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The 2014 Grand Tour of the North Pacific




The Kingdom of McMasterdonia will be undertaking a world tour of nations within the North Pacific. The purpose of this world tour is to foster further goodwill, to promote economic, military and diplomatic ties between McMasterdonia and other nations within the region. The Royal Delegation will include, Her Royal Majesty, our Queen and Regent Matlida II of House McMaster and Foreign Minister Richard Narles.

The Royal Delegation will be visiting a variety of nations across the cultural and ideological spectrum. These visits emphasize the importance of diversity and acceptance within the North Pacific. The events attended by the Royal Delegation will demonstrate the important cultural differences between nations and show the strength of our solidarity as nations within the North Pacific collective.

The official schedule for the 2014 Grand Tour is set forth below1:

Arrival Date [c] Departure Date [c] Nation Visiting [c]July 31st[c]August 2[c]The Republic of Olvern[c]August 2[c]August 4[c]Egalotir[c]August 3[c]August 4[c]Aurora Orb[c]August 5[c]August 7[c]The Democratic States of LibertarianLand[c]August 6[c]August 7[c]Principality of Legington[c]August 8[c]August 9[c]The Confederacy of Hapre[c]August 9[c]August 10[c]The People's Democratic Communes of Merconitonitopia[c]August 11[c]August 12 (Early morning)[c]The Constitutional Monarchy of Alunya[c]August 12[c]August 13[c]The Respublika of Zemnaya Svoboda[c]August 14[c]August 14 (Evening)[c]The Kingdom of Alunya[c]August 15[c]August 17[c]Malvad
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For further information please contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Information specific to visits to individual nations will be released as the arrival of the Royal Delegation draws near.

Richard Narles
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
 

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The 2014 Grand Tour of the North Pacific
The Kingdom of McMasterdonia visits The Republic of Olvern





The Royal Delegation is pleased to report of our arrival in our first stopover in the 2014 Grand Tour of the North Pacific in the Republic of Olvern. Despite strikingly different systems of governance and economic management, The Republic of Olvern and the Kingdom of McMasterdonia have long held close ties, and the Royal Delegation is pleased to be finally visiting the Republic.

The Royal Delegation has accepted an invitation from the Republic of Olvern to stay in the Presidential Guest Rooms at the Presidential Palace.

The Official Schedule for the State visit is set out below:

Date [c] Time(s) and Venue(s) [c]July 31st[c]8:00: Official Welcome
9:00: Visit to the Civil War Monument
13:00: River Cruise down River Olvern
17:00: Meeting with President Lord Nwahs[c]August 1st:[c]9:00: Address to Parliament
12:00: Visit to School with President Lord Nwahs
17:00: Final Meeting with President Lord Nwahs
19:00: State Dinner

Richard Narles
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
 

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The Royal Delegation arrives in The Republic of Olvern​




Official Welcome
0800, July 31st. 2014

The Royal Delegation arrived at Capital City International Airport just after seven o'clock and was greeted by Olvernian President Lord Nwahs. Several hundred onlookers had braved the morning weather to make it out to welcome the Royal Delegation and get a glimpse of the visiting royals. The Delegation stopped briefly to speak to onlookers and to the Olvernian Press before making their way to the Presidential Motorcade to head for the National Monument for the Olvernian Civil War.

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President Lord Nwahs (Front, left) greets Royal Delegation, Queen Matilda II (centre, back)
And Minister Richard Narles (back, right. Photo: Property of Olvernian Press)​

"We're very pleased to be here in the Republic of Olvern" Her Royal Majesty, Queen Matilda said. "This is our first official visit to the Republic of Olvern since the passing of my late Father, King Louis. We're committed to a close diplomatic relationship with Olvern and are optimistic that our time here will prove fruitful for both nations."




Queen Matilda II joins President Olvern at the National Monument for the Olvernian Civil War

Civil War Monument
0900, July 31st. 2014.

Shortly after nine, the Royal Delegation joined the President of Olvern at the National Monument for the Olvernian Civil War. A record crowd of more than seven thousand citizens, members of the Olvernian Press and military had come out for this important day of remembrance. President Lord Nwahs opened the ceremony, with a strong and patriotic speech about the progress the Republic had made since the devastating civil war of 2009-2011. The impassioned speech clearly moved the crowd in a strong sign of national mourning for those lost in the civil war and the strong public support of the administration of President Lord Nwahs.

Following a wreath laying ceremony, Queen Matilda II accepted the President's invitation to address the seven thousand strong crowd.

"Thank you President Lord Nwahs for the invitation to address your people on this important day of natural remembrance for the Republic of Olvern. Today, the Republic and the greater North Pacific region shares in the grief for your lost loved ones and of the sacrifice so many Olvernians made during said war.

