Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Daily News

27/10/07--POUGHKEEPSIE, NY--
Today, Her Majesty the Queen Mother Gillian and Dr. Richard Russell were joined in marriage. In a beautiful ceremony, Dr. Russell became a member of the Royal Family. While his titles are still being discussed, he is expected to become a prince.

His Sovereign Majesty was very pleased with the event and looked forward to many joyous occassions in the future between the two families.


26/10/07--POUGHKEEPSIE, NY--



After enjoying a light breakfast and greeting Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Prince Roger and Grand Princess Joyce, Their Royal Highnesses Prince John and Princess Jan, Her Royal Highness Princess Meredith and her fiancee Mr. Christopher Knoepke, Director of the Department of Corrections, and Her Royal Highness Princess Katherine, His Sovereign Majesty proceeded to Bard College.



Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Prince Roger and Grand Princess Joyce, and Her Royal Highness Princess Katherine accompanied His Sovereign Majesty to the College, from which His Royal Highness the Grand Prince graduated. The delegation was greeted by the President of the College, who was most kind towards them, inviting them to come to his house and talk of the developments that have occured at the College and what the future may hold.



That evening, a supper was held in the Ship's Lantern Inn, in which Dr. Russell's family formally welcomed the Royals. After this, the family retired to quarters in the nearby town.



25/10/07--FIRST CITY--



Today, His Sovereign Majesty the King and Her Royal Highness Princess Nina flew to JFK Airport, New York to meet Her Majesty the Queen Mother and Dr. Richard Russell in preparation for their wedding ceremonies on Saturday evening.



After departing the aircraft, His Sovereign Majesty said he was 'very happy to be here, but...needs to get some rest.'

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Daily News

23/10/07--FIRST CITY--

A Royal Wedding
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Gillian travelled to New York today to meet up with her future husband Dr. Richard Russell. Dr. Russell met Her Majesty the Queen Mother upon her arrival and they quickly proceeded to their private residency in the Hudson Valley. His Sovereign Majesty the King will be arriving later in the week for the wedding functions service, as well as the official awarding of titles to Dr. Russell and other members of the family.

Ordre de la Légion d'honneur
Meanwhile, on the North American front, His Royal Highness Grand Prince Roger has been chosen by the French government to receive the Légion d'honneur (Legion of Honour) for his exemplary conduct during the Second World War. His Royal Highness the Grand Prince will be awarded the medal and accoutrements of the Order along with the title Chevalier or Knight in a ceremony at the French Consulate in early November. The Grand Prince shall now be addressed as His Royal Highness Grand Prince Sir Roger, Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Around Kemetia
His Sovereign Majesty has severely criticised British ministers for their apparent hindrance of the Scottish elections, which eventual saw the Scottish National Party as victors. A report published today describe how voters had been 'treated as an afterthought' and the loss of 140,000 ballots. The King, in a letter today to the Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, expressed his solidarity with the Scottish people and expressed his hopes for a more independent Scotland in the future. His Sovereign Majesty told the Kemetia Tribune that this election scandal is 'another British ploy to prevent the self-determination of free peoples and their right to choose their own governments.'

The King issued a Royal Decree in which he declared a State of Emergency in the North American Province of Kemetia in response to the growing threat from wildfires in California. His Sovereign Majesty will discuss the situation with MCA for the North American Province His Royal Highness Crown Prince Ian in an emergency meeting Thursday evening.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Daily News

22/10/07--FIRST CITY--



His Sovereign Majesty has issued an order stating that the National News Service publish the Kemetia Tribune daily to keep citizens up to date with occurrences in the Kingdom.

Lawmaking
The King spent the morning arranging for the publication of several Royal Decrees which he hopes will improve the lives of Kemetians throughout the Kingdom. His Sovereign Majesty's office set a release date of 31st October for their publication and we eagerly await their contents.

Around Kemetia
In response to the outrageous measures that have been proposed by the British government to cull badgers, the Ministry of the Interior has declared Kemetian territories to be 'safe zones' for the animals. Anyone found to be guilty of the unlawful killing of badgers within the Kingdom shall be fined the weight of the animal in silver.

His Sovereign Majesty has suggested a State of Emergency be temporarily assumed in Kemetia's North American Provinces until the rampant fires afflicting the California area are contained. So far, no Kemetian citizens have been hurt in the incidences.

The King publicly urged caution in the escalating conflict between Turkey and the Kurdish secessionist movement the PKK. His Sovereign Majesty condemned the recent violence and called for a peaceful resolution to be adopted.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown once again curtailed the freedoms of the British people today by denying them a referendum of the new EU treaty. As Kemetia worriedly watches her neighbour fall into the clutches of a totalitarian society, the King's government reminds us that the people of Kemetia have the right to have a referendum on any issue they please, an encourage citizens to take advantage of this freedom.

