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Her Majesty, Empress Nicolette II and Prince-Consort Bjorn make first visit in Luthori; marking first visit from Kalistani monarchs in Luthori.
In occassion of the Sovereign's Coronation, Her Majesty, Nicolette II of Kalistan and her husband, Prince-Consort Bjorn made, as a part of their worldwide trip, a passage by Luthori; marking this visit as the first ever that has been done by a sitting Kalistani monarch in the Artanian nation.
15th, June 5511.

Fort William, Principality of Orange, Luthori - Ever since the exchange of ambassadors between Luthori and Kalistan, which begun with the Luthorian Prime Minister, Andrew Meyer's visit in Kalistan and the subsuquent announcement from Foreign Minister Delgado [Kalistan] of the appointment of Dame Michelle Flores-Ananto as Ambassador to Luthori. An appointment approved by both Fort William and Kaliburg with Dame Flores-Ananto's meeting with the then-Prince Charles, for her formal introduction at the Orange Palace. Introduction which was followed with Prince Andrew's appointment to Kalistan and his formal introduction to the Kalistani Empress. Some might say that we [Luthori and Kalistan] have come from a long way before coming in the current level of relation enjoyed between both countries. Although, many would point out to the diplomacy played between both government since the 5480s, while this "building-up" was met with hickups, these were ultimately successful thanks to one special attribute shared in both countries, music. It is undenyable that Kalistan and Luthori's bilateral relations could not have been so successful thanks to their shared love of music. From the "Starving Artists" in the 5490s, to the "Chiefs" in the 5500s, Luthori-Kalistani bilateral relations obviously took an hit for the better with this form of diplomacy, as well as activity from both sides, which was once thought to be the reason for the downfall of the first attempts at reconcillation, as the Empress Nicolette, First of Her Name, denounced in one of her speeches at the National Assembly, the one-sided situation of that "reconcillation and normalization attempt". Since then, the Luthorian Government has made one of their upmost priorities to make amends with Kalistan, something that has been done during either the tenure as Foreign Secretary or Prime Minister of Andrew Meyer, Marquess of Rosemary, who since day one was one of the main backers for the "normalization" process.

All of this long process, culminated into this, the very first visit from a sitting Kalistani monarch into the heartland of their former enemy in the Holy Luthori Empire. This visit wasn't for anything though. The Empress of Kalistan and her husband came firstly to Luthori to see the status of Luthori-Kalistani relations in the second bilateral partner of that partnership: Luthori. And also to assist in-person to the Coronation of the Emperor at the St-Richard Cathedral. This visit come into the context of a world tour, announced by Kalistani Foreign Minister Delgado back in February 5511. According to the Kalistani newspaper' "Republican Times", which also covered the visit by an editorial published recently, Their Majesties seemed to have enjoyed their voyage into the Luthorian Empire.

First of all, Their Majesties were greeted at their arrival by the Luthorian Foreign Secretary, Alfred Stawberry, with whom they had some "light chat" at their arrival at the Marlington [Fort William] International Airport, since they've arrived at 2 p.m. [Luthorian Time] (8 to 9 p.m. in Kalistan), their arrival was not going unnoticed, what is considered to one of the most well-known royal couple in the entire world was quickly surrounded by many, many, people at the airport, whether they are fans, just tourists, or even just curious, everyone wanted a photo or an autograph from the two royal celebrities. This state of affairs encouraged Foreign Secretary Stawberry to "remove himself from the starlight" and let Their Majesties enjoy their first glimpse of Luthori. The security detail in Luthori was quick to react and tried to restore order into the crowd, while this obviously calmed the nerves of many, this didn't translate, as they had hoped, as a long queue of patient people waiting one by one to get their photo or autograph. Instead, it is the Empress and her husband who welcomed the crowd by allowing themselves to be taken in picture and signing many autographs to the desired crowd. After this first glimpse of their Luthorian visit, the pair was accompagnied by the Foreign Secretary, towards, first, the Orange Palace, where Her Majesty, the Empress of Kalistan [Nicolette II] and His Imperial Highness, the Prince-Consort [Bjorn] met with His Majesty, the Emperor [Charles VII] and Her Majesty, the Empress [Audrey]. The meeting was widely publicized since it was the first time, in years, decades, centuries or even millenials, that a sitting Kalistani and Luthorian monarch met face-to-face. The Orange Palace stated in a small press release the following.

His Majesty, the Emperor and Her Majesty, the Empress, thanks with all of their heart and on behalf of the Luthorian government and people, the visit from Her Majesty, the Empress of Kalistan and His Highness, the Prince-Consort of Kalistan.

