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Kalistani Royal Couple Make International Tour de Force
"Welcomed in all countries visited" says FM Delgado
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
July 27, 5511


AeroKal Global, signified KA-1907, carrying the Empress and Prince Consort takes off from Kaliburg International

Route of Her Imperial Majesty Empress Nicolette and Prince Consort Bjorn, June-July 5511

Her Imperial Majesty, The Empress Nicolette II Ananto and His Highness, the Prince Consort Bjorn have returned from their long anticipated world tour, visiting more than a dozen countries on six continents, over 8 weeks, and meeting countless heads of state, government dignitaries and well wishing citizens of foreign states enroute. The overall message of the tour was "Good Will". "The Empress wanted to express to the people of the world that Kalistan is interested in getting to know them, work with them, and welcome them to our Nation," said Foreign Minister Paco Delgado, who accompanied the Empress on several legs of the trip. "As importantly, the Empress wanted to build personal relationships with her counterparts overseas. The impression was that she was a cloistered Empress, who insists that others come to Kalistan. But Her Imperial Majesty hopefully dispelled that belief, and signaled her willingness to visit others too."

The itinerary for the trip was as follows:

Dovani
1. Lourenne (5 Days)- The royal couple toured the United Kingdom. The Empress and Prince Consort were received by King Leopold and Queen Consort Marguerite. Following a brief public ceremony where the two monarchs took publicity photos together, the two sovereigns held meetings for about an hour and then emerged for another public handshake photograph event, and then both were joined once more by their spouses for a large state reception. The following days were a mix of meetings with high level Lourennais Government officials, tours of Eroncourt and Valois (ncluding an independent film festival, where the Prince Consort was asked to serve as an honorary member of a judging panel), and excursions to Merida, to meet with Kalistani-Lourennais residents, shopping on Avenue des Princes in Eroncourt and nightlife entertainment in the casinos and Showcases of Beaumont-sur-Mer. The Empress and Prince Consort stayed at the Avienne-les-Bains Resort, for the duration of their stay. Of note was a meeting between the Empress and the new Socialist Prime Minister Astrid Abientot, who was elected as the head of the Majority in last year's elections. The Empress, who is known for her very public criticism of liberalism, nonetheless had a very cordial and forthright public discussion with the Chancellor. The Empress demonstrated sympathy with the humanitarian aims of the Chancellor, and a masterful understanding of many of the issues that the Chancellor is facing, but also did not miss the opportunity to gently rebuff any suggestions that Kalistan might explore moving the Ruble closer to the Franc. "It is clear that the words of the Foreign Minister earlier this year (in Kaliburg, at the Council of Anantonese Affairs) were public pronouncements of the Empress' policy rather than independent musings from Delgado, and that the Empress seems intent on distancing her Nation from the globalizing monetary regime of the LFR," said geopolitical observer Marianne Vespa. "The meeting between the two was viewed as positive and productive by the Kalistanis."
2. Kazulia (3 Days) - In the Northern Kingdom of Kazulia, The Empress and Prince Consort met with Queen Helga Nordholm and King Consort Frederik in the capital of Skalm. The meeting was brief, as pressing matters of State regarding the conflict in West Dovani required the Queen's attention, however, the King Consort proceeded with Empress Nicolette and Prince Consort Bjorn to introduce the Empress to Bjorn's family. The couple spent time relaxing in the Northern lands, and the Prince Consort took the Empress on a boat ride to view fjords and glaciers up close. This was the first time the Empress had ever seen a glacier, outside of a movie or book. The couple also viewed whale migration in the northern County of Agatha.

Keris
3. Dolgava (3 Days) The Empress and Prince Consort next flew to Aikums, in the Empire of Dolgava, where they met with Empress Svena II, and discussed Anantonese Affairs. Empress Nicolette pointed out that Dolgava and Kalistan have long enjoyed cordial relations and have worked on several projects in the past, and welcomed the renewal of relations. She also noted her appreciation for Dolgava's continued cooperation in ODEN. "We welcome Her Majesty the Empress of the Dolgavans, to our Nation to revive the warm personal relationship that our respective mothers began many years many years ago right here in Dolgava," said the Empress at a public event following the meeting. The Empress and Prince Consort were then offered a tour of the Dolgavan Broadcasting Corporation and the Aikums Stock Exchange, where the Empress was invited to ring the bell signaling the start of the Friday trading day. The Royal couple stayed several nights in the tourist haven of Fort Karzon, and spent an undisclosed though not unsubstantial sum of money in one of the new casinos. The Empress reportedly prefers betting on horses, but the Prince Consort likes card games and the couple were spotted at both the Baccarat and Pai Gow tables in the High Roller rooms, as well as at the Black jack tables, mixing with locals. Before leaving Dolgava, the Royal couple were introduced to Dolgavan model and film star Florentija Podziņa. who recently won the Dolgavan Actors' Guild Award for her film "New Dawn", and the trio talked about the film industry in Dolgava, with the Prince Consort expressing hope that Ms. Podziņa might be offered an opportunity to act in a Kalistani Film in the near future.

Makon
4. Hutori (5 days)- The next stop was Hutori, where the Kalistani couple were very warmly greeted by Queen Victoria II, Prince Consort Henri, and the new Conservative Prime Minister Pierre Perreault. The Empress was thrilled to see the Hutorian Queen once more and beamed in photographs taken together. Her Imperial Majesty also congratulated Mr Perreault on his victory in recent elections, though reserved comment on the recent elimination of the National Rail Service. Rather than step into a political discussion, the Empress re-emphasized the close personal and cultural ties between the two Nations, and even said:

"Of all nations in Terra, Kalistanis have a natural affinity for the culture and people of Hutori. It has long been the basis of very positive relations for centuries, and It is in our interest that those relationships continue to flower and grow. Though we may be separated by leagues of ocean, our two people could not be closer if we were siblings. It is our desire to welcome not only our Friend and Colleague, the Queen Victoria back to Kalistan as soon as she may make the trip, but to welcome all the people of Hutori to come visit our Land and our People, stay among us, and treat our Homeland as your own!"

Following festivities in Bekenial, the Couple travelled on to Axminister, where they vacationed for five days with no official itinerary. During the sojourn in the mountain resort, the Empress and Prince Consort slept in late, ordered room service, and generally spent nights out on the town. They also took time to visit ODEN-H's Headquarters in Hutori, and sample some of the finest small batch whiskey the Kingdom has to offer. They met several Kalistani travelers who were in town, who invited the Royals to visit Skyhold. "The two night excursion included attending the world famous Skyhold Film Festival, which showcases short and medium length documentaries about the Out-of doors," said Vespa, who followed the couple to Hutori. "The movies were about everything from white water kayaking, to biking down steep and dangerous alpine trails, to free climbing every major peak over 10,000 feet in Seleya, to efforts to protect temperate rainforests in Dovani. The films were often accompanied by commentary from the directors. The Empress expressed that she would like Kalistani film makers to begin a film series similar to the Skyhold Film Festival." The pair stayed overnight in the Skyhold Castle, and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to take time out of their whirlwind tour. The visit ended once more in the Capital, where the Empress said her farewells to Queen Victoria before heading to Artania.