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Queen Matilda II and Richard Narles at the Civil War Monument. Photo: Property of the Olvernian Press

The civil war, divided not only the political, economic and military institutions of the nation, but the cultural fiber of the nation itself. The civil war, turned neighbour against neighbour, friends turned to foes, and estranged father's from sons... Today, we reflect on the lives lost during this very divisive period of Olvernian history. We remember the lives of those we loved who were lost during this conflict and today we ensure that those lives and those sacrifices are not forgotten in the passage of time.

Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Today, on this important occasion of national remembrance, we're reminded of the national unity and solidarity that citizens of Olvern share today. Through hard work, level-headness and a desire for genuine and perpetual peace and reconciliation the Civil War was brought to an end. Today, the Republic of Olvern is unified in its goal for peace, cooperation and reconciliation.

I thank the President for the honour of speaking to you all today. The Kingdom of McMasterdonia remains committed to peace in the Republic of Olvern and we admire your strength of resolve to the peace process."

Following the conclusion of Queen Matilda II's address to the crowd, the wreath laying ceremony continued.



River Cruise along the Olvern River
The Olvern River
1300, July 31. 2014​

The Royal Delegation joined the President and First Lady for a river cruise along the Olvern River that runs alongside the Republic of Olvern and The Democratic States of LibertarianLand border. Her Royal Majesty admired the beautiful scenery and riverside communities with President Lord Nwahs while the Olvernian and McMasterdonian Ministers for Foreign Affairs held a meeting to discuss closer trade relations between the two respective nations.

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Queen Matilda II waves to villagers from the Presidential Yacht

The River Cruise covered an extensive area of the Olvern River and the border regions of the Republic. Queen Matilda spoke with members of the Olvernian parliament about her vision for Olvern-McMasterdonia relations. Queen Matilda will address parliament when it reconvenes tomorrow morning. Following the river cruise, the Royal Delegation headed for the Presidential Palace for a private meeting with President Lord Nwahs.



Private Meeting with President Lord Nwahs
The Presidential Palace, Republic of Olvern
1700, July 31. 2014​

Queen Matilda II joined President Lord Nwahs for a private meeting at the Presidential Palace. The pair discussed the future of bilateral relations, specifically relating to trade and commerce between the Kingdom and the Republic.

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Queen Matilda II and President Lord Nwahs meeting at the Presidential Palace

The McMasterdonian Delegation will be pushing for a free trade agreement between the Kingdom and the Republic of Olvern. Queen Matilda II will address the parliament of the Republic of Olvern and it is believed that she will focus extensively on the close ties between the two nations. The symbolic gesture of the Republic of Olvern as the first stop on the grand tour of the North Pacific has not gone unnoticed by Presidential Palace officials.

A source close to President Lord Nwahs says that the President "was very flattered and satisfied that the Republic was the first stop for the new Queen of McMasterdonia".

The official visit to the Republic of Olvern will conclude tomorrow evening.

 
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Special Press Release on the visit by Queen Matilda II of the Kingdom of McMasterdonia, 31 July to 1st August​


The Republic of Olvern is pleased to welcome Queen Matilda II of the Kingdom of McMasterdonia and her Royal Delegation, for their visit as part of their Grand Tour of the North Pacific.

The President welcomed the delegation from the Kingdom upon their arrival on the 31st of July. Afterwards, the delegation, along with the President headed to the National Monument, where the Queen made a speech remembering the sacrifices made by Olvernians during the Civil War and further reinforcing the ties of the two nations. The speech, attended by an estimated crowd of 7000 citizens, was broadcasted live on Olvernian Television, Radio and Internet media, public and private.

Afterwards, the Royal Delegation joined the President and the First Lady on a cruise down the River Olvern, along with a representative delegation from Parliament, including Foreign Minister Aegle Pozzi. Despite the mild summer showers, the cruise, which covered much of the northern region up to the border areas of the Republic, was marked by positive discussions between the representatives of the two nations about potential trade agreements to further strengthen relations.

The Royal Delegation was then invited to the Presidential Palace for a formal, private meeting with the President. Afterwards, the President had the following to say:

President Lord Nwahs:
I have spoken to Her Majesty, Queen Matilda II of the Kingdom of McMasterdonia and members of her Royal Delegation. During our conversations, we have agreed that closer trading relations should be fostered between our two nations. I am very glad that relations between the two nations have always remained strong, and I believe that through this visit, relations between the two nations will improve even further.




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On the 31st of August, the Queen addressed Parliament when it convened. The address, concerning the relations of the two nations, was very well recieved by Parliamentarians, and the Speaker of the House led a standing ovation for over two minutes after the conclusion of the address.

Afterwards, the Queen visited Capital Eighty-Sixth District Primary School along with the President, interacting with the children during lesson time. The visit was marked by great enthusiasm amongst teaching staff and especially the students, who asked the Queen questions about McMasterdonia and its differences from Olvern.

The President welcomed the Royal Delegation afterwards for a final private meeting at the Presidential Palace before the end of the day. After the meeting, Olvernian and McMasterdonian officials both agreed that a trade agreement is being worked upon.

