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by **Aogau** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:49 pm

Masefau has Fallen!

Tens of thousands of people flee the capital as it is abandoned to Dutch soldiers

Ioelu Naea (@IoeyNaea)
^{November 27, 2085 | Masefau, Aogau}

Chaos has broken out as Masefau has been abandon to the Dutch Army following the destruction of Vaskau by orbital bombardment when it refused to surrender. The Empress of the Dutch is said to have order the obliteration of Vaskau, and with the city left as a pile of ash, bodies and rubble clogging the once beautiful canals and the sky blotted out by smoke, panic ripped across the nation as the Prince Regent ordered a full scale evacuation of the capital in order to protect its historical and cultural significance.

Children by the thousands were sent away by parents, as a mad rush to move so many out of harms way with rumors running rampant of atrocities committed by the Dutch should they find any Aogaians. The Prince Regent himself has fled, escorting his daughter Princess Siola’a and the Queen out of the capital in a panic. As news reached the public that the entire royal family was fleeing, the citizens followed suit, running to the sea and to the Rogeno border in hopes of escape as law and order breaks down.

To add insult to injury, the country has been struck by the most devastating drought in the last hundred years of the kingdom, causing wildfires to spread across the northeastern corner of the nation whilst rivers and canals, the lifeline of Aogau dry up and drop to levels never before seen. The drought and the approach of the Dutch soldiers and their infamous Dutch Fiery has been a sign of unbalance in nature caused by the divine power of the Queen having been disrupted by being made to abandon the capital, and at this rate, even her nation.

by **Racraigua** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:34 pm

Prince Jonatan of Racraigua dies of injuries in Kasar!

Prince Roderic and the Racraiguan Army retrieving Prince Jonatan’s body

Elies Alfaras (@EliesAlfarasRNN)
^{November 28, 2085 | Kasar, Kegara}

Racraigua has been struck by a horribly tragedy as Prince Jonatan of Racraigua, Second in line to the throne has died in Kasar, the capital of Kegara, reportedly from injuries sustained by gunfire during the attack on the palace. Prince Jonatan fought valiantly against the attackers and served Racraiguab dutifully and well. He died a hero and soldiers death.

The death of the prince has sent the Royal House of Canas into mourning along with the rest of the nation, with all flags being flown at half mass. Prince Jonatan’s younger brother, Prince Roderic was given the difficult task of retrieving the body of his brother with the army along with those of the other guards that died in service of their nation.

Prince Roderic was meet with the Dutch Prince Christaan and Cinyroite Crown Prince Enrikos dresser in black in mourning, and was meet with Prince Jonatan’s fiancée, the grieving Princess Stéphanie. The Kegara Royal Family was nowhere to be found. Prince Roderic and Princess Stéphanie, both with tears in their eyes escorted the coffin of the prince aboard the plane.

Prince Jonatan of Racraigua is to have a state funeral that has been set for sometime in the next two weeks. Till then he shall lay in state for people to pay their respects to while the nation stays in a period of mourning and traditional Racraiguan memorial candles are lit. Comedies, certai theatres, films and other avenues shall be close till then.

Prince Jonatan of Racraigua, just 31 was scheduled to marry two months from now and is outlived by his mother, father, grandparents, brother and sister. His life has been cut short in his service in the line of duty. May everyone remember the life and service of him that he paid for in his life. May his soul rest in piece in heaven.

by **Great New England Confederation** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:25 pm

Interstellar News Network
Terran Orbit

Crisis Under Control, and Rise of the Stellar Fleet

Starships Vask, Karen and Isk over New Boston during a shakedown cruise

The past few weeks have been a truely trying time for the Stellar Kingdom, however the people of the kingdom, and the forces of his majesty have pulled through. With the imminent dangers under control, and with most of the effects well under way to being repaired, his majesty has implemented many changes, as well as a few reforms, into the Kingdom.

The first such change was the implementation of a parliament, composed of elected officials from the various colonies and territories of the kingdom, while being headed by a prime minister. This has also come with the writing of a constitution, as well as new rules and regulations regarding first contact scenarios on the frontier. This has also come with a restructuring of the Stellar Navy, and a new name, the Stellar Fleet. The Stellar Fleet now holds responsibility for the majority of spacefaring neccessities, including friegth and passenger transport, though this is not the case for longer trips. The Stellar Fleet has also Seen the complete disbandment of the Vanguadd Corps, and the release of the Grand Lords from their current positions. There has also been a call for the commission of the building of new starships of a nature far different from those of the former Stellar Navy, rather than being the ugly, brutal warships they were, the new vessels will be a gleaming symbol of hope for both the citizens of the kingdom, but for all those who witness them, while also focusing on a greater utility, as well as operating with a complete lack of once popular A.I. Based systems.

The new prime minister, Karlston Manx, has made a called for a League of Harmony summit, stating that the Leaue needs to be informed of the situation which has unfolded within the Stellar Kingdom.
He has also ordered a complete withdrawal of New England forces, and support, for Dutch forces in the conflicts on that continent, as well as a complete cessation of economic and military support for those involved, stating that it is no longer of any interest to the kingdom.

by **Cinyras** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:20 am

Tourism booms following Edict of Apellaios!

Crown Prince Enrikos has encouraged visitors to explore all the pleasures of Cinyras

Giannoula Eliade (@GianEliadeReport4U)
^{December 1, 2085 | Nikosia, Cinyras}

Cinyras has seen record tourism in the capital city and across the country following the passage of the Edict of Apellaios, decriminalizing recreational drug use, prostitution and nudity last month. The edict, proposed by the Crown Prince of Cinyras and defended by a team of all female lawyers, was signed into place by King Loudovíkos on November 6 and almost immediately as news spread, foreign tourist began to flock to Nikosia in droves. And experts report that Cinyras has now surpassed the Dutch for highest recreational drug usage in the world.

Crown Prince Enrikos has been surprisingly hands on with this newly increased tourism industry, and as a result majority of visitors to the country have been women. Exports have called it the Enrikos Effect as foreign young women flock to catch a glimpse of the future king. And catch more than a glimpse they will. Enrikos, far more open to the public has become known for walking the streets of the capital and taking everyday girls out on dates and even tours of the country, promoting many to try their luck.

