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King Sherwin Names His Appointments for the Royal Council

The Karthied Herald, 16 September, 2015

His majesty today named his candidates for the three crown appointed positions of the Royal Council. He named his long time friend, Duke Phillip Montgomery of Lamarinthia as High Chancellor, an appointment that came as no surprise.

Duke Montgomery received the Chancellor's Seal from Alfred Rhodes in a solemn ceremony before the Landesgrad. The King's father gave a short speech on the importance of the Chancellor's position and included a moving anecdote of his appointment by his late wife, Queen Catheryn II. He reminded Duke Montgomery that he was the voice of the Kingdom in the King's ear.

Donal Fitzpatrick was replaced as treasurer by the King's brother, Stuart, who has stepped down as Minister of Trade. Nathaniel Hancock de Alayn was retained as Warden General.

The Landesgrad was then called to order by Duke Montgomery and the appointment of the three ministers was called. Count Havel Fordham was named Minister of Trade, Wilhelm Mortimer was retained as Minister of Civil Order, and Duke Alphius Skywing was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Duke of Idjo's appoinment has stirred much controversy with many speculating the King may have had a hand in his appointment. Charlotte Halpern, Queen Catheryn's Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke with the press afterwards, assuring all that the appointment is in the best interest of the Kingdom nor was the appointment influenced by the crown. She will soon begin her new assignment as Diplomat to Tajis.

 

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Crown Prince to Serve Two Year Service in Royal Navy

The Karthied Herald, 21 November, 2015

At the Royal Address last evening King Sherwin was proud to announce that his son has chosen to serve in the Royal Navy for his mandatory two year military service. The King congratulated his son and presented him with a ceremonial sword, signifying his passage into manhood.

When asked what part of the navy he wanted to serve in, Irwin answered that his intentions were to serve aboard a submarine. This means completing one of the most prestigious and grueling courses the navy has to offer, lasting six months, and not counted as part of mandatory service.

Warden General Nathaniel de Alayn put in a personal recommendation to Rackham Academy which accepted the young prince's application. He will begin attendance after the new year.

Irwin will be the first member of the royal family to serve aboard a submarine.

 

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King Sherwin Travels to Tajis for Political Summit

The Karthied Herald, 26 November, 2015

King Sherwin IV will travel to Serzulem, Tajis on his first trip outside of Esplandia after his coronation, for a summit of leaders from both nations as they attempt to hammer out a comprehensive trade and mutual cooperation pact.

Among the summits agenda are issues such as relaxing trade restrictions and setting up a free trade zone in Genova.

Nationalist leaders are amongst the supporters of the pact and greater amounts of cooperation between the two nations, calling for the formation of a Hastfratic League for all nations that share Hastfrad languages and culture.

 

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Landesgraad to Vote on Longstanding Ban on Foreign Automobile Imports
The Karthied Herald. 8 December, 2015

A proposal to lift a ban on foreign automobile imports which has stood since the reign of Catheryn I will be voted on by the Lecht Hedder Court this coming week. The proposal has already passed the Huskanter Court with a three to one margin.

The repeal will lift the ban only in cities that have been designated as open ports by last months Esplando-Tajin summit. These new open ports will allow foreign companies to import previously restricted goods to Esplandia with many reduced tariffs. Esplandians wishing to purchase a foreign automobile however will be charged a much higher sales tax than on a domestic automobile.

Esplandia is one of the regions top exporters for iron and steel, and it's hoped this proposal will help stimulate increased demand for raw materials and also it's hoped that Esplandian manufacturers will see reduced tariffs on Esplandian goods heading to foreign markets.

The CEO of Androkar-Markov had praised the proposal as the first steps in globalizing Esplandia's economy which has had to rely on domestic consumers for growth. Androkar-Markov saw a steep drop in profits earlier this year and are hoping to make it up in foreign exports this quarter.

Other banned goods that may also see their bans lifted are foreign wines and liquors, and electronics.

So far the only city announced as an Open Trade Port is Genova, with at least three more cities to be approved by 2017.

 

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Rhuvish Expansionism Raises Alarm in Tajis, King Sherwin Pledges Military Support
The Karthied Herald, 28 December, 2015

The Sonacist Party in Rhuvanland has moved to secure large areas of land just south of the Tajin boarder. The Rhuvish expansionism has created alarm in the small country as fears of occupation have lead the High Government to send the Palace Guard southward. The Tajin parliament has voted in favor of increased military presence along the entirety of the southern border.

Warden General Nathaniel de Alayn has gone to Tajis where twenty thousand Esplandian troops have already been deployed as a safeguard against possible incursion.

King Sherwin has already condemned Sonacism as fascism by another name, stating his intentions of cutting all ties with Rhuvanland.

 

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King Sherwin and Duchess Abigail Announce They're Having Fourth Child
Karthied Herald, 19 January 2016

Duchess Abigail, the wife of King Sherwin, is expecting her fourth child. The news was announced in a statement released by the High Chancellor's office last week, and was confirmed by the duchess yesterday. This news follows weeks of speculation as the pregnancy enters the third month.

The royal couple is said to announce the baby's gender within the next two weeks. The birth is expected in late July and no changes in the Duchesses public appearances are expected over the upcoming weeks.

 

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Royal Announcement, Fourth Child Will Be a Boy
Karthied Herald, 3 March, 2016

There is much celebration today following the royal announcement that King Sherwin and Duchess Abigail's fourth child will be a boy. When asked about the name the royal couple remained silent saying only that they did have a name picked out but were not going to reveal it at this time. The couple had been trying for another child since the birth of their third child, Princess Silvia.