Kalistani Major History

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Emperor and Princess Consort Visit Kundrati
Honeymoon trip interrupted by vulgarity in Kaliburg
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
December 1, 5555


The Emperor and Princess Consort on long overdue honeymoon in Kundrati this November

A long overdue vacation to Kundrati for the Royal Couple and the Minor Princess Caroline ended today with a obscenity and violence laced tirade at the Kaliburg International Airport, as a small group of Protestors gathered to meet the Royal Couple as they returned from three weeks in the Artanian Nation. 14 arrests were made, and His Imperial Majesty's Minister of Justice has officially charged the protestors with disturbance of the peace and violation of Lese Majeste, a law that has passed in the National Assembly that forbids insult or violence toward the Sovereign. Legal scholars expect the case to be tried in the new year, and this will be the first test of the new law as applied to Kalistani Citizens since its passage. If convicted, the protestors could face up to seven years at Kings Island Penal Colony in Odufaray, as violation of the law is considered a violent felony.

"It is unclear how the court will adjudicate the case," said legal scholar Martha Zearing. "The insults were not directed at, or even toward the Emperor, but the Princess Consort as she and His Imperial Majesty transited the Concourse after arriving on their private jet from Kundrati. Though there was a lot of security present, the Protestors posed as passengers until the Security began clearing the path for the Royal Couple, and then they congregated to throw both insults and refuse at the Princess Consort. The Emperor was not in any danger, but this is clearly an embarrassment for the Royal Family's security, and a real irritation for the Emperor."

The trip to Kundrati, for the most part was very relaxing. The Royal Family arrived in the Kundrati Union on November 10, 5555, and proceeded to the Island of Etxea, where they would be staying most of the trip. From their rented private home, the Royal Family enjoyed perfect privacy and a wonderful view of the Artanian Sea. By day, the family took sightseeing tours around southern Kundrati, or went to meet in-laws (The Princess Consort's family reportedly loved the Emperor at first meeting, and we so happy to see little Princess Carolina again) or took in various cultural and historical landmarks and institutions. They went to the Art museum, and even had the opportunity to go skiing, thought the Princess Consort, who is known to be afraid of heights, stayed with Princess Carolina on the bunny slope. The Emperor and Princess Consort also reportedly purchased a new home in Kasaema, the nations Capital, which will serve as a vacation home for the two or that the Princess Consort can use as a home away from home when she is visiting her family, and the Emperor went with the Princess Consort to three Lurrian language classes, where he was introduced to basic grammar and vocabulary of his wife's first language.

The Emperor also took a couple days while they were in the Capital to meet with President Arruzabarrena from the Kundrati People's Party. Most of the discussions were in private, but it is reported that the Emperor has offered to build a new OTH Radar base in Kundrati that would be jointly owned and operated by both the Kalistani and Kundrati Governments for the purposes of giving both nations intelligence about the activities of Kundrati's neighbors. It is also reported that Kalistan has offered Kundrati the opportunity to lease the Expeditionary Naval Docks in Bozo River CAGCC on a long term basis in exchange for the lease of an airstrip from which to operate AWACS in and around the Artanian Sea.

If Kundrati agrees to this offer, this could be the first time Kalistani troops would receive an overseas posting in centuries (the last foreign posting was in Dovani as Kalistan Worked with the military of Nsanlosa before leaving the country when that military was used to overthrow the government. Stationing AWACS in Kundrati will contribute to Kalistan's defense in depth strategy and expanding intelligence network that has been the focus of recent military activities. If there is to be a basing agreement, a Status of Forces Agreement could be signed as early as Next year. A potential for selling more weapons and joint exercises in the Anantonese Ocean with other nearby friendly nations was also discussed during the meeting. The Emperor noted that he intends to send a new Ambassador and Embassy Staff to Kundrati in December, and invited the President to reciprocate at their earliest convenience.

During the three weeks in Kundrati, the Royal Family had the opportunity to fully take in Kundrati culture and daily life. They were able to act informally everywhere they went without having to observe strict protocol. The Emperor was able to meet and talk with commoners directly, a privilege he is not permitted in Kalistan, where a strict law against fraternization is constantly and consistently enforced, and was reported to have really enjoyed his time in the Artanian democracy. The Princess Consort was reportedly very relaxed and was so glad to have the opportunity to destress and get away from all the rigors and social calendars that are associated with being Princess Consort in Kalistan. She reportedly missed her staff after three weeks and looks forward to getting back to her foundation work in Kaliburg, but during the entire time she was in Kaliburg, she said she spent time just treating herself like a human being again. By the end of the vacation, both Emperor and Princess Consort looked healthy, happy and at ease. The Minor Princess Carolina also reported that she enjoyed her visit, but was more eager to return to Kaliburg, where her friends and schoolmates were at. Even though for her it was only three years since she moved to Kalistan, it was a third of her life ago, and she has forgotten more about Kundrati than her Mother.

The good vibes of the visit to a friendly foreign nation were cut short when the family arrived in Kaliburg, and were met by protestors yelling vile insults at the Princess Consort. Following the incident, she was visibly shaken by the incident, as was the Minor Princess Carolina, who was heard to ask the Emperor "why do they hate us so much?" before all three were whisked away by security. Though the protests have, for the most part died down on the mainland, this was the first incident of this kind on the Island of Ananto, and demonstrates that there is still a simmering resentment of the Emperor's decision to marry a foreigner that was originally stoked by nationalist deputies in the National Assembly, and then transformed into a pro-democracy movement on the Mainland. The Royal Couple made it safely to Wilson House in south Kaliburg, and the next day, the Emperor held extensive closed door talks with the Chancellor for an entire day. The Chancellor had no comment following the meetings, but has signaled that there will be a high level Cabinet meeting this month.

It is anyone's guess what the topics on the agenda will be for this meeting.