It’s not just women who get to enjoy the perks of the new status in the capital, as Madam de Kakos, owner and operator of the Naiads of Nikosia, reportedly the world’s largest bathhouse and bordello has proudly stated that she has seen customers rise by 200% in the last month. The Naiads of Nikosia has even been called a landmark of the city by the national tourism board, on which Madam de Kakos and the Crown Prince both sit on. Enrikosvilla dens, called Edens, already trendy in Racraigua, are popping up across the capital.

While some critics have spoken against the glamorization of sex and drugs in Cinyras, they have been mostly dismissed as pessimistic and old fashion. Happiness reports in the capital have seen a rating higher than anytime under the a Milanés monarch and expansion is planned for the city to deal with the rise of tours, with new hotels to be built and more ferries to be constructed. Crown Prince Enrikos has said he encouraged visitors to enjoy all the many pleasures that Cinyras has to offer and that he is more than happy to personal introduce them to those pleasures upon their arrival.

by **Kegara** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:23 am

Princess Nalla in exile!

Princess Nalla, fiancée of King Faisal VII of Kegara and future Queen has spoken out against the occupation of Kegara from exile

Desyo Wastwana (@DestWatawanna22)
^{December 2, 2085 | Tettemuda, Dattan}

Princess Nalla has been found! But it not in any way that was expected. Princess Nalla, fiancée of King Faisal VII of Kegara and future queen of the kingdom, went missing following an attack in the palace in Kasar that resulted in the death of Prince Jonatan as well as half a dozen Racraiguan guards. It was believed that Princess Nalla had been kidnapped by the attacks but now the true may be far more complex.

Princess Nalla has revealed herself to the world, coming out of hiding and appearing in Dattan, alongside the Duke of Alençon and military officer Léandre de Hollande, revealing them to be the attackers on the palace in Kasar, but stating that they were her rescuers, not her kidnappers!

Princess Nalla claims that Prince Christaan, Prince Enrikos and Prince Jonatan organized and carried out an illegal coup in Kegara and took her along with the rest of the royal family hostage and forced her cousin to end his support for Dattan against his will on threat of killing her and him.

She claims that the three princes have “pierced their claws into my country for their own benefit”, claiming that the Dutch treaty is a miscarriage of diplomacy and is an occupation of Kegara, whilst Enrikos has, according to her, robbed the kingdom blind. Princess Nalla states that her grandmother, Princess Sanaa contacted the Duke of Alençon in hopes of him helping her and the King escape the clutches of the Dutch, but failed in freeing King Faisal VII.

Princess Nalla has called on the international community to end the occupation of Kegara by the Dutch who have turned King Faisal VII into an unwilling puppet. The Princess in exile, is said to be seeking a chance to speak to the League of Harmony to make her case.

by **Dutch-Empire** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:51 am

Second Battle of Tettemuda!

Prince Christaan leads a liberation invasion to free Dattan from renegade rebels

Henrik Vanbuttel (@HenrikVanbuttelNews)
^{December 3, 2085 | Tettemuda, Dattan}

Prince Christaan and Dutch troops have arrived in Tettemuda to support Dacadattans to help its military regain control of the subcontinent where the renegade leader Padhya has declared himself president along with the illegal and illegitimate National Congress.

The Dutch army chief said Kegara had helped transport Dacadattan forces to the Dattan subcontinent to prepare an amphibious assault on the city of Tettemuda, from which the Prince of Orange was forced to flee earlier this year.

Prince Christaan said Dattan’s renegade leader, Padhya along with his supporters, the Duke of Alençon and Léandre de Hollande, who kidnapped Princess Nalla of Kegara and murdered Prince Jonatan of Racraigua, only understand the language of violence.

Mr Padhya and the National Congress unilaterally declared their illegal secession from the Dutch Empire last year.

Earlier, Dutch special envoy Johan von Mendal told the DBC that time had run out for Mr Padhya and the Duke of Alençon and urged the former to step down and the latter to release or be overwhelmed by its troops..

“We have come to understand that the only language that Padhya and the Duke will understand is the language of weapons”
Lt-Col Prince Christaan of the Netherlands
Dutch Army Chief of Staff

Although he would not say when the operation might begin, Prince Christaan said it would not take more than a month and that they were certain of victory. Prince Christaan said the time for negotiation was over.

"We have negotiated over and over and now this idea is no longer in fashion," he told Focus on Eacusia. "We have come to understand that the only language that Padhya and the Duke will understand is the language of weapons."

He said that the government forces would try to limit civilian casualties among the over a million people in Tettemuda, adding that they supported the operation, as the general populace is in support of the Empress.

"What we know is that the civilian population in Dattan is in favour for us and of this military intervention. So it will be a key element for our attack there and the likelihood of winning," he added.

'Overwhelmed'

The deployment to the subcontinent comes a few weeks after a special Dutch ministers summit agreed to send troops in support of the Dacadattans via new bases in Kegara. Mr Padhya has defied Dutch and international calls to step down since proclaiming himself president and the formation of a congress after an election which the central authorities declared illegal.

“I am afraid to say that if [Padhya] tries to [resist], it will be the end of him physically, if necessary
Johan von Mendal
Dutch special envoy

Earlier on Monday, the Dutch special envoy to Dattan told the DBC that time had run out for Mr Padhya and warned him of the consequences if he tried to resist.

"I am afraid to say that if he tries to do that, it will be the end of him physically, if necessary," Mr Mendal said. "He will be overwhelmed... and what we are going to do in Dattan is to take over and reestablish order on the subcontinent, we will intervene to capture the country."

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by **Aogau** » Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:20 pm

The Fall of Aogau!

Queen Sa'ea of Aogau
The child sovereign has been forced to flee into exile!

Ioelu Naea (@IoeyNaea)
^{December 5, 2085 | Pondicherri, Dattan Confederacy}

Aogau has fallen! The final nail into the coffin of the House of Aoga's kingdom was hammered in at the Battle of Walletia. Following the abandonment of capital city and the human wave that crashed against the coastline and the Rogeno border, the Dutch and Visayan forces swarmed over the abandoned city. Finding the city empty, they soon were sweeping across the rest of the nation, capturing the thousands who were not fast enough to escape the nation.

In the city of Walletia, which has been briefly been serving as the capital of the city since November 27, the remnants of the army prepared for a final stand as the Aogaian Navy, crippled by attacks from the Dutch Fleet tried to rush back to save the royal family, government and army. This was not to be. As a race against the clock, we Aogaians were woefully out matched as the Empress's soldiers, fueled by their unholy fury, like beasts of the land raced across the country to Walletia, whilst their seadogs dogged our sailors.

