Volume XI Iss. II

The Estates Common

Speaker: Raeliana von Clair-Rouvier
Member: Charles vi Avalonia
Member: Zecheriah Stevenson von Arcadia-Sova
Member: Lucien Hwang von Arcadia-Sova

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The Civilisation Day marks the opening of the first LKE Forums which went online in 2006. This is an important point in regional history.

In the course of the celebrations, Emperor Theoden announced major changes to the regional leadership. The first announcement was the retirement of Valfor Talleyrand from the Imperial House and his position as Crown Prince. Valfor Talleyrand served as a trusted friend and adviser to the Emperor and assisted with the leadership of the region throughout his service as Prince Imperial and subsequently Crown Prince. In recognition of his immense service, he was created as Duke of Crownchester, a title he held before becoming a member of the Imperial House, and appointed to the Guardian Council.

Linkin Maximus, for his great service and loyalty during the early and modern history of the LKE, was created as Duke of Westexshire.

To replace Valfor Talleyrand, Julio Von Arcadia-Sova was created as Crown Prince and the Archduke of Maxonberg. Julio served the region in many different positions and has shown unwavering loyalty to the region since he joined it on the 20th of July, 2017. During this time, he served both in the executive and legislative branches of the Imperial Government and as World Assembly Delegate, making several notable contributions to the foreign affairs and relations of the region.

The next important announcement was the creation of John Spencer-Talleyrand as Prince Imperial and Archduke of Vienna. Since he joined the LKE on the 18th of January, 2018, he has ascended to the highest positions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the Imperial Government. He has served as the Speaker of the Estates Noble, Prime Minister, and currently serving as Lord Chancellor. In addition to his creation as Prince Imperial, he succeeds Valfor Talleyrand as Chief of the Imperial General Staff and professional head of the Imperial Army.

The Emperor further announced changes to the Guardian Council. Rayregalia von Arcadia-Sova was appointed Vice Moderator of the Guardian Council in recognition of his service to the region, while the Viscount of Shaftesbury, William Talleyrand, officially resigned as Guardian Counsellor due to real-life commitments.

Lastly, to commemorate Civilisation Day, the Emperor published an honours list rewarding members of the Electoral College who have worked hard for the good of the region. Zecheriah Stevenson von Arcadia-Sova was created a Knight of the Most Perfect Order of Ortho in recognition of his assistance in the maintenance of public order and security, and other contributions in the field of Imperial culture and community affairs, and Raeliana von Clair-Rouvier was awarded the Order of Superbus for providing considerable assistance to the development and growth of the World of the LKE, and regional activity in general.

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Developments in Foreign Affairs

IRC Treaty

In early 2021, the LKE formally joined Inter-Regional Chat, a discord server with the aim of fostering and promoting friendship between regions by creating a common space run by and for the benefit of member-regions. To ensure that, every member-region whose World Assembly Delegate has more than twenty-five endorsements appoints a representative to the Board of Representatives, which is tasked with the administration of every aspect of the organisation, with the Administrative Team being tasked with ensuring that the policies enacted by the Board are carried out on a high level, and through their own policies, ensure that the users of IRC are protected and the Discord Terms of Service are complied with, and the Moderation Team being tasked with enforcing Board and Administrator policy.

Treaty of Claidheamh


The flags of Kantrias and The Land of Kings and Emperors

The Treaty of Claidheamh between The Land of Kings and Emperors and Kantrias was negotiated and subsequently ratified. The treaty formally reinforces the ties of friendship and unity between both regions which date back to 2012 when the Treaty of Friendship Between The Land of Kings and Emperors and Kantrias was signed. Back in 2015, the Treaty of Friendship was repealed. In spite of that, the friendship between both regions endured and has once again been formalised which commits the signatories to cooperation, aid in defence, and non-aggression between the other.

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Inductions into the Hall of Honour

The Hall of Honour was created to recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to the greater good of the LKE. John Spencer-Talleyrand, Archduke of Vienna, Julio Von Arcadia-Sova, Archduke of Maxonberg, Rayregalia Von Arcadia-Sova, Earl of Paddington, and Erica von Clair-Arcadia, Viscountess of Paraná, have been inducted into the Hall of Honour for their excellent service and contributions to The Land of Kings and Emperors. They join the ranks of regional pillars such as Onder Kelkia, Theoden Sebastian, and Wilhelm Somerset (North East Somerset) to name but a few.

To mark their induction, a formal ceremony organised by the University of The Land of Kings and Emperors in coordination with the Dean of the Hall of Honour shall be held in due course.

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