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Nation in mourning with the death of High King Conchobar II
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Elizabeth Myles
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March 17, 2015, 15:30 | ANN, Dovenn City, Aigéantir
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DOVENN CITY - The country is in mourning today with the death of High King Shane Jodocus Conchobar II. While the announcement of his death by the Crown's Office did not come as a surprise, as High King Conchobar had been fighting cancer for the past 2 months, the reaction was still one of great sorrow. While it had seemed that the cancer might be in remission, and the royal family was confident in the High King's recovery, the Crown Office revealed that the cancer had in fact spread.
Prime Minister Ahearn speaking to the Press.
Following the announcement, Prime Minister Ahearn spoke of the High King's reign and life's work. "High King Shane Jodocus Conchobar II, or as he was known to his many friends, Shane, was a remarkable man who was taken from us far too soon. Since he was a child, he had a heart for those less fortunate, especially minorities within our nation. It was during his reign as King of Lir, that he spearheaded some of the most progressive reforms, including the adoption of the Welsh language as a national language, LGBT and immigrant rights, and significant improvements to the welfare system. In 2013 he was elected as High King of Aigéantir, taking on the title, Conchobar II. It was a position, he told me, he didn't want, but one in which he could do the most for his people. He was a servant, a father to both his family and his nation, and he will truly be missed."
While the Crown Office has stated that the royal family will not be taking any questions from the media, and wish to be given some time to mourn, Rowan Jodocus, the High King's son, made a brief appearance, sharing his own statement with the Press. "My family will talk with the media one day, but not today. I stand here right now, a son, who has lost his father, but I will share some observations of the magnificent man who raised me, and in a sense, this entire country, as King of Lir and High King of Aigéantir. He was a candle whose flame burned bright, and all wanted to be near him, though with all candles that burn bright and hot, they often go out too soon. As it was with my father. His leadership kept the stability of the nation through many crisis, and I believe it will take a miracle to find someone to replace him."
The Crown Office has stated that the public funeral will take place on Saturday July 11, at St. Peter's Cathedral, and the High King's body will be lying in state this entire week to allow the nation to pay their respects.
As a journalist, I try to write my articles with as much objectivity, clear from my own personal bias, but I do have to add that I too am saddened by this news, and my heart goes out to the royal family as well as the entire nation.
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By MacFinn - 15 mins ago
RIP Shane, you were an amazing man, you'll be missed! Me and the buddies will be drinking to you all week.100 Likes | 0 DislikesReply | Like | Dislikes
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By TehN00bhuntr - 20 mins ago
I am cry!245 Likes | 10 DislikesReply | Like | Dislikes
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By kewlrhys88 - 30 mins ago
This is a sad day for both those for and against his policies. I may not have always agreed with him, but he was a man of honesty, and integrity, and something you don't often see in politics!250 Likes | 0 DislikesReply | Like | Dislikes
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