Finally, at the end of the day, the President welcomed the Royal Delegation to a State Dinner, attended by cabinet ministers, the Speaker of the House and other party leaders from the various parties. A 10-course meal was served and participants had a good time.

The Republic hopes that relations with McMasterdonia will be further developed after the visit. The President wishes the delegation well, and hopes to be able to visit the Kingdom soon.
 

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The 2014 Grand Tour of the North Pacific
The Kingdom of McMasterdonia visits The United Socialist States of Egalotir





The Royal Delegation is pleased to report of our arrival in our second stopover in the 2014 Grand Tour of the North Pacific in the United Socialist States of Egalotir. Despite only recently forming diplomatic ties with the United Socialist States of Egalotir the Royal Delegation is optimistic about the future of diplomatic relations between our two respective nations.

The Royal Delegation has accepted an invitation from the United Socialist States of Egalotir to stay in the Presidential Palace with President Mattheus Badalon

The Official Schedule for the State visit is set out below:

Time[c]Venue[c]7 AM[c]Arrival at Center Criovera Airport.[c]8 AM[c]Visit to the World Trade Centre to begin Egalotirian Market Trade for the day.[c]9-11 A.M. [c]Attend an event at the National Egalotirian Zoo to spend time with the majestic national animal, the Eagle.[c]12 P.M.[c]Private lunch and meeting with President and First Lady[c]1-3 P.M[c]Trip to Bucharesti National Forest [c]1-3 P.M[c]Attend Egalotir Deep Space Launch[c]5-7 P.M[c]State Dinner and Farewell(s)

Richard Narles
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
 
THE UNITED SOCIALIST STATES OF EGALOTIR​

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Special press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the visit of Queen Matilda II of the Kingdom of McMasterdonia, August 2nd to August 3rd.​

As all of Egalotir knows by now the Esteemed Guest of Honor, Queen Matilda II from McMasterdonia has visited our nation as part of their World Tour. Before we release the details of this visit we would like to extend our very sincere thanks to the Queen for visiting our nation and we look forward to strengthening ties and the friendship between our two nations.

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At 7 A.M. the Queen's plane landed at the Center Criovera Airport, in our nation's capital. Our president, Mattheus Badaloni along with the first lady welcomed the Queen to our nation. They exchanged some quick words and then boarded the First Motorcade to the first event of the visit: Signaling the start of day trade.

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At 8 A.M. the First Motorcade arrived at the World Trade Centre. The Queen was shown to our advanced market trading techniques as well as the advanced computer technology allowing us to have such a market. The Queen had the privilege is signaling the start of the day trade at 8 A.M. exact, by signaling the Egalotirian Bell. As a gift of our nation's thanks and looking forward to opening up trade agreement between our nations, the Queen was given the Gavel that began the trade. Next on the agenda was the national zoo.

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From 9 A.M. to 11 A.M the Queen was shown around the National Egalotirian Zoo. Every animal from our region and beyond has a place in our zoo. We make sure that the animals receive the best of care, protection and housing. Specifically the Queen was shown to the large Eagle enclosure. The Eagle is the prestigious symbol and animal of our nation. The Queen even got to hold and pet one of them while president and her discussed animal rights laws.

At this point the Queen the our President left the National Zoo for a private lunch to discuss matters between our two nations. An appetizer of Brushcetta, a main course meal of Lobster serve with Kobe Beef and Suave Cut Potatos. Caramelized Banana Pudding and Double Apple Pie with Cornmeal Crust was served for dessert.

The rest of the press briefing will be handled by Richard Narles, The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of McMasterdonia, detailing the events of the afternoon. We once again thank the Queen for her visit to our Nation and wish her a safe flight home, as well as much joy in the coming state visits.
 

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The 2014 Grand Tour of the North Pacific
The Kingdom of McMasterdonia visits The United Socialist States of Egalotir





A Private Meeting with the President of Egalotir​
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The Royal Delegation joined the President and First Lady at the Presidential Palace for a private lunch and a meeting to discuss bilateral relations. This was a private meeting and press were not invited to take photos or ask questions of the two leaders. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Richard Narles said "The Kingdom views Egalotir as a very likeable nation and one that we get along with very well. I think it is safe to say that this will be the first of many visits to the United Socialist States of Egalotir"


A Visit to the Bucharesti National Forest​
Bucharesti National Forest
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The Royal Delegation visited the Bucharesti Forest one of the many environmental landmarks in the United Socialist States of Egalotir. The Queen and President toured the forest and visited rehabilitation sites for areas of the forest that had fallen into disrepair due to the recent surge in tourism in the area.

The Egalotian Deep Space Launch
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The Royal Delegation attended the launch of the Egalotian Deep Space program early this afternoon. The Launch was met with the wide praise and admiration of the Royal Delegation. The Kingdom of McMasterdonia does not maintain a space program of it's own and the Queen of McMasterdonia, Matilda II was greatly impressed with the efforts that the Egalotian scientists and astronauts were putting in to the exploration of the universe.

