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A Visit to Kaliburg House
Kalistani Royals discuss foreign policy at new digs in the Capital
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
October 1, 5521


Her Imperial Majesty and His Highness the Prince Consort at the new Kaliburg House

The Empress and Prince Consort met reporters at their newly completed townhouse in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Kaliburg. The Kaliburg House, a 15 bedroom, 10 bath 27,000 square feet mansion, on 25 mostly wooded acres, is designed as a home away from Eveari, for the royal family to live in when they come into town from Eveari.

"This is almost too much house for Nicolette, Freddy and myself," said HHPC Bjorn. "And then of course, there's the staff, who have their own quarters outside of the main house. And the grounds keepers and the grooms for the horses... Its all quite a lot..."

Following a tour, the two royals discussed a number of current events, including the first couple years under ReNew Government and developments in Gaduridos.

"We began our interactions with ReNew and Chancellor Parkinson on a very positive note," said The Empress. "We were very impressed with his willingness to work with the outgoing majority leader, and his desire to listen. Chancellor Parkinson has a intellectual curiosity, and a serious commitment to change. We are hoping that the remainder of ReNew's Term remains moderate, and even keeled and we look forward to continuing to work with the Government to improve Kalistan."

The Empress also discussed Seleyan Affairs. "Our revitalization of the Crowns of Vintalli and Andalay have been met with more or less apathy in the world around us," said Empress Nicolette. "Which may be for the best. I think the original Anantos should have revitalized the titles when they recreated the Monarchy, and this was merely an oversight."

The Empress explained the titles. "These titles were stripped from the Anantonese Empire during the Plateau Wars and were then abandoned before the beginning of Modern History. It has been more than 3500 years, and Kalistan is merely reclaiming our patrimony." The titles cover Modern day Gaduridos and 3 of the 5 states in modern Lodamun, but the Empress was careful to add, "While these titles are ours by right, recovering what was stolen from us in the past, we have no plans to assert these claims at the time: 3500 years has assured that whoever lives in those territories now they aren't Kalistani Nationals."

When asked whether the Crown of Kazulia communicated any opinion on the recreation of the titles to Andalay and Vintalli to the Prince Consort, HHPC Bjorn said, "Well, if I know my family, they are committed to their constitutionalism. I feel that Kalistan's system could offer Kazulia an important example on how to potentially strengthen the power of the Crown. This is not to say, of course, that my homeland does things wrong. Its more that I have come to appreciate the degree of authority possessed over policy by the Empire here in Kalistan."

Asked about Seleyan affairs, HHPC Bjorn answered, "Kalistan has made some great strides in strengthening ties with Lodamun. Besides securing several AWACS from Lodamun, we are currently in discussion with the Commonwealth over expanding their radar network, and intelligence sharing across the Jah River. The program of floating radar stations, which can be stationed in the Strait as well as in the deep ocean in the Anantonese will give us very valuabe early warning on all matter of things, whether it be approaching storms or approaching ships. Ideally, we would like to work with Gaduridos, when they get their government together, to expand that network far to the south."

"Gaduridos is obviously of great interest to us," said the Empress. "Not only because of our historic affinity with the southern Republic, but because it is becoming increasingly important to build long range vision on nations to our South. One never knows when some random country will start a new war, as the world seems more and more interested in doing. Perhaps this will involve forward bases in Gaduridos, or some other sort of arrangement, but nothing can happen until Gaduridos restores its government." The Empress solidly denied that there are intelligence assets in Gaduridos right now actively seeking a way that Kalistan can assist with stabilizing the country. "If there were, IBSI would never admit it. Our Foreign Ministry knows of more than 15,000 Kalistani Nationals who reside and do business in Gaduridos, but none of them were listed as Kalistani Government Agents, other than those affiliated with the Embassy and the Embassy's security force. Naturally, if requested, we will do our part to assist in any stabilization efforts that Gaduris develop organically."

When asked if the Prince Consort and the Empress plan to do any additional world tours, Prince Consort Bjorn laugh, "I think we have a FOMAT to call. Touring the world is on the back burner at the moment." Asked where they would go if they went abroad again, Bjorn smiled and said "North. I would like to take my son to visit Kazulia."

The interview completed, the Royal Couple's guests were treated to afternoon tea and cakes.