from the Office of Her Imperial Majesty that she intends to retire from her Imperial duties in summer of 5501. Her Imperial Majesty has required the Government to name Her Majesty the Crown Princess both Grand Duchess of Ananto and Countess of Davon. "Her Imperial Majesty believes that Her Highness can safely continue her studies at Kaliburg Polytechnic and take on additional Royal duties as well," said Prime Minister Newburg. "The Crown Princess has been training for this moment her entire life, and the announcement by the Her Imperial Majesty now sets a date for accession."

Kalistan has not seen an Imperial transition for more than two hundred and fifty years. But the Government has been preparing for this transition since the death of His Highness the Prince Consort. "Following The Prince Consort's death, Her Imperial Majesty begin planning her retirement. The Empress is about to turn 68, and feels that she is slowing down. She has therefore decided that she wishes to retire at the age of 70, to give the Crown Princess time to finish her Engineering Degree. The Empress will remain at her home in Eveari, and the Crown Princess, following her entitlement as Countess of Davon and Grand Duchess of Ananto, will serve as the Imperial Viceroy here in Kaliburg until the Empress abdicates in two years in favor of the Crown Princess."

When the transition was announced, Her Highness the Crown Princess was on hand at the National Assembly. "I look forward to working with the Prime Minister to ensure a smooth transition. Our Empire has prospered and grown in influence under the skilled leadership of both my mother and Lady Newburg, and she has my complete confidence, during and following the transition. Together, we will ensure continuity of leadership and a full and peaceful transfer of sovereignty. I hope the people of this nation join us in thanking my mother for her decades of service, and welcome her as a private citizen as she transitions into her new role following retirement."

The Crown Princess will be entitled as Grand Duchess of Ananto and Countess of Davon on June 30 in Kaliburg, and shall officially take her seat in the Order of the Grey Smoke.