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"I think they should be commended for their efforts and for their dedication to the task of exploring space. McMasterdonians are naturally skeptical of space exploration and tend to view it as an unnecessary governement expense. Seeing this program and the people involved in it here today, has helped to open my eyes to the opportunities that may exist in space exploration. I am sure it has had a similar effect at home."




State Dinner and Fairwells
Presidential Palace
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The Royal Delegation attended a State Dinner hosted by the President & First Lady at the Presidential Palace. The Delegation was joined by members of the Cabinet and Security Council of the United Socialist States. Productive talks were held on the future of trans-North Pacific relations and the suggestion of an economic summit to be held sometime in the winter period.

The Queen, Matilda II and the Royal Delegation greatly enjoyed their visit to the United Socialist States of Egalotir. The Royal Delegation will be making it's third stop over in the Grand Tour to the nation of Aurora Orb early tomorrow morning.
 

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The 2014 Grand Tour of the North Pacific
The Kingdom of McMasterdonia visits The Constitutional Monarchy of Aurora Orb





The Royal Delegation is pleased to report of our arrival in our third stopover in the 2014 Grand Tour of the North Pacific in the Constitutional Monarchy of Aurora Orb. Aurora Orb is the first nation in our stop over that shares a similar political system to the Kingdom of McMasterdonia. McMasterdonia and Aurora Orb both share one similarity - the monarchy is cultural significant as a national symbol of peace and unity and plays a significant role in the every day governance of our two respective nations.

The Royal Delegation is delighted to visit the Constitutional Monarchy of Aurora Orb. The Royal Delegation has accepted the offer of the Royal Family of the Constitutional Monarchy of Aurora Orb to stay in the Eltham Palace.

The Official Schedule for the State visit is set out below:

Time(s)[c]Venue[c]0700[c]Official Welcome at Stanley Airport[c]0900[c]Visit to St Peters Park for Gifts ceremony and military parade[c]1300[c]Meeting with the Royal Family of Aurora Orb at Eltham Palace[c]1700[c]Imperial State Dinner, Eltham Palace


Time(s)[c]Venue[c]0700[c]Eltham Woods - Hunting Expedition[c]0900[c]Houses of Parliament - Meetings with Senior officials[c]1000[c]Address to Parliament[c]1100[c]New Hampshire University[c]1400[c]Eltham Palace - Private Audience with Emperor[c]1700[c]Eltham Palace- State Dinner[c]2000[c]Departure: Stanley Airport
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The Constitutional Monarchy of Aurora Orb
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Special press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the visit of Queen Matilda II of the Kingdom of McMasterdonia, August 3rd to August 4th.
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The Royal Delegation arrives at Stanley Airport

Royal Welcome


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Queen Matilda gives a quick smile to the onlooking Press

Government Notice: The Government of Aurora Orb is pleased to welcome Her Royal Majesty, Queen Matilda, and her Royal Delegation to the Country as a part of their Grand Tour of The North Pacific. We they will enjoy their visit

The Royal Delegation arrived at the International Stanley Airport several minutes after seven o'clock in the morning, and was greeted by Chancellor Jonathan Butler and other senior government representatives. A large crowd of royalist fans and political onlookers endured the cold spring night and the bitterly mild spring morning to get a view of the visiting Royal Delegation. Before making their way to the Motorcade, the Royal Delegation stopped briefly to speak to the press reporters, who were anxious to interview Her Majesty, Queen Matilda.

Queen Matilda:
" We are very pleased to be here in Aurora orb and we are grateful to the Emperor for honoring us as esteemed guests. This is our first official visit here and we are hopeful that the time we spend, shall be constructive towards improving the diplomatic relations between our two countries. "

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Queen Matilda is honored by the Red Regiment

Long live the Queen!

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Atten-shun!

Shortly before nine o'clock, Chancellor Jonathan Butler escorted members of the Royal Delegation to St. Peters Park in the central districts of Titanium City. The Royal delegation was warmly welcomed by the crowd of over 8000 citizens, who came to see the internationally famous royals. Children from the local community presented gifts of historic and cultural importance to Her Royal Majesty. Among the most significant was a diamond tiara worn by the Queen-Mother of the Emperor; containing 1333 diamonds, weighing 325.75 carats (65.150 g), and 169 pearls along its base.

Chancellor Jonathan Butler opened the ceremony, with a well-built and vigorous speech about the two countries compatible histories; the tribulations both nations have endured; how far each has progressed since then, and the optimism of better diplomatic relations in the future. The Chancellor praised Queen Matilda and her governing of Mcmasterdonia. He also congratulated her on her calm management when her rule was questioned. This resulted in a warm-hearted cheer from the crowd, in a strong sign of the public approval of the Jonathan Government and their firm admiration of Queen Matilda.



Following the Opening Speech, the crowd stood at attention as the Red Band played the National Anthems of Mcmasterdonia and Aurora Orb. This progressed into the main military procession, lead by Lt. Col Mike Bronson.

