The imperial route
As per the tradition, this coronation will be followed by the route of imperial sovereign around the archipelago along the road established in previous millennia encircling the island. The local governments will ceremonially recognize the emperor as their rightful liege and head of the state in all parts of the empire. The first phase of the journey, which would take place on the foot symbolising the journey of the kings of old in the times when no horses had been used for riding on the island chain. First stop will lead the crown to the city of Aquilia, the capital of the Aquilian Kingdom, whose allegiance will now be translated from him to the future Grand Princess Iclia. The transfer of all titles and positions will take place along all stops on the travel and is a traditional form of transfer of power in the Iconian Empire. Even the smallest count is obliged to travel and meet all of his barons and other vassals. The days of joy await.
Follows the words of the Tribunus Angusticlavius of the Imperial Household Agency who is the head of the preparation works of the coronation ceremony. ‘The Iconian Monarchy has endured for thousands of years in merely 7 dynasties among all difficulties and revolutions. I believe that this institution will uphold its traditions and prestige to continue to point the nation in the right direction and benefit its citizens with His Illustrious Highness the Grand Prince Theodorus and also his successors. The Imperial Household Agency works hard to fulfill the requirements of the difficult ceremony of coronation to make sure it will happen precisely as we intended it to take place. Currently I cannot disclose any information related to the ceremony as the final details aren’t tuned to the finest ends and therefore cannot be yet commented. The IHA plans to work with the IRA on the technological aspect of the ceremony and both agencies will publish a date of a press conference where majority details could be published’.
The view of the governmental agency is clear, but what does the public opinion think? We have asked a few randomly chosen passersby.
‘Yes, we will watch the coronation, why wouldn't we? This happens only once per lifetime if there isn’t any unexpected disaster. Since everyone will be given a free day, we plan to gather the family and enjoy the show’,
‘Yes I think I will watch the ceremony because I am curious about the fashion choices of all the hosts at the ceremony and their fashion, I am working as a designer and this would be a very interesting event that could direct fashion in Iconia for a few next years.’
‘No I won’t watch the ceremony. I am grateful for the day off though. I will spend it with my family enjoying ourselves.’
‘Yes I plan to attend the ceremony in the capital to supervise my inn. It would be great for business with all the people pouring into the capital.’
‘No I definitely won’t attend. I think it's just not needed for my or anyone’s benefit to do these kind of things, watch them or even attend them’
Stay tuned for more detailed information because many more is to come with the ceremony forming and the nation’s unifying once more.