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Foreign Dispatch

Volume IX, Issue II

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WA Delegate: The Republic of Aelbarrow
| Nation Count: 324 | Regional Rank: 34th |


The Monarchy

Emperor: Onder Kelkia
Crown Prince: Theoden Sebastian
Prince Imperial: Linkin Talleyrand​
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The Imperial Council

Prime Minister: Vedant Madan
Minister of the Exterior: Akillian Talleyrand
Minister of the Interior: Edward Talleyrand
Minister of Culture: Nick Powell
Minister of Communications: Linkin Talleyrand



Emperor Onder Signs Constitution XII

After a review of past legislation by the Imperial Senate, several senators began to support the drafting of a new constitution for the realm. In close cooperation with the Monarchy, the issue quickly took precedence over the other bills on the floor, causing a surge of activity in the legislature. After receiving the approval of the Senate, Constitution XII was delivered to the Throne Room of Hedingham Palace, where it received royal assent by His Supreme Majesty.

Constitution XII establishes a fully-elected unicameral legislature, vesting the power of the Estates General into the Imperial Senate. His Supreme Majesty noted in a statement after the signing of the document that, "The abolition of the appointed seats of the Imperial Senate means that there is no direct role for the nobility in legislating, which is almost unprecedented within our regional history."

The new Constitution also revises the selection for Prime Minister and the composition of the Guardian Council. In the new system, the leaders of political parties are now considered official candidates for prime minister during general elections. The Guardian Council, the body that offers advice to the Monarchy on matters of state, is now solely composed of Peers of the Realm who are selected to serve as Guardian Counsellors. The most notable change to the council is its new responsibility for managing the accession of the Imperial Crown. The Lord High Steward Wilhelm Somerset was appointed by the Emperor to serve as Moderator of the Guardian Council.




Election Season

On 11th May, the Emperor called for the first election since the passing of Constitution XII. The election concluded with the Lion Party achieving three seats, and the newly formed Imprimis Party taking the remaining two. TheGemini of the Imprimis Party was elected President of the Imperial Senate. The remaining Senators elected, two of whom are peers, were; Kaiserholt (LP), Maple syrup (IP), Nick Powell (LP), and Edward Talleyrand (LP).

With no party leader selected as Prime Minister by the Imperial Senate, the Emperor opened nominations to all electors. On 22nd May, a rising statesman Vedant Madan (LP) was successfully confirmed by the Senate and appointed Prime Minister by the Emperor. In an address from the official residence of the LKE premiership, Number 27 Layton Street, Prime Minister Vedant Madan selected his cabinet and issued his objectives for the term.

In his first executive order, the Prime Minister focuses on strengthening cultural institutions of the region, making several appointments to the Imperial Government. Some appointments included, the Duke of Crownchester, Valfor Talleyrand, to Chancellor of the University of The Land of Kings and Emperors, and Maple syrup who was appointed Curator of the regional role-play.



Imperial Command Reforms

Following the recent round of reforms, General Theoden Sebastian announced changes to the command structure of the Imperial Army. In the General's announcement, two additional seats were created within the