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Queen Matilda is clearly moved by the Chancellor's speech

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Cruise on River Maximus

River Maximus

Several minutes before one o'clock, the Royal Delegation joined Chancellor Jonathan and Foreign Secretary Jack Conners for a river cruise ,along the River Maximus, to the Royal Estates. The River Cruise covered a substantial area in the north, which extends from the border areas of the nation to the famous fortress-city of Luthadel.

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Senior members of the Royal Delegation wave to riverside residents

In spite of the drizzling weather, her Royal Majesty cherished the majestic surroundings and riverside communities who came to view the Delegations procession. Meanwhile the Chancellor was more attentive to matters of state, and held a conference between the representatives of the two nations about potential agreements in trade and military co-operation to further strengthen relations.

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State Diner at Eltham

The Royal Residence of Eltham Palace


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The Royal Delegation is taken to Eltham Palace, VIP style

Several minutes after three o'clock in the afternoon, a Motorcade escorted The Royal Delegation to Eltham Palace where Queen Matilda II joined Emperor Andrew and Chancellor Jonathan Butler, in a private meeting while the rest of the Imperial Family entertained the rest of the Royal Delegation. The three government leaders discussed the future relations between the two kingdoms, mainly relating to military cooperation and commerce.

The Chancellor's strong, patriotic views lead him to encourage joint-military training maneuvers and tactical operations between the Mcmasterdonian and Auroranian Forces, as well as a commerce alliance to give both Kingdoms superiority in the North Pacifican Trade Market. These discussion continued throughout the evening; most vigorously throughout the State Diner.

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The State Dinner: Queen Matilda II (far left), Chancellor Jonathan Butler (left), Mcmasterdonian Minister of Foreign Affairs (right), the Queen-Mother (far right)

Finally, to end the day, the Royal Delegation was invited to the Imperial Banquet, attended by the Chancellor, cabinet secretaries, the leaders of Parliament, top-ranking military officials, the Chief Justice and foreign diplomats. A source from inside the Palace Staff had this to say

Palace Source:
" No expense was spared. His Majesty was most enchanted when he heard the Royal Delegation was progressing through Aurora Orb. A twelve course meal was served with the most Exotic ingredients and prepared with the finest delicacy by hired Mcmsterdonian Chefs; brought in to prepare the food to the correct specifications that would please the Royal Delegation. The finest entertainment was imported from across the North Pacific and the most cultured musicians from the fortress-city of Luthadel were called in to soothe the atmosphere away from politics.

The night was a complete success. Her Majesty Queen Matilda, long may she reign, seemed delighted with the cuisine and amused by the entertainment of both entertainers and her company. "

Tomorrow, the Royal Delegation will join the Imperial Family for a hunting expedition in Eltham Woods and Queen Matilda will be invited to address both houses of Parliament. The official visit to the Kingdom of Aurora Orb will conclude tomorrow

The Kingdom hopes that relations with McMasterdonia will be further advanced after the visit. The Emperor wishes the royal delegation well, and hopes to be able to visit the Mcmasterdonia soon.


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The Constitutional Monarchy and Kingdom of Alunya

Select Editorial Letters, 08 August 2014

Nice Dog
It is too bad that Queen Matilda of McMasterdonia is arriving in Liverfool first. I would have liked to see her land in Ronronne and greet His Majesty King Guglielmo there instead.

Then, when he puts his cat on a leash and escorts Her Royal Majesty to the rooftop terrace to enjoy the Grand Tattoo on the Royal Parade, perhaps she would be kind enough to open the door for him. Given the more liberalized policies of her country, she could say, "Nice dog!" as King and Feline make their way outside.

I can imagine our King's indignation as he sputters, "This is the Royal Cat!" and the reddening of his face as she replies, "I know. I was talking to the Cat."

Guiseppe Floraroma
Ronronne, Alunya


Ministry of Death
I can't help but be saddened upon the arrival of Queen Matilda. I have visited McMasterdonia and traveled by rail up the western coast of their inland sea. While both the railroad and the waterway are feats of engineering of a first order, there was such a high cost in their development.

There are thousands of graves scattered along the railway, and very few of them are marked. While only some of them are Alunyans, and there are many more McMasterdonians, there are also numerous graves of other laborers from The North Pacific.

But the McMasterdonians cannot read the grave registration records as they were recorded in our native Mrao tongue. Furthermore, they have no Ministry of Death to oversee the management of even their current hospices, coroners, funeral parlors, crematories and cemeteries. How can they look after the long-dead when they can neither identify or locate them?

I hope our own (Constitutional Monarchy) Minister of Death, Dottore Damiano Arsenico (MP), will be afforded an opportunity to speak with McMasterdonian Foreign Minister Richard Narles about this. It would be nice if the McMasterdonians would establish their own Ministry of Death, and that our nations can work on giving the care and recognition to all who died in the Grand Projects that serve McMasterdonia so well.