The military, with its leadership in shambles cause by several generals having been killed, dismissed or left incapable saw Princess Makerita, nee Lady Makerita Tauati, the wife of the Prince Regent who attempted to hold off the Dutch to allow for her husband, daughter and niece to escape. The Princess's last stand was valent and the pinnacle of the actions of a hero in this tragic play that unfolds us all too real, but alas victory was not to be, as a bombing of her makeshift headquarters, she was captured by the enemy and command started to break.

On the sea, the Aogaian Navy saw its largest naval engagement in its history as a dozen or so warships battled for survival and as the tide turned in the favor of the Dutch, the Aogaian Admiralty, gave its final order. Not willing to allow the ships fall in the hands of the Dutch, they destroyed them. The might destroyers and cruisers found themselves sunk to the bottom of the sea by their own hands in a spite against the enemy. Despite this, it is rumored one of the submarines has escaped.

Back in Walletia, suffering at the Dutch Fury for which why Masefau had been abandoned, the city became a war ground. Or, if we are to be more honest, a massacre as men, women and children were cut down as the defenders of the nation were forced back by the Dutch beasts in street to street fighting. Near constanting bombardment and attacks soon turned the once beautiful city into smoking ruins of stone, wood and bodies. It was with this final sight, of her refuge burning, that the Queen was forced to flee.

The fourteen year old Queen of Aogau carried by her regent and uncle was taken to an park by the sea as the Dutch searched the city for her, and was here handed over to the Duke of Alencon and de Hollande who had just last month lead a rescue of the Princess of Kegara. Queen Sa'ea and Princess Siola’a were able to escape aboard the Duke's airship whilst the Prince Regent, most likely in a bid to gain his niece and daughter time to get away, surrendered to Dutch forces, thus surrendering the nation.

Queen Sa'ea and Princess Siola’a are currently confirmed to have arrived in Pondicherri in the Dattan Confederacy, whilst Aogau falls under occupation. Her Majesty is joined by roughly a hundred or so fellow Aogaian exiles, though we are mainly scattered individuals who only by luck and the grace of heaven to have made it out of the country. It is for the first time in our history there is uncertainty over if we are even Aogaians, for there seems to be no Aogaians, and the divine child monarch, Sa'ea, is now reduced to a Queen without a kingdom.

by **Dutch-Empire** » Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:14 pm

The Empress's Victory!

Empress Anna Charlotte has taken up residence in Masefau alongside her son and daughter

Henrik Vanbuttel (@HenrikVanbuttelNews)
^{December 6, 2085 | Masefau, Dutch-Empire}

Empress Anna Charlotte was met with praise and shouts of love as she honored General Kobus Hautjie and Prince Artuur with the Military Order of William, the highest and oldest military honor in the nation for their bravery, leadership and loyalty in the conquest of Aogau. There ceremony took place in the throne room of the palace abandoned by the Aogaian governments days earlier, with the Empress greeting both of them from the Aoga Throne, before rising and knighting them and presenting them with the medal of the Military Order of William.

General Kobus Hautjie, having become a virtual celebrity back home in Amsterdam, was award the Grand Cross of the Order whilst Prince Artuur was made a commander of the Order. Prince Artuur, at just 19 years old, is the youngest recipient of this great honor of the empire in its history. The two men join the three other living members of the order, the 104 year old Roy de Ruiter, Augustus Aucgate and Ludwig Nagel. A national thanksgiving has been declared in honor of the Empress' victory and a new commemorative medal made, the Empress Anna Charlotte Victory Cross.

Today also saw the Empress order the neutralization of Etuarte Aoga and Makerita Tauati, formerly known as Prince and Princess of Aogau, for war crimes committed in Walletia, for which they were found guilty by a jury in Masefau and sentenced to death. The two were painlessly lethally injected and died at 11:08 am today, bring an end to their reign of evil and danger to Dutch lives and interests. The Empress herself is currently overseeing the formation of a new regional government to the newest addition of the empire.

by **Kingdom of Derita** » Fri Apr 19, 2019 1:50 pm

Death of the Duke of Croÿ!

Prince Antoine, Duke of Croÿ

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^{December 6, 2085 | Antissa, Stellar Royal Republics}

Great tragedy has struck the House of Hollande and the LeCastle Family as news arrives of the death of the youngest son of former Queen Aura of Serbia and Napoleon LeCastle, Prince Antoine, Duke of Croÿ was killed over the planet of Antissa in the midst of the Carnage, the civil war that has taken millions of lives for over a decade of fighting. The Duke of Croÿ, serving as the diplomatic foil of Queen Josefina in her fight for the Spanish throne, was killed in a battle over the planet in which a Dutch-Henrian force attempted to break the Carlist control of the vital planet.

The attack, recorded down as the Seventh Battle of Antissa, or by some the Third Battle over Antissa, resulted in an attack on the Queen's capital ship, in which the Dutch-Henrians were able to board the ship and attempted to capture the Queen and her daughter-in-law, Princess Frederica, Duchess of Mantova, but failed as the two warrior queens and their guards were able to defeat the forces upon the ship, but not before it was knocked out of orbit and the Duke of Croÿ was shot and killed. The Queen and her forces were able to escape and successful defended the planet.

The loss of the Duke of Croÿ however has sent ripples of mourning outward from Antissa. Despite being a soldier by training has been known for his pacifism and diplomatic nature and chief position of negotiation in the Carnage and with his death, there is fear that the conflict could further escalate. Queen Josefina, for whom Croÿ had been friend, confidante, advisor and supposedly even lover, was seen weeping over his body and her hair, in her heartbreak has turned entirely white. Some have feared that the warrior queen may make further war and fury in revenge of his death.

The Duke's mother, former Queen Aura of Serbia, and wife, Princess Sophia of Venise have refused to make any statement, but the Palace of Ghant, the ancestral home of the Duke has over its windows in white, the Deritain color of death, in mourning. In Selesburge and Genes, the Duke's sister Grand Duchess Auguste and Crown Princess Christine have taken up black and white in mourning respectively. The body of the Duke of Croÿ is ro be escorted by Celestial Imperial Forces from Antissa to Ghant in Beliany to be buried in the Hollande Family Crypt, joining alongside his grandmother, Helena LeCastle, and brother, the late Duke of Mouscron.