Kemetia endorses a Unified Jerusalem
Despite opposition from several members of the Consultative Assembly including the Prime Minister, Kemetia has formally given support to the proposal of a unified Jerusalem in which the Holy Sites of the city will be accessible to all and protected for future generations. The government hopes for a two state solution and will work with the relevant parties to accelerate the Peace Process.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Popularity soaring worldwide as the King discusses the future

21/10/07--FIRST CITY--

On Friday His Sovereign Majesty met with Prime Minister Jolyon Lloyd-Davies and Finance Minister Arran Marais-Gilchrist to discuss the growing popularity of the Kingdom worldwide and how best to use this for the good of all Kemetians.

His Excellency the Prime Minister alerted His Sovereign Majesty to letters and petitions that had come to his office from Kemetian citizens resident in the Indonesian area requesting government endorsement of possible rallies and protests. His Sovereign Majesty was said to be extremely enthusiastic about the prospect, but cautioned that all protests should be non-violent, peaceful and abide by the laws of the nations in which they are occurring. Though the Prime Minister's Office declined to comment on the current situation, Finance Minister Marais-Gilchrist did not embrace the idea, saying that 'it has the potential to be used by negative forces to the detriment of the nation.'

Meanwhile, the King delivered an official letter to the Prime Minister for the formation of a more extensive Cabinet. As a subject of high sensitivity, the Prime Minister's Office understandably did not respond to requests for more information, but His Sovereign Majesty said that he believes that 'the new Cabinet fully represents the wishes of the elected government of the people and of the Royal Court.'

On Thursday of this week, the King will be travelling to North America for the wedding celebrations of the Queen Mother Gillian and Dr. Richard Russell. While the titles of Dr. Russell are still being discussed among the family, His Sovereign Majesty is expected to grant him the title of Prince. During his visit the King will also be having meetings with the Crown Prince Ian to discuss his future as Defence Minister and his possible transfer to the Foreign Ministry. The Kemetia Tribune wishes the Queen Mother and Dr. Russell a joyous day and a happy and long future together.

During His Sovereign Majesty's absence, His Excellency the Prime Minister Jolyon Lloyd-Davies shall exercise the powers of Regent.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

A New Capital

11/07/07--FIRST CITY--
Today, His Sovereign Majesty issued a surprise Decree stating that the name and function of the capital city Stonerdale are to be changed. The new name, First City, is 'more representative of the Secessionist ideology of the nation and less suggestive of our British colonial past', the King said. He also changed the meaning of the capital to one of where the seat of government would sit and where the Monarch would reside.

Friday, May 18, 2007

The King's Majority Celebrations

19/05/07—STONERDALE CITY—Today, as with every year, His Sovereign Majesty the King’s Birthday is celebrated with a national holiday and fanfare. However, this year is particularly special, as the King will enter his majority years at the age of 18.

The Birthday of His Sovereign Majesty King Adam, the worlds’ youngest reigning monarch, shall be marked by an outpouring of love and reverence by Kemetian people throughout the kingdom and around the world.

The King has won a special place in the hearts of the Kemetian people through his combination of devotion to the welfare and development of his people, and a keen understanding and awareness of political and social issues. Today, His Sovereign Majesty plays the pivotal role of the embodiment of the Great Secession and Leader of the Nation.

On May 19th, buildings and homes of all Kemetians are elaborately adorned with flags, portraits of His Sovereign Majesty and bunting. Around the Royal Palace of Stonerdale and Royal Road areas of Stonerdale City, much vividly coloured confetti decorates the paths. On the evening of the holiday itself, the roads around Stonerdale City are closed to traffic and many of people take to the streets.

Tonight, the King will enjoy a private banquet with the Royal Family and the following day shall travel to London to visit the newly opened Sacred Exhibition at the British Library. Other public functions have been delayed for a week until all members of the community a free to partake and a slightly belated birthday celebration.

The King will welcome your gifts and congratulations. Please comment below.

Monday, April 02, 2007

Results of the General Election 2007

02/04/07--HILLCREST PROVINCE-- After thorough counting of absentee and local votes, the National Electoral Commision, Ministry of Justice has released the following results:

1. Lloyd-Davies--Liberal Party--Incumbent -50%- 5 seats
2. Prince Ian--National Constitutional Party--Opposition-40%- 4 seats
3. Finch--Green Party--Medium Player-6%- 1 seat
4. Sinclair--Imperialist Party--Minor Player -4%- 0 seats
Total Votes: 44

With this record turnout of 44 votes, the Ministry of Justice confirms that Mr. Lloyd-Davies is to remain Prime Minister for his second term until December 1st 2007.