Tomaso Brunetta
Kittipurranamnam, Alunya


Attica Tocca
While your [The Catabrian Letterbox's] reporting of the upcoming visit of the McMasterdonian Queen Matilda has been thorough, I cannot help but notice that your reporter [Michele Gimballino] has made a major oversight. Not once did he mention that Her Majesty has erred in planning her arrivals and departures for dawn and dusk.

If a new page has been turned in the relations between our two countries, it is not evident in the flight schedules. Arrivals after, and departures before, noon would have indicated respect for Alunyan time-reckoning. This is no Happy Hour, just an ordinary Alunyan Happy RattoTocca, some forty McMasterdonian minutes long.

Patrizia Sembertino
Catabria, Alunya



 
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The Kingdom of Alunya


Liverfool, Alunya -- The Kingdom of Alunya was honored on Monday, August 11th, with the first official state visit by a monarch of the Kingdom of McMasterdonia since the 1974 visit of the late King Johnslo, when relations were strained over the McMasterdonian Canal. King Guglielmo of the House of Olivotto welcomed Her Royal Majesty Queen Matilda II of the House of McMaster upon her arrival at the Aeroporto Militare Rovelli near Liverfool.

Among those accompanying Her Royal Majesty was Foreign Minister Richard Narles. King Guglielmo was accompanied by Crown Princess Fiona of the House of Olivotto. Crown Prince Pasquale of the House of Olivotto, and grandson to King Guglielmo, was in attendance as the sole representative of the Constitutional Monarchy of Alunya.

Upon deplaning, the two monarchs greeted each other with mice and slow blinks. King Guglielmo welcomed Her Royal Majesty, stating, "J'ai l'honneur de vous offrir cette souris presque complement mort. Veuillez agreer l'expression de mes salutations les plus distinguees" Queen Matilda, nonplussed by the diplomatically correct use of French, replied "Merci beaucoup. J'accepte cette souris au nom du Royaume de McMasterdonia. Il s'agit de la premiere souris que j'ai recu." Both then reverted to English after the formal preliminaries were concluded.

A brief inspection of the troops was held, while in the background the hushed whine of the auxiliary power unit upon the McMasterdonian state aircraft could be heard. Her Majesty remarked that the troops seemed well disciplined, seemingly executing their inspection drill with nary a word. King Guglielmo explained that commands were given by the briefest of hand signals, saying, "If we were to shout out commands like other forces, we would be scaring the cats." The admission also served to explain both the lack of any gun salute to honor Her Majesty or the presence of a military band.

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The Royal Alunyan Air Force Honor Guard stands at attention to welcome Queen Mathilda of the House of Masterdon to the Kingdom of Alunya.​

The Royal Motorcade then departed for downtown Liverfool for a breakfast and tour of the Royal Alunyan Museum of Steam and Energy Sciences. Her Majesty dined upon a breakfast of sweet potato pancakes topped with aguaymanto jam imported from San Martin de Porres, a Danish and coffee. Foreign Minister Narles had a variety of wheat, rye and barley rolls with octothorpe , goat and llama cheeses. King Guglielmo had raga idli and dosa topped with fresh McMasterdonian strawberries and double clotted cream. Crown Princess Fiona had millet idiyappam with a glass of grapefruit juice, while Crown Prince Pasquale had pidi kolukattai, fresh McMasterdonian canteloupe and a bowl of linguini topped with butter and parmesan cheese.

After breakfast a docent led the royal party through the museum. Foreign Minister Narles commented that many of the older railway locomotives seemed to be on the 1136 mm railway gauge used on the tow paths of the McMasterdonian Canal. Crown Princess Fiona informed the Minister that was so because of the role Alunyans had constructing the waterway. She also explained that it was an older gauge sometimes found on private industrial railways, but that Alunya had converted by-and-large to a 1514 mm broad gauge.

Her Majesty was particularly struck by the size of the power-plant boiler which was toured from the inside. The guide led them from one of the sub-basements upwards, explaining how steam was generated, and the party emerged on the museum's rooftop three floors above grade.

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Proper lighting lends effect to the Steam Generator walk-through boiler at the Royal Alunyan Museum of Steam and Energy Sciences (RAMSES).​

Queen Matilda also remarked that such a relic could probably be found at Coaling and Auxiliary Terminal (CAT) Hayres, the old Alunyan naval base located on McMasterdonia's inland Tyrell Sea. King Guglielmo suggested that she would be welcome to use it for her own museum if she so wished. "Oh, the site is quite the museum," she replied, at which point Foreign Minister Narles remarked that perhaps it was best for both parties to enjoy the RAMSES in the present and concern themselves about the naval base later and in private.

The monarchs and their entourage then proceeded through the halls highlighting Alunya's initial attempts at nuclear power, starting with the Uranium-235 fuel cycle and the Logharipurr nuclear power station melt-down disaster. The exhibit pointed out the decade-long hiatus in nuclear power development as a systemic overhaul was implemented, and nuclear disarmament completed. The atomic energy hall concluded with the triumph of the Thorium-232 fuel cycle molten salt fast breeder reactor programs, and emphasized how Alunya is now well-positioned to consume-to-completion the spent fuel used in the discontinued uranium fuel cycles.