Prince Antoine is succeeded as Duke of Croÿ by his eldest son, also named Antoine who is 6 years old, and leaves behind his wife, Princess Sophia of Venise who shall serve as regent for the duchy, and his second son, four year old Alexandre. He is outlived by his paternal grandfather, parents, sisters and all brothers save one, and dozens of nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and even great-grandnephews and a great-grandniece.

by **Dattan** » Fri Apr 19, 2019 5:27 pm

The Prince's Pugnacity! !

War machines leave scars and death of over a hundred thousand over across the subcontinent

Waazir Vyas (@Waaxirvyas)
^{December 8, 2085 | Suttukeni, Dattan}

The Dutch Fury that blazed across Aogau has come to Dattan as the subcontinent finds itself soaked in the blood of the innocent as the Confederacy starts to collapse. With the Dutch having landed in Tettemuda a week ago, under the command of the vengeful Prince CHRISTAAN, they went to work with bring death to the subcontinent.

Prince CHRISTAAN, seeming to be the dark Dutch reflection of the Duke of Alencon, cut across the nation without mercy and without the well planned organization and clear goal of target that was characterized by HAUTJIE and his brother and Mother in Aogau, save one thing, to capture PADHYA, ALENCON, Princess NALLA and Queen SA'EA. The prince in Tettemuda, where ALENCON had worked so hard during his siege of the city months ago to preserve ancient cultural and historically important monument, CHRISTAAN set the city ablaze, leveling it.

From the smoldering ashes of Tettemuda, CHRISTAAN moved not towards Suttekeni or Pondicherri, where Princess NALLA joined the exiled Queen of Aogau in opposition of the Tertiary Alliance, but instead moved north to the religious site city of Mahablastana, where the prince bombed the ancient Hindu temple there, and cut the lines to the outside world, limiting food and water into the city to the point where they were forced within hours forced to swear their allegiance to the Dutch Crown. This was repeated in the following days in Mumbai, Shirui, Udavada, Goa, Shriangai, and Vandattva.

This bloody campaign carried out over the last few days has sent utter crisis through the Confederacy as it began to loose its control of the country. In the northwest, in the city of Ranakpur, where the Dacadattans had rallied around following the First Battle of Tettemuda, declared Prince CHRISTAAN the Viceroy of Dattan, and a new Dacadattan army moved eastward to join the Dutch invaders in their zigzag path of destruction towards the capital with the offer of swearing loyalty to the Dutch Crown, or face destruction.

CHRISTAAN meanwhile demanded that the enemies of the empire, Queen SA'EA, President PADHYA and of course his great rival, ALENCON, stating that every death "Rests on the head of ALENCON" be handed over to Dutch forces. The Dutch Prince has offered to show mercy to those who bend the knee, whilst promising to obliterate those who do not. Outside of the President's palace in Pondicherri, which once belonged to the prince's own great-grandmother, thousands have gathered in a panic, searching for hope.

by **Communist Espana** » Fri Apr 19, 2019 7:10 pm

King Antonio and Carlist Conclude Peace Treaty

King Antonio and Josefina of Derita

Nicolás Campos (@NicCamposMadridNews)
December 9, 2085 | Ghant, Beliany

King Antonio and Carlist leaders shake hands on peace deal in Beliany. King Antonio and Josefina of Espana have ended twenty years of war with an historic peace treaty brokered by Beliany and Scotland. The ceremony on the Hollande ancestral palatial home's lawn in Ghant was broadcast live on television. The two leaders sealed the deal with a firm handshake, watched by a smiling King Andre of Scots and King Leopold of Beliany.

Both former Queen, Josefina of Derita, and the Spanish King, Antonio I, described the ceremony as an "historic turning point". King Antonio praised King Andre of Scots as "the man who performed the miracle". "Without exaggeration," he said, "what he did constitutes one of the greatest achievements of our time". King Andre, however, was more cautious, saying the treaty was "a first step on a long and difficult road. We must not minimalize the obstacles that lie ahead," he said.

Deep divisions between the two sides remain, and even in their speeches following the ceremony the two leaders revealed how far there is still to go. King Antonio spoke emotionally of how the city of Madrid could never be divided and had to be restored fully; while Josefina of Derita was unreservedly frank about the question of Carlist autonomy and succession in the Spanish Monarchy.

Former Queen Aura and King Leopold who hosted the conference were very happy to see peace reached, and was aggressively pushy by the mother of the late Duke of Croÿ. News of the signing ceremony however was greeted with angry demonstrations throughout the Carlist heald planets and the south of the Spanish homeland. Crowds stormed the gates of the home of the Duchess of Granada in Granada, and there was a strike at the colonial governor's mansion on Coffa.

The colonial governor, Diane Vergas-Calsabacar, told a rally on Coffa: "Let them sign what they like. False peace will not last." She accused King Charles III, for whom Josefina of Derita represented of betraying the Coffain people, and said they would eventually eliminate their enemies. Even in the international community, the response to the treaty has been lukewarm. A statement from the Nerae Community nations praised the efforts of King Antonio and Josefina of Derita to make peace.

The treaty itself ends hostilities between Carlists and the government of King Antonio on the agreement that the Carlists hand over former King Henrique II and pay war reparations of 3.33 trillion pounds. Meanwhile, the King's government has handed over 80% of the Spanish Stellar empire to the Grand Duchy of Milan and recognized Charles III as the head of the Carlist Branch of the Borbon Dynasty. The unexpected peace is to come fully into effect on January 1, 2086.

by **Dattan** » Fri Apr 19, 2019 11:15 pm

A Desperate Coup!

Acting President Mahadaji Bhattacharya

Waazir Vyas (@Waaxirvyas)
^{December 10, 2085 | Suttukeni, Dattan}

The President is dead! Manas Padhya, the fiery orator who lead the Dattan Confederacy into the Eacusian War, shall never get to see victory or defeat as he was found dead in the Blue Room of the Pondicherri Palace, the acting presidential residence believed to have been assassinated by a sniper, perhaps hired by the Dutch, perhaps even by the same that assassinated President Thornhill of Ondas.

Taking up the mantle is Mahadaji Bhattacharya, the former Vice President. But with Padhya’s death, there has come greater machinations of power and politics and most of all, of fear. BHATTACHARYA has, as his first act as president of the Confederacy was to surrender the confederacy to Dutch Forces in exchange for the sparing of Dattan lives.

