Emperor Andrew, today, unlike other days, seemed more happy and joyed then usual, as today was a big day. Today, was the day, that him and his beautiful wife, Empress Marisa, were both co-coronated, to the throne of the Hall Dynasty, making them equal rulers of the empire. Andrew would get control of the military and armed forces in times of both peace and war, due to his more vast array of experience and knowledge of it, along with some other things, while Marisa will handle more domestic issues, as she had a good experience and knowledge of this.
But everything else, would be ruled equally and fairly by them both, and even with the matters they were in more control of then the other, they both said they will still discuss it over with each other, with the aid of their councils.
Emperor Andrew, for most time, has had absolute rule over the entire throne and empire, while Marisa had control over minor issues, but now he wanted to change this, and show his true message of equality, by showing that he is willing to share the throne of power, equally with his wife.
Many world leaders, government officials, diplomats, and their families(including Andrew's and Marisa's) have all been invited to this historical event, as it was the very first time, in the long history of the Hall Dynasty, that something like this was done before.
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1 hour before the ceremony
Emperor Andrew, was being fitted and tailored, by his personal groomers and tailors, and he wasn't just going to wear any old suit or such. He will be wearing the same uniform he did, when his father, crowned him emperor of the empire and throne, back in 1972.
The uniform was taken good care of, and it looked like it was tailored and made just yesterday. And surprisingly, it fit Andrew nicely still. And he would be having his golden ceremonial saber, with him, to go with the uniform.
Picture of his royal uniform:
Empress Marisa herself, was wearing a long, beautiful dress, that was given to her by her mother, before she passed on. Empress Marisa, was too, joyed by this occasion...but nervous, due to all those who will be in attendance and it will be televised and such, and she never really was the center of attention, until now, but she kept high spirits, as she knew, it wasn't her day, it was THEIR day, with both her and Andrew, they were going to be crowned the first co-rulers of the empire, ever.
She too, was being tailored and fitted by her personal groomers, and her dress, was also fitted perfectly, as it was hardly wore and kept in such pristine conditions.
Picture of her dress:
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Ceremony grounds/throne room
Meanwhile, at the throne room, where the ceremony would be taking place, and many pues were setup, made of fine mahogany, in rows of over 20. These pues were so big, that it can fit over 25 people, on just 1, so this was plenty for everyone. Of course, the first 2 pues in each row, were reserved for royal family, and honorary guests(world leaders and such).
And the coronation master, would be none other then Archduke Jimmie and Archduchess Charlotte(Andrew's parents, and former emperor and empress), due to since they held the postions formerly together, it will be done by them again.
The guests would begin arriving in the droves, in limos, helicopters, and luxury vehicles and such, all looking very nice and such, and they were all being escorted inside by the Praetorian Guard, who were also in ceremonial wear for the occasion.
Cameras from the AINN and other news outlets, were being setup around the throne room and area, to catch all the visitors and the ceremony when it occurs.