Her Majesty was heard to remark in the Energy Research hall that Alunyans had made great strides in developing batteries and the electric car. With a bit of a thaw, King Guglielmo also pointed out that Alunya was well-advanced in refrigeration as well as traction and electric motor control. He admitted that while more efficient coal power plants were still being built, and older ones not coming offline as rapidly as had been hoped, the country was well on its way to reducing emissions. But it was agreed that Alunyans were not in the vanguard on solar and wind powered technologies.

Foreign Minister Narles commented that Alunya's choice of 149 volts, 58.32 Hertz single phase alternating current seemed at odds with most of the world. Crown Prince Pasquale explained that it made more sense when seen in Alunyan units. King Guglielmo interjected that although it meant extra tooling for Alunyan manufacturers to compete internationally, it also served to protect the local markets. "Standardization always helps promote commerce, but it can also stifle creativity and begs the question of whose standards to adopt," the King added.

At the conclusion of the tour, the party proceeded to the parade grounds northeast of the Regia Palacio Pirouetti Royal Palace. There, Her Majesty and Foreign Minister Narles watched the Royal Llama Guard (the King's Own), stand down at noon in the presence of the Royal 322 Fusiliers, which answer to the King's daughter, Queen Junia. With the day complete, King Guglielmo and Crown Princess Fiona bid farewell to Queen Matilda and Foreign Minister Narles as sovereign power was transferred from the Kingdom to the Constitutional Monarchy of Alunya.

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The Royal Llama Guard (The King's Own) returns to barracks after standing guard to ensure that the Constitutional Monarchy of Alunya does not convene on an odd-numbered day per the Alunyan calendar, as stipulated in the Treaty of Pusseldorf.​
A military honor guard escorted Her Majesty and the Foreign Minister into Pirouetti Royal Palace for an official welcome by Queen Junia and the Government of the Constitutional Monarchy.



Official Press Release:
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The Constitutional Monarchy
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Alunya



Liverfool, Alunya -- Queen and Regent Matilda II of the House of McMaster, Kingdom of McMasterdonia, made her first official state visit to the Constitutional Monarchy of Alunya today. Queen Matilda was welcomed at the Pirouetti Royal Palace in Liverfool by Her Royal Majesty, Queen Junia of the House of Olivotto. The two heads of state, both presiding over liberal democracies as constitutional monarchs, exchanged mice and slow blinks in a manner of greeting.

Queen Matilda was the first foreign head of state ever invited to address the newly formed Parliament of the Constitutional Monarchy of Alunya. Although the constitutional government itself is relatively new, and shares sovereignty with the Kingdom of Alunya on alternating days, the McMasterdonian monarch did not mince words when addressing long standing grievances between the two nations.

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Queen Matilda II of McMasterdonia as she is introduced by Queen Junia for the first address of a foreign head of state to the Alunyan Parliament.​

While acknowledging the cooperative effort between McMasterdonia and Alunya in their respective lead roles in the construction of the McMasterdonian Canal, Queen Matilda addressed more recent concerns that allegedly are the result of errors in the canal's planning and design. Her Royal Majesty informed the Members of Parliament that the increased salinity resulting from the sea-level design had an adverse impact on many native species, As an example, she pointed out the likely extinction of Hansonn's Fishing Cat, a subspecies that was particularly dependent on the now extinct Tyrellian Barking Frog which was native to the McMasterdonian inland sea when it was only slightly briny. She informed her audience that a locked canal would have done much to moderate the salinity.

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Her Majesty Queen Junia (center), perplexed, looks to Minister for Foreign Affairs Giovanni Lobianco (right) for guidance as Queen Matilda of McMasterdonia speaks on environmental responsibility in an address to the Alunyan Parliament. Crown Prince Pasquale is seated at left.​

The address continued with an admonishment over the abandonment of Coaling and Auxiliary Terminal Hayres, a former naval base leased to Alunya upon the completion of the canal. Queen Matilda advised parliament that much equipment and many structures had been abandoned in place. These were not only a concern as point sources of pollutants and an eyesore, but also a haven for fugitives from McMasterdonian justice. As the site was still under lease and therefore under the sovereign jurisdiction of Alunya, the Kingdom of McMasterdonia was powerless to do much about it.

Her Majesty did have the good grace to mention that there were still significant business ties between the two states, and many more opportunities as well. She offered the hands of McMasterdonians in a partnership to address these matters. Queen Matilda stated that only nations on friendly terms could feel comfortable enough to speak so honestly about such issues, and that she looked forward to resolving them to a mutual benefit.

The speech was lukewarmly received with subdued purrs. Spirits picked up considerably after a luncheon held in Queen Matilda's honor in Parliamentary Celebration Hall. Members of Parliament used the opportunity to digest the McMasterdonian monarch's words, and by the conclusion of the meal were in a sufficiently bouyant word to congratulate the Queen on speaking so frankly.