This betrayal of the National Congress’s Declaration of Independence was met with confusion and shock as BHATTACHARYA frantically ordered all forces to stand down and to swear allegiance to the Crown. BHATTACHARYA’s decision is not without reason. An estimated 204,000 people have been killed in the last two weeks caused by Prince CHRISTAAN’s campaign of terror.

This Dutch Fury, or the Prince’s Pugnacity as some have called it coupled with the assassination of Manas Padhya, has shaken the young confederacy to its core and left everyone to question the legitimacy of it. Meanwhile many have rebelled against BHATTACHARYA’s surrender, with Generals KAPODA SHIRSVASATA and CHANDA GOYAL along with ALENÇON, have denounced the action.

Queen SA’EA, along with Princess NALLA have both been said to have disappeared from the city of Pondicherri as once again the Dutch March into the city, believed to have been snuck out by ALENÇON’s right-hand man, HOLLANDE. With the breakdown of the unity of the confederacy, the Dutch and Dacadattans have started to regain control of the subcontinent.

by **Ondas** » Fri Apr 19, 2019 11:50 pm

The Flower of Matadi turns to a Jewel in the Dutch Crown!

President Constance Von amidst ‘celebrations’.

William Sung (@WillSung221)
^{December 11, 2085 | Ondas City, Ondas}

With the Fall of Aogau and the Fall of Dattan, with the unspoken threat of assassination, and surrounded by the Dutch on all sides, President Constance Von agreed to a capitulate following a meeting with Prince Artuur of the Netherlands and Lord Ludwig Nagel. President Von’s capitulation of Ondas has been seen as a saving of Ondas, lest it meet the same fate as Vaskau, Tettemuda or the other cities that had refused the Dutch and had been destroyed by them.

The small city-state had been under siege by the Dutch for much of the war, with their own formidable navy and air forces able to help prevent total domination in the Bay of Matadi with support from the Aogaian Navy and supplies from Dattan and Kegara, but with the Dutch having taken these areas, it soon became clear to everyone that Ondas could not last alone forever and could either fight and loose, or lose and preserve itself.

President Von and Prince Artuur, the younger brother of the terrifying destructive Prince Christaan who is “equally cold and twice as militant”, aboard the Dutch aircraft carrier, the Anna Charlotte commanded by Lord Nagel were they negotiated the fate of Ondas. The negotiations took a little over two hours before President Von returned to the city-state on the arm of the Dutch Prince.

In exchange for Ondas’ willing capitulation, the nation has been granted leniency, allowed to keep its government and control of domestic affairs, while giving command of its foreign and military policy to the Dutch in the person of Prince Artuur. This has seen the disarmament of the Ondasian military personal, the Dutch occupation of all Ondasian military bases and the formation of a 3,300 strong ‘Life Guard’ for President Von, who remains as head of state.

To ‘celebrate’ the ‘peace’ reached between the Dutch Empire and Ondas, a party was hosted at the Egerton Hotel and Casino attended by the now weaken Ondasian government and their new Dutch overlords. This capitulation has seen the preservation of the city-state of Ondas but it has been at the cost of his international presence being absorbed into the Dutch Empire. In exchange for an uneasy peace, the flower of Matadi has turned into a jewel in the Dutch Crown.

by **Cinyras** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 12:28 am

Abdication of the King, Ascension of the King!

King Loudovíkos I of Cinyras, without warning in a rare public appearance announced his abdication of the throne in favor of his son, Enrikos of Cinyras.

Giannoula Eliade (@GianEliadeReport4U)
^{December 12, 2085 | Nikosia, Cinyras}

Crown Prince Enrikos has perhaps been given the only gift that the boy who has everything could be given for his 23rd birthday. The Crown of Cinyras. Loudovíkos I of Cinyras, the great reclusive monarch ever since the death of the Cardinal, who has not been seen outside of Geroskipou, not even to his own daughter’s wedding, suddenly appeared on television alone from the royal palace speaking to the Cinyroite people with the unexpected announcement of his abdication.

This peaceful handover is a rarity for the kingdom, where most rulers stay in place for decades, normally until they die, as was the case with Loudovíkos’s father, Enrikos I of Cinyras. Addressing the nation on Tuesday, a national holiday, Sheikh Hamad said: "I announce I am handing over power to my son, Crown Prince Enrikos ". This marks the end of an extraordinary era for Cinyras under the rule of King Loudovíkos.

Loudovíkos, already being nicknamed Kýrie Patéra (Κύριε Πατέρα) or the Father King has this been stripped of all his power as absolute monarch, and shall only retain the right to the address of His Majesty. Loudovíkos ha states that he and his wife, Sara shall remain in Geroskipou. Geroskipou has been tasked with a new force of palace guards following the abdication of Loudovíkos I as the King’s guard sailed across the sound to Apellaios.

The future of Cinyras and absolute power now rests in the hands of the 23 year old son of Loudovíkos and Sara. The first act naturally has been a massive party in at the pleasure palace of Apellaios. The era of a new young king has begun. Long live Enrikos II, King of Cinyras!

by **Great New England Confederation** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:40 am

Interstellar News Network
New Boston

Parliament Founds Colonial Defense Corps

5th Infantry Battalion during an inspection

The galaxy has been a dark place for New England as of lately, what with the chaos on the frontier, and the volatile events unfolding back on earth, things seem worse and worse. It was this desperate situation that led to parliament coming together to discuss precautions to take, and one that passed almost unanimously was a rebuilding of the military power of the Stellar Kingdom. This has been begun by the enstatement of a new military branch, the defensive minded Colonials Defense Corps, or CDC.

The CDC has been tasked with providing a first line of defense against pirates and other raiding forces on the frontier, while also providing an emergency and disaster response force to colonies that may be farther out from earth. The CDC asl acts as a heavily equipped policing force, to be deployed in times of duress and great turmoil to help keep the peace in particularly unruly areas. The new military force has been placed under the command of General Osly Vank, a former Stellar Marine Commander who has proven himself multiple times on the field of battle, and has himself seen combat on several occasions. He has already stated that the CDC will be the shield, to defend the kingdom and buy time for the sword that is the Stellar Army to respond to any threat that may descend upon its borders.

General Vank discussing important matters with a CDC officer and a Stellar Fleet Captain

by **Northe Scotland** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:16 pm

Birth of an Heir!

