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Prince Regent discusses coming Agenda with Press
His Highness PR Victor Ananto ensures investors of continuity
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
April 3, 5528


His Highness the Prince Regent Victor Ananto says Government is in holding pattern

His Highness the Prince Regent Victor Ananto emerged from initial conferences with Institutional Party Leaders in Kaliburg this week and announced to the Press that there are not to be any large changes in the Kalistani Polity or economy during the Regency Period. "My sister the Empress kept Kalistan on an even keel even as the people flirted with the multi party government," said Prince Regent Victor. "It is my job to maintain the course she set our Empire on for my tenure in the office of Regent. We will not be significantly altering the constitution, nor will make any significant alterations in the economic structure of Kalistan."

Asked how His Imperial Highness is doing, The Regent answered, "My nephew, the Minor Emperor is dealing with his grief. We have leaned fairly heavily on the Brethren in Eveari, which is our family's home meeting, for support and care, and many of the Brethren have stepped up and offered to try to help Fredrick through this time. The grief is difficult, but it is something that must be embraced. Fredrick is strong, and I think he is also a little afraid of what is in store, but he is also in agreement that there is so much to learn in a short time. He enjoys visiting his father and just sitting together and talking about Nicolette."

Asked if the Prince Regent has spoken with Prince Bjorn, the Regent said, "The Minor Emperor and I visit the Prince daily, but have been advised by his doctors to limit our visits to short periods of time. The Prince is still in serious condition, though he is improving by the day. It is expected that he will start his rehabilitation in Eveari in May-- I can say that while he did not suffer permanent brain injury from the crash, his spine was severely damaged. It was worried that he might be paralyzed, but after several weeks, he demonstrated that he could move and feel his extremities. Prince Bjorn is a real fighter: He has the constitution of an ox, and the official prognosis is that with significant rehab, he may not ever win any olympic gold medals, but he will walk again, and can be expected to make a full recovery."

The Prince Regent added, "His role in Government may be limited, however, as he always saw his job as supporting his wife, the Empress, rather than actually doing any governing. So we're taking the question of transferring the regency on a day by day basis. If I have to keep this role for longer than I had anticipated, I shall continue to serve at the pleasure of His Imperial Majesty, the Minor Emperor, but I certainly hope that Prince Bjorn will one day be capable of taking up this job, having plenty of experience from his decades at my sister's side."

The Regent added, "Now that the Empress dwells with our ancestors, I have tasked the Chancellor with overseeing the repair of the section of track destroyed by the landslide between here and Eveari. That track is a vital link between the Capital and the Imperial estate. I am also looking for responses to my diplomatic letters. And there are a few retirements from the cabinet that are upcoming that I am going to have to work the Chancellor to fill. The job is pretty big, and I am lucky that Lord Wilkes has returned to his role. His experience is invaluable."

Having completed the Interview, Prince Regent Victor excused himself to meet with representatives of the National Bank to discuss monetary supply, which is expected to increase between .02 and .04 percent this year. The news that there are no significant changes on the horizon was calming for the investment community, and the Kalsie rose 135 points in afternoon training, while trading volume was down for the day.