Their Majesties [Luthori] would also like to thank Their Majesties [Kalistan] for this opportunity to better understand each other's cultures, habits, common themes and many others, which were discussed between all of them during the long exchange that happened between all of them during Her Majesty's visit of Luthori.

His Majesty and Her Majesty are thrilled at the prospect of visiting Kalistan in the aftermath of their Coronation.

It is also said that present were exchanged between the guests and their hosts at the Palace, it is yet to be confirmed from Kalistan's part. But, some artefacts, kept by the successive houses of Luthori in the aftermath of the Plateau Wars or North Seleyan Wars were given back to their rightful owners. As for the Kalistani, it would need a statement from Kalistan to confirm the exchange to really know what they've offered to the Luthorian royals.

In the aftermath of their stay at the Orange Palace, they were invited at a reception organized by the Luthorian Government, more precisely by the Luthorian Prime Minister at her residence at the 10 Crown Street, departing alongside the Luthorian royals and passing by many Luthorian monuments, such as the Empress Elizabeth's Memorial at the Mall, where they also saw, the St. Robert' Garden/Park and the St. Robert's Palace, before passing by the Cenotaph (OOC, The Cenotaph, London) where, every year, the country comes around to commomorate fallen soldiers during all Luthorian world since Luthori's foundation out of the Kingdom of Utagia, before arriving at the Prime Minister's residence. The venue from both monarchs signified two historical events. The first being the first venue of a Kalistani monarch into the PM's residence, where she was greeted by Prime Minister Ramsay-Hayden and Ambassador Flores-Ananto, and with an array of journalists awaiting and following every of her path. But this also met a second historical record, for the first since the death of Empress Elizabeth in 5302, a Luthorian sovereign stepped foot in Crown Street, and while it's not to chair cabinet meeting, which is done very rarely by the Monarch, it's still a nice historical record which was broke.

Her Majesty, Empress Nicolette II made a short speech, praising His Late Majesty, Emperor Albert's handling of the Kalistani-Luthorian relationship. Her speech at the 10 Crown Street went as follows.

Kalistan and Luthori have had fraught relations in the past. The willingness and foresightness of His Majesty, Emperor Albert to acknowledge Kalistan and dispatch an Ambassador has paved the way for our Visit to your Nation today, and we look forward to building on that foundation a new relationship, characterized by comity, shared interests, and a willingness to adopt innovative solutions to tackle our mutual challenges. It is our desire that Kalistan and Luthori become friends, and remain so, as long as our Reign, or the reign of our descendants shall endure.

A speech full of hope for the two countries' relationship, as Luthori prepares for the Coronation of a new Sovereign, Kalistan would like that the long earned relationship between it and Luthori continues into Albert's sucessors' reigns. A hope that was translated the next days with a tour of the nation by the Empress in Luthori. She and her husband would visit all 5 great cities in the Empire, beginning with the capital Fort William, whom after a nice crowd bath, with many people coming in the city to assist to the Coronation of the Luthorian Emperor (Day-3), she also visited the Kalistani Embassy in Fort William, and some museum retracing the history of Luthori, with some retracing the history of Luthori-Seleyan relations or even the Tower of Fort William, where has seen beforehand, all the artefacts that would used in the Coronation, even the infamous Imperial State Crown. She even received the salute from an entire regiment [14th Infantry Regiment] who happened to be passing on her way in the outskirts of the Tower.

She also visited cities such as Northminster, Alchester, Middenhall or Shipley, where in all of these cities, something took off with her, her interest with the history of Luthorian music, especially in Alchester, where many small groups are performing in the western suburbs (the poorer ones) of the city. During all of their visit, many crowds impromptu created themsleves to greet the imperial couple, with Vespa (accompating the Empress and Prince-Consort) commentating as such.

Everyone in Luthori must have a photograph of them, a bunch of other strangers and the Empress and Prince Consort in it! I've taken 15 SD memory cards full of pictures myself!

The Empress, as her final settlement in Luthori, made the attendence to Emperor Charles' Coronation, which the "Kalistani Republic" stated as being "highly different from the the simple, austere Brethrenist Cermony that accompanies the coronation of Anantos and the high ceremony, pomp, protocol and opulence of the Luthorian Ceremony". Most likely due to the fact that this Coronation was one of the most grandiose organized in recent times in Luthori, especially with the "breaking" attitude of Emperor Albert and Emperor Henry VI; whom didn't wanted a large coronation, breaking with their predecessors and now, successors. A large coronation was also pressured by the Lords in the Senate, who wanted to show the public demonstration of trust for the Monarchy by that event, something that was mostly followed by the Luthori - and international public.

But, the Coronation will get its own coverage soon enough.

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