Queen Adelaide II of Scots presented her first child to the Amperiale Court at Fontainebleau amidst grand celebration

Jeffery Tegret (@JeffTergretone)
^{December 27, 2085 | Fontainebleau, Derita}

The Scottish can celebrate as Queen Adelaide II, after a half a dozen years of marriage, has given birth to a heir, a son who's name has been released already as Andre, in honor of her husband and the child's father. Queen Adelaide II and King Andre had decided to visit the Palace of Fontainebleau, the home of the King-Emperor, the king consort's grandfather as well as the Queen's sister for the Christmas holiday and it was whilst she was there that Her Majesty went into labor.

Doing into labor at 9:05 pm on December she spent the next 16 hours delivering. Finally, at 12:53 pm the Queen of Scots delivered a healthy baby boy, weighing approximately 7.68 pounds. Her husband, Andre, broke tradition as he did not remain outside the chamber during the birth and instead remained at his wife's side the entire time. The queen, despite her having only recently given birth to her first child and against the advise, supposedly, of doctors, demanded that she be prepared to be presented to the court.

Thus it was at 5:00 pm, Queen Adelaide II was presented, sitting on a throne with the emblem of the Scottish flag and seal of the House of Valois and Volonte on it, to the gathered Amperiale Family (minus the Duke of Alencon) and nobles and declared proudly that after so many years of waiting: "We have provided an heir, for Scotland, and Derita, and Russlande, and Naples." The young prince has been give the titles of Duke of Rothesay, Duke of Brittany, Duke of Noto and Prince of Russlande.

The adoption of the title Duke of Rothesay, traditionally given to the heir apparent of the Scottish throne was previously held by Lord Elliot Borbon, the imprisoned son of Prince Henry who attempted a rebellion against the Queen. The Queen finally stripped Lord Elliot of his dukedom and estates, having them to her son, re-establishing the title as a royal one and as for the heir to the throne. 50 cannons marked the birth of the future King of Scotland, King of Naples and Sicily, Tsar of Russlande and Emperor of Derita.

by **Great Hyruke** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:44 am

Parliament returns as Princess Cece gets engaged to Prince Artuur!

The world suddenly watched live, the engagement of Cece, Princess of Éirea to Prince Artuur of the Netherlands

Adelie Davies (@AdelyDaviesNews)
^{7 January 2086 | Londres, Great Hyruke}

The New Year has begun with a host of changes as Queen Caroline has brought back parliament after several years of governing in a state of emergency. The return of Parliament had been scheduled for last month, but was delayed as Cercle, the central provider for Her Majesty’s security of the nation had to be prepared to open up voting via personal state sanctioned devices allowing for a transparent and real time election. Winning 770 seats came the majority party of the Obedeans Party lead by former ambassador and privy council secretary, Andrew Blackthorn.

Mr. Blackthorn was sworn in at Wattingham Palace and as Queen Caroline entrusted him to form a government. Almost immediately it seemed that Prime Minister Blackthorn was made to face another issue, the marriage of Caroline, Princess of Éirea, better known as Princess Cece. Millions of people watched live as Prince Artuur arrived at the palace and sought out Princess Cece, who was, as per usual live streaming her daily activities as part of Cercle’s transparency program that monitors and broadcasts the daily lives of all loyal citizens.

Princess Cece was in the midst of speaking to the Marshall Parish Scouts troop on their visit to the palace when Prince Artuur entered the room and softly asked to speak with her, daring to whisper into the future Queen’s ear much to the shock of audiences across the country. When Princess Cece attempted to have Artuur leave so that they may talk later, he refused, instead dropped to his knee, declared his love and asked the princess to marry him. Princess Cece looked perfectly puzzled and the nation watched intently on what she would say, and after a moment of hesitation and looking around the room, she accepted.

Following this the girls in the gathered scouts ooh and awed and were no doubt joined in by househusbands everywhere as Artuur passionately kissed Cece. The Princess of Éirea had tears in her eyes afterwards, overcome with joy perhaps? She was left speechless and with special permission allowed to end her scheduled engagement for some time to gather herself, going off line for an allowed 15 minutes. She returned her eyes red but a smile on her lips and proceeded to continue with her planned engagements of the day, this time joined by Artuur, who was all smile and friendly whilst the princess was uncharacteristically réserves and quiet.

Within an hour, the newly recalled Parliament was assembled and after a bit of debate, the marriage of Princess Cece and Prince Artuur was approved. The sudden engagement has been heavily polled and talked about in social media with it receiving a 52.8% approval rating from the citizenry. Mr. Blackthorn has congratulated the couple, while leader of Her Majesty’s loyal opposition, Amirah Hawkins has raised questions as to the sudden engagement and requested more details on Cece and Artuur’s relationship which seemingly has gone unrecorded. The Dutch ambassador has promised a full file on the “Love story of Cece and Artuur” to be released in two days.

by **Makonia** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 12:42 pm

Loyalists take back Bagata!

King Kresimir V joined King Enríkos II and Prince Christaan in the aftermath of the Second Battle of Bagata

Adele Triendinze (@AdeleTriendinze)
^{24 January 2086 | Bagata, Makonia}

The Gaios Alliance has struck! Following a secret meeting between the Queen of Makonia, the King of Cinyras and the Princes of the Netherlands and Racraigua in King Enríkos II’s newest pleasure palace in Gaios, the forces of the nations struck at the Constituent hold on the capital city. The Gaios Alliance forces numbered 3,000 and were dropped into the city by aircraft, lead by King Enrikos II and Prince Christaan in person.

These were not mere simply regular soldiers though, but elite Cinyroite-Dutch commandos, specially trained for urban fitting, amphibious landings and parachuting into conflict zones. On the night of 22 January the Cinyroite-Dutch commandos supported by the Dutch navy in the bay and a Racraiguan hospital ship, bombarded the captured capital city, softening Constituent forces, causing many to flee.

Following the softening of the enemy forces, paratroopers landed in the city and made a push forward supported by naval guns. Reaching the royal palace, which had been damaged by bombs and graffiti by the Constituents, but held by a few royal guards, the Cinyroite-Dutch forces and Makonian Loyalists were able to spilt the Constituent forces and allow for a amphibious landing to take place in the capital city, cutting off the Constituents from escape routes to Kotar.

The Constituents gave heavy resistance to the forces, and even outnumbered the commandos of the Gaios Alliance, but were outmatched by the training of the commandos and were pushed back or killed. As they withdrew, Makonian special forces made a raid on the believed headquarters of the Constituents in the city, and succeeded though with a Pyrrhic victory with over half of the forces being killed or wounded in the fighting.

Finally, in the morning of 23 January the Cinyroite-Dutch commandos made two final assaults and were joined an hour later by the National Guard from the north, with the Dutch and Makonian forces crushing the Constituents whilst the Cinyroites swung around captured the last pockets of rebellious resistance in the city and by 15:30 the city and surrounding area was firmly under the control of the Gaios Alliance once again.

Today, with Bagata once again his, King Kresimir V arrived in the city, dressed in military regalia in a convoy, where he meet with King Enríkos II and Prince Christaan. Together the three men took a private walk along the coast, without aides, reporters or other diplomats and returned with smiles with King Kresimir V upholding the Treaty of Gaios in the purpose of it to re-establish peace and stability in Makonia from the scourge of the Constituents.

15 Cinyroite-Dutch commandos were killed, 30 Makonian loyalists, with 57 being injured. Meanwhile over 500 Constituents were killed, 2500 were injured and 740 have been captured as traitors to the King. King Kresimir V has ordered the immediate surrender of the Constituent forces in Kator and has promised leniency for the Governors who have sided with them and his own aunt. The recapture of Bagata marks a turn in the tide for the King.

by **Dutch-Empire** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:06 pm

The Treaty of Centetu

Leaders of Eacusia gathered in Centetu for the redivision of the continent under a new Dutch Hegemony

Henrik Vanbuttel (@HenrikVanbuttelNews)
^{January 25, 2086 | Centetu, Dutch-Empire}

Empress Anna Charlotte has brought all of Eacusia to heel as Her Imperial Majesty redrew the map of the continent in the interest of her victories in the war named after the land she now dominates. It all started on the day of her son's wedding, Prince Artuur and Princess Cece were married in a private ceremony in Londres, and with their marriage came the Treaty of Londres. This treaty opened up vital Great Hyrukian stellar lanes that let the Dutch Stellar Armanda moved from space where it had been tied down over the last decade and a half in the Spanish Carnage and move against Rogene Space, seizing control of its colonies.

It was with these, compounded with the victory in Bagata with the new Gaios Alliance once again saw Dutch might and with Anna Charlotte prepared to march across the border into the mountainous south of Rogoda, that President Majange-Vera agreed to surrender. With this, the last member of the Anti-Dutch League fell to the glorious might of the Dutch Empress. And so Anna Charlotte crossed the border and rolled into the capital city of Rogoda, Centetu, met with no army, but with silent obedience. The Empress meet with Majange-Vera and the two walked into the Presidential palace, and an hour later stepped out the new Viceroyal Palace.

Empress Anna Charlotte stripped Majange-Vera of her presidency and set in place a provisional government. This was followed by the arrival of the leaders of other Eacusian nations. Anna Charlotte was joined by President Chikawerva of Gwaga, President Murica of Visayanes, President Von of Ondas, King Antonio of Espana, King Kai-Kavus of Imarati, Kaiser Wilhelm III of Rhine-East Berlin, Queen Dowager Tabia of Kegara, and President Otesha of Rausia Riata. They were also joined by two non-Eacusian leaders, Queen Adela of Genes and King Enrikos II of Cinyras. This mass of a dozen or so world leaders and a many diplomats over saw the redrawing of the map.

The Treaty of Centetu over sees several key points for the future of the nation:

The Treaty of Centetu was signed by all of those in attendance wiping several countries off the map and bringing peace to the continent under a new Dutch Hegemony. The Dutch, Gwagans, Espanards and Visayans have been cited as the main benefactors of the Treaty. Ondas has, of those on the losing side of the war has survived the best, retainly its domestic independence. In Rogoda, Jan-Jaap Runneboom has been appointed as Viceroy, while in Aogau, Princess Ariana has been appointed Viceroy and in Ondas, Prince Alfred has been appointed Viceroy. In the former Bresilian land, the Count of Mendoza has been appointed as Viceroy of Paíscentrales.

The treaty also created the Eacusian Community, with Eldert Arink to serve as the first President. Mr. Arink is to oversee the elections of the first Parliament of Eacusia, whilst a Council of Ministers of the member nations, with only five Eacusian nations not being apart of the Community, Russlande, Aellyria, Nukasta, Selesburge and Filloris, though Nukasta and Selesburge have both been granted observer status on the council. In the new nation of Kattamkuon, Pang Chakara has been selected by the Empress to serve as the Head of State of Kattamkuon. A national holiday has been declared by Prime Minister Wissink in Amsterdam.

by **Greater Monera** » Mon Apr 29, 2019 1:01 am

by **Rhine-East Berlin** » Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:48 pm

The Third Princess is born

Kaiser Wilhelm III, Empress Marianne and Princess Sieglinde

Eduard Goffeten (@IoeyNaea)
^{February 11, 2086 | Berlin, Rhine-East Berlin}

The nation welcomes a third princess to the royal family, yet still no royal heir. Empress Marianne recently gave birth to her and the Kaiser's third child, and to the discomfort of some, third daughter. This princess, born of the Imperial House of Brandenburg, has been named after the mythical heroines, as Sieglinde of Prussia, joining the likes of her sisters, Marie-Margarete and Wilhelmine.

Princess Sieglinde has been shown off to the nation with her parents, much like the the photo-ops that were given to her older sisters. And whilst everyone has offer their congratulations to the couple over their delightful new addition, some more pragmatic voices have questioned the future of the dynasty, as to this day, Wilhelm III has failed to provide a male heir.

Despite having promised to change succession laws, Wilhelm III has constantly delayed when his changes will actually come with each successive birth of a daughter, placing more and more pressure for change. It is thus expected that the Kaiser may be trying to wait out to see if he may have a son before change comes. Yet with each princess born , it leaves wonder on who will eventual sit the throne.

by **Greater Monera** » Wed May 01, 2019 9:35 pm

by **Kingdom of Derita** » Sun May 05, 2019 10:43 am

Hollande Prince becomes new LeCastle Heir?