The new Consultative Assembly shall be convened shortly to confirm the Prime Minister and His Majesty shall be writing to His Excellency the Prime Minister to approve the people's choice.

Friday, March 30, 2007

Diplomatic Tour

30/03/07--STONERDALE CITY-- His Majesty King Adam and members of the Royal Family are scheduled to travel to the Hillcrest Province tomorrow and receive a week-long tour of the surrounding United States territories. His Majesty will be announcing the results of the election abroad for the first time on Sunday evening from the Hillcrest Palace. Preliminary figures are in from several polling stations that suggest Prince Ian's National Constitutional Party is leading, possibly meaning the end of Prime Minister Jolyon Lloyd-Davies 2 year grip on power.

The King will not be meeting with Crown Prince Ian during this journey; however, he is to have meetings with other royal family members arriving Sunday evening and is expected to announce the composition of the Council of the Royal Court, with its members being selected from the Royal Family at the same time as the election results. The Court Advisory Council will then be selected by the Council of the Royal Court.

Various topics that are set to dominate the agenda are the state of the health care system, to be discussed with HRH Princess Joyce, Secretary of Health and Social Services, Ministry of the Interior; agriculture with HRH Prince John, Secretary of Agriculture, Ministry of the Interior, and Secretary Christopher Knoepke of the Department of Corrections, Ministry of Justice about the current prison and rehabilitation system. Other Royal Family members will also be consulted as to the position they wish to occupy in the future.

On Monday night, His Majesty will be attending a private Passover ceremony of the Royal Family. Although the King strongly promotes the secular nature of the government, he says he will still exercise his and his families' right to worship as they wish.

While the King is on his tour, Prime Minister Jolyon Lloyd-Davies shall exercise the powers of Regent (even if the election results state another winning candidate) until His Majesty returns.

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Election 07 Finalised

18/03/07--STONERDALE CITY-- His Majesty has announced that elections for Prime Minister shall occur on the 25th March after their cancellation in late 2006. The winner shall complete a term until December 1st 2007 when a new election shall occur. Parties can continue to be submitted until the 20th March and the election campaign shall run for four days until the ballots are submitted on the 25th.

So far, the National Constitutional Party is the only party confirmed to be in the race. Its Chair Prince Ian has given no comments about how he believes the party will fair in the election. It is expected that the current Prime Minister's party, the Social Democrats, will also run again; however, the party Chair Prime Minister Lloyd-Davies and Marais-Gilchrist of the Liberal Party have been taking part in talks to establish whether their parties may merge under Lloyd-Davies as a possibly Liberal Democratic party with Socialist sympathies. Whether this works or not Marais-Gilchrist has made it clear that he is not going to run saying that he wishes to focus 'on the development of Kemetia's economic position in Europe.'

Reliable sources also suggest that Jack Finch the Minister of the Interior's Green Party will make an appearance, though he does not expect to win 'more than 3 seats.' Several other small parties who seem to harbour high hopes for many seats and perhaps the Prime Ministry did not mirror this attitude. Sinclair's Imperialist Party was most vocal about the perceived unfairness of the past elections, all won by Mr. Lloyd-Davies.

However, with the definite loss of the Liberal Party, many fear the emergence of a two party system. The Monarchy believes this would be hurtful to our democratic principles, as without a diverse range of parties not all people in society would be represented.

Hopefully, the election shall be conducted free and fairly so don't forget to cast your vote on the 25th.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

87% Vote Yes for the Permanent Constitution

25/01/07--STONERDALE CITY & THE PROVINCES--
His Eminence Jack Finch, the Minister for the Interior and His Excellency the Prime Minister Jolyon Lloyd-Davies, Chair of the Committee on the Composition and Implementation of the Permanent Constitution (CCIPC) said today that 87% of voters in the referendum on the Permanent Constitution voted yes out of an electorate of 128 whereas 13% voted no. His Excellency the Prime Minister said in a statement that the large turnout reflected the magnitude of the response of the Kemetian people to the appeal of His Sovereign Majesty King Adam. His Sovereign Majesty urged citizens to cast their votes with a feeling of responsibility for their future and commended them on their keenness to participate in the referendum and their faithfulness to their leadership. The CCIPC congratulated His Sovereign Majesty the King, the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister, the Kemetian government, and people on this occasion.

This new Permanent Constitution is seen as a great step forward. Taking into account the concerns of citizens about the Advisory Council, it has been abolished and now a unicameral legislative branch is in operation. Other areas have been overhauled as well and the full text of the constitution can be view under the Constitutional section of the official web portal.