Update: June 2014

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HM EDWARD IX ABDICATES
HM JAMES III&VIII BECOMES KING
LINE OF SUCCESSION ANNOUNCED​

JACOB M. STEWART APPOINTED ASSOCIATE JUSTICE​

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Foreign Update: JUNE 2014​

Monarch: HM James III&VIII Princess of Wales: HRH Alessandra​

His Majesty's Government​

Prime Minister: Andrew B. Fraser
Deputy Prime Minister: Bill Dearheart
Home Secretary: Edwin T.C. Astor
Foreign Secretary: Richard North
Defence Secretary: Vac Mikaelson
Culture Secretary: Victoria E. C. North
Director of MI5: Nigel Farage
Attorney General: Edwin T. C. Astor

WA Delegate: Lord Haldane [c]

30th Parliament​

Lords of Parliament
Richard, Duke Northumberland Speaker
Edwin Astor, Viscount Sterling

Members of Parliament
Sir. Andrew B. Fraser of Northern England (BCP)
Nigel Farge of Southern England (UKIP)
Takanashi of Wales (BCP)
Vac Mikaelson of Scotland (BCP)
Charles Fraser of Northern Ireland (BCP)

Supreme Court of the United Kindom​

Chief Justice: Daniel C.A. North
Sr. Associate Justice: Jacob M. Stewart
Jr. Associate Justice: Vacant

EDWARD IX ABDICATES​

Just shy of his one year anniversary on the throne HM Edward IX Abdicated citing real life work opportunities and the rebuilding of the forum as primary reasons.

I am soon to start a full-time Job that I had always hoped and dreamed I would get. It has been a gruelling and mentally horrid recruitment process experience, but I have come out the other end just about intact and have been offered a position... With the new forums, I believe there should be a new and fresh Head of State to suit the changing times, and one who has so dedicated himself to preserving the massive gains we have made in our nation count.

His Majesty in his announcement of abdication indicates a willingness to remain in the region as a participant and has adopted for himself, Lord Haldane.[c]

HM Edward IX Broadcasts His Abdication from Buckingham Palace​

JAMES CROWNED KING​

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B.B.C Special Report​

W. Mikaelson- LONDON, ENGLAND (Buckingham Palace Press Office; Westminister Abbey): Two days after King Edward IX announced his official impending resignation, His Majesty King James III, son of former King Edward, was crowned as the new King of the United Kingdom at Westminister Abbey, lead by His Grace, the Most Reverend, Richard North, Archbishop of Canterbury. After His Grace placed the Royal Crown, the Abbey erupted in cheers, and a crowd outside of the Abbey was heard cheering after the placing of the crown.
Even with the bittersweet moments, citizens rejoiced for the new monarch King James III in his crowning, in hope that His Majesty will bring new ideas, hope, and and long glorious reign in the benefit of the United Kingdom. The new monarch received well wishes and congrats from foreign regions as well, showing the influence and might the United Kingdom has had throughout NationStates. Reporting from London, England, and wishing His Majesty a long and prosperous reign, this is William Mikaelson, BBC News.

Coronation Honours Announced​

[c] Edward Plantagenet former Monarch and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, for dedication and service to our region since its foundation, is hereby awarded with a Life-Peerage. Viscount Haldane and Earl of Cardigan [c]

[c] Daniel North Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, for his devotion to uphold the rule of law, is hereby granted a Life-Peerage. Baron of the city and County of Oxford. [c]

[c] Klaus Mikaelson has tirelessly served our region, most recently with his involvement in the Forum move and being our longest serving Prime Minister and most devoted parliamentarian inducted into the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick [c]

[c] Andrew Fraser steered the region through a tumultuous period of time and has contributed towards our unity in the days and weeks following the forum split. created a Knight Bachelor [c]

[c] Richard North creating many of the graphics used by the Monarch and his work on the coronation are very much appreciated and deserving of recognition. Membership of the Royal Victorian Order [c]

[c] Coronation Medal and Ribbon is to be worn by all current members of HM's Government, of Parliament and the Armed Forces. The issue of this medal is also extended to the Deputy Ministers of Departments and, indeed, those employed by the BBC.

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LINE OF SUCCESSION ANNOUNCED​

On June 9, 2014 His Majesty James III&VIII announced his line of succession;

Her Royal Highness, Princess Alessandra, the Princess of Wales
Countess of Somerset
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Alessandra, our former Monarch, is a long serving member of the community and someone we can all rely upon. Having served as our Head of State, once before, I am in absolutely no doubt that, should I be unable to carry out my duties as King, in Alessandra, the United Kingdom shall have a most capable Sovereign.

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Her Royal Highness, Constance St. James, the Princess Royal
Duchess of Arundel
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Constance, the architect of almost all of our legal-framework and the Root Administrator, is a natural choice to be included in the Line of Succession given her enduring presence and standing in our community. The sense of stability which her presence brings to the Line of Succession cannot be understated.

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From His Majesty's Government
25th Premiership
Sir. Andrew Fraser, Prime Minister​

Dear citizens of distant realms,

In our last foreign update, you would have seen that our region had been overcoming some obstacles, namely an off-site forum transfer. The forum transfer is complete, and it went off without a hitch. We have an active populace, a steady growing rate of citizens and foreign diplomats, plus government initiatives have been able to commence after this tremendous regional effort. United Kingdom has proven itself once again to be a strong community filled with determined members; I’m proud to be its Prime Minister. I hope your region has further prospered, and that you all stay safe and continue to enjoy the warm embrace of NationStates!

Kind regards,
Sir Andrew B. Fraser, Prime Minister and Member for Northern England.

Parliament of the United Kingdom
By: Bill Deerheart

There has been a lot of activity in Parliament since the last update. Most noticeably, former Prime Minister Jacob Stewart has been appointed as the new Senior Associate Justice following a hearing from Parliament, headed by Speaker Richard North. Justice Stewart, a veteran of the region and the courts, was appointed by an absolute majority of 6-0 in favour.
Several bills have also gone through Parliament. A bill regarding the updating of the Masters list, a list of active members of the region and their basic details, has been tabled. Meanwhile, a bill regarding the regional chat room and a bill regarding the establishment of a formal system for creating a regional holiday are also currently passing through parliament.
Of course, those who keep regular updates on the region will know that we have a general election coming up, which will determine the makeup of the next parliament. With around 2 weeks to go, things are only beginning to spice up, although the major parties, including the ruling British Centrist Party, are currently in the middle of a nomination process. The victors of this election, in addition to the two Lords to be appointed by the King, shall make up the 31st Parliament since our regions creation.

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Monarch: His Majesty James III&VIII
Princess of Wales: HRH Alessandra​

Prime Minister: Andrew B. Fraser
Deputy PM: Bill Dearheart
Foreign Affairs Secretary: Richard A. North​