Upon return to the palace, Prime Minister Dottoressa Valeria Petrini had a private audience with Her Majesty Queen Matilda. The McMasterdonian monarch then had a private meeting with Queen Junia, attended by Crown Prince Pasquale and several cats. Both the Prime Minister and the Queen refused to elaborate on the discussions, calling them frank and insightful.

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Prime Minister Dottoressa Valeria Petrini, left, and Queen Junia Olivotto, right, in a courtyard of the Regia Palacio Pirouetti Royal Palace, comparing notes on their respective private conversations with Queen Matilda of McMasterdonia.​

The subsequent televised press conference was more illuminating. Qeeen Matilda reiterated that there have always been strong business ties between the two countries. She pointed out that, as an example, McMasterdonia imported screws, bolts, nails and nuts as manufactured products, grains as agricultural products, and coal, kaolin and cement as extracted products. In exchange, Alunya imports paper, plastic pellets and sheeting, aluminum, and furniture; beans, fruits and truck vegetables; and natural gas, iron ore and lumber.

Queen Junia touched upon the controversy surrounding CAT Hayres, the abandoned Alunya naval base in McMasterdonia's inland waters. Her Majesty stressed that while talks would also need to include the Kingdom of Alunya, Queen Matilda had suggested that the former base be remediated and repurposed. "Queen Matilda has suggested that CAT Hayres may be an ideal location for a regional disaster relief organization," Queen Junia said. "I have suggested it be called Mass Emergency Relief Mutual Aid, or MERMAID, but any name will be up to the charter member states."

Her Royal Majesty Queen Matilda added, "Queen Junia had suggested the base's use for a regional coordinating centre of police. But we agreed that this may be better implemented in a decentralized structure, with each nation responsible for coordinating some area of law enforcement, such as financial crimes, narcotics trafficking, human exploitation or art theft." She added quickly, "I understand Alunyans are particularly concerned with criminal international animal trafficking and petnapping, for instance."

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Queen Matilda answers questions about commerce and international policing during a televised press conference in a courtyard of the Regia Palacio Pirouetti Royal Palace in Liverfool, Alunya. Her Majesty addressed concerns including the MERMAID organization, catnapping, and Alunya's nuts.​

In other matters, Queen Matilda stressed that McMasterdonia shows no favor in cable landing rights, and that Alunyan companies interested in this will have to file the necessary paperwork required of any other company. Her Majesty added that this point had come up in her conversations with Prime Minister Petrini.

Also discussed with the Prime Minister was the Hansonn's Fishing Cat, as Queen Matilda had mentioned it before parliament. It was tentatively agreed that the Small Cat Research and Preservation Society in Ronronne would be welcome to conduct a field survey in McMasterdonia to see if the subspecies was still extant.

As to joint military training exercises, it is a matter that will require input from the heads of the various military branches on both sides. She noted that Alunya, possessing a unique system of weights and measures, had armaments that were not compatible with most nations of the North Pacific, including McMasterdonia, and that this greatly complicated logistics.

Queen Junia added that the Constitutional Monarchy was interested in standardization, having already adopted international standards for some areas of production and for containerization. She acknowledged that the armaments question could make exercises difficult, but that much could be learned from each other.

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The lower salon of the Royal Banquet Hall of the Regia Palacio Pirouetti Royal Palace in Liverfool is prepared for the State Dinner featuring Queen Matilda of McMasterdonia as the guest of Qheen Junia.​

Upon the conclusion of the press conference, the two Monarchs left to prepare for the formal State Dinner, to which only select guests and some cabinet ministers were invited. In the interests of open discussion among those attending, the press was specifically excluded.

The following morning, at the press conference at the airport prior to departure, Queen Matilda publicly thanked Queen Junia for the hospitality shown to Her Majesty and to Foreign Minister Narles on behlaf of the Constitutional Monarchy of Alunya. "We wish to have you convey our thanks also to your father, King Guglielmo, whom we look forward to meeting in three of your days and two of our own," the McMasterdonian monarch stated. "It has been a very productive visit, and we believe that we can only strengthen our ties from this point forward."

Queen Junia thanked her guest for her kind words, saying, "There is little doubt that although there has been some unpleasantness in our mutual past, that better times await us. I personally look forward to seeing you again at my father's twenty-first coronation anniversary. Until we may meet again, may God have you in wise keeping."

 
We understand it is far too late, as the World Tour has already ended, but as you failed to welcome us on our world tour, normally we would not invite you to Syrixia. However, for unknown reasons, the Emperor has invited McMasterdonia and its Royal Family to join him at Balamb, our capital, for a tour of Syrixia. The Royal Family of McMasterdonia will then be treated to a glass of their choice at the Balambar.

We hope to see you here in our humble archipelago!

Sincerely,
The Syrixian Diplomatic Committee​
 
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