Charles F. LeCastle, formerly Prince Charles de Hollande

Grégorien Gina Hauncourt (@G.G.Hauncourt)
^{February 25, 2086 | Vanessa, Derita}

There is a divide in the Hollande Dynasty as one of its royal princes was forced to renounce his titles as he changed his last name. Prince Charles Ferdinand de Hollande, the unmarried third child and second son of Crown Prince Reshnov and Princess Maria Antonia make a grace mistake in the eyes of his grandmother, former queen Aura, matriarch of the powerful Hollande Clan when he decided to change his surname to LeCastle, dropping the Hollande.

Why was this such a slight, and why would he take the name LeCastle? Well. The answer is a bit confused, but the truth is, Charles was already a LeCastle. His father’s father is a LeCastle, Napoleon LeCastle, only son of the great Jonathan LeCastle, the 121 year old statesman who seventy years ago was one of the most powerful men in the empire. When Napoleon married Aura, then just a princess, it was decided that their children would take her name, Roska, which was then changed to Hollande following her inheritance.

So why give up the Hollande name, one of royalty, wealth and power, a number of Charles’s cousins are kings, queens, emperors and empresses, as well as CEO’s and/or of some of the largest companies in the galaxy. Well as we mentioned, Jonathan LeCastle is 121 years old, and while the blind man is still chugging along, who knows for how long. And while he may have been born a commoner, he has over his twelve decades amassed a massive fortune and there is question who he will leave it all to, having disinherited his son decades ago.

With Charles taking the LeCastle name, his grandmother decided that he has broken the rules of her marriage to his grandfather and thus be treated as a LeCastle commoner. Charles has even been, supposedly, banished from the ancestral Hollande palace of Ghant, and recently made a visit to his elderly great-grandfather in Geneva. For years, Empress Charlotte of Connuriste, reportedly Jonathan LeCastle’s favorite granddaughter, to whom he gave Geneva, was the expected heir of the LeCastle fortune, but could her cousin Charlie snatch it away and rebuild the family name as he becomes the Last LeCastle?

by **Great Hyruke** » Wed May 08, 2019 6:01 pm

Connuriste Prince admits to love child!

Prince Frederick of Connuriste

Lisa Wyssling (@LisaWysslingRoyalsLife)
^{March 6, 2086 | Lausanne, Connuriste}

Prince Frederick of Connuriste, second son and fourth child of Emperor Connor II and Empress Charlotte has acknowledged that he has an illegitimate child with a professional sportsman from Lausanne. Lawyer Pierre Larmos said in a statement that the prince, who is married and and has one child from that marriage, wanted to face up to his responsibilities. The child, who turned 4 years old two days ago, has not been given a title and is not to be in the line of succession.

Rumours of the prince having a child with FC Lausanne-Sport football club member Eleanora Schuepp who is the daughter of Gênoise immigrants and currently resides in Vaud, emerged in some parts of the media days after talk of a reported spat between Frederick and his wife Alice Rüegsegger in Aranjuez, where the couple spend half the year. Ms Schuepp was quoted as saying she met the prince in 2080 when the then 17 year old Frederick was making his modeling debut, leading to a relationship and the birth of the boy, Oskar, in March 2082.

Eleanora May Schuepp and her son Oskar Schuepp

According to Ms Schuepp, the Prince kept their relationship secret from his family and even paid up to eight million pounds to keep Ms Schuepp quiet all these years. It is suspected that the truth coming forward now was brought on by conflict in Frederick’s marriage and his lack of making necessary payments to Ms Schuepp and her son. Frederick isn’t the first to produce a caramel colored love child in his family, his mother infamously having Nukai Christophe with Jean of Derita in 2067 in her own affair. This revelation makes little Oskar the eldest grandchild of the Emperor and Empress.

Prince Frederick under the advise of his lawyers asks the press to adopt responsible behaviour, similar to what it has adopted in similar circumstances for other public figures, and to respect his private life and that of the underage child," the statement added. Ms Schuepp reportedly wishes for her son to bear his father’s surname of Pearson. Mr Larmos said the boy would have the same rights to inheritance as any other child of Prince Frederick in regards to Frederick’s private personal possessions.

by **Northe Scotland** » Thu May 09, 2019 9:22 am

Royals Life — Edinburgh Edition
Edinburgh, Scotland
March 9, 2086

Prince Charles of Scots marries Theodosia, Countess of Rotherye

Roads were closed, balloted tickets offered to members of the public and the streets of Edinburgh scattered with royal devotees, but this was, insisted the father of the bride before the service, “not a public wedding. This is meant to be a family wedding.”

And so it turned out when Lady Theodosia Wessex, the eldest daughter of Prince Alfred and Theodosia, Duchess of Wessex, married Prince Charles, a only son of former Queen Mary III, at St Andrew’s chapel on Friday, in a service that was both a highly formal royal event and a somewhat idiosyncratic ceremony reflecting the distinct character of the younger generation of royals.

As befits a ceremony where guests ranged from the Queen to Penelope Chambers, the service was conducted by the dean of Edinburgh, with music by Aurelia, while the bridal party included Crown Princess Sofia of Beliany , and Eugene Kennsely’s daughter Ti-Anna.

Theodosia, who is seventh in line to the Dutch throne, met Charles, third in line to the Scottish throne in 2085 while attending the wedding of Princess Adeline and Princess Daphne, at the now King of Cinyras’ pleasure palace. Describing their “love at first sight” encounter in an interview on the eve of the wedding, he said: “We just stared at each other.” Theodosia said it was his “huge, windscreen wiper wave” that first convinced her he liked her.

The groom described Theodosia, 20, as a “bright, shining light”, while she said: “Charles is the kind of guy who, you know, when you are lost at a party … he will walk in and he makes everyone feel so special. He will scoop you up and talk to you and make you feel like a billion dollars.”

Although senior royals may be accustomed to a more stately tone, the broadcaster’s more informal approach – Wessex asked if the pair wanted “any advice … from an old married couple” – perfectly suited the event. The guestlist of 850 was due to the couple having “so many friends that they need a church of that size to fit them all in”, the Duke of Wessex said.

As the ceremony ended, the couple paused on the steps for the now customary royal kiss, followed by a short carriage drive through the streets of Edinburgh, necessitating the closure of the centre of the town and a policing bill to taxpayers estimated at £2m. The TV coverage then paused for a break in which there was a cannily placed advert for Aurelia’s new album.

Gathered guests had no doubt the couple would be happy together. One gentleman said: “Now they were allowed to marry for happiness and not breed or whatever, and without the weight of the crown hanging over their heads, they’ll see the lesson. You need to marry someone who makes you happy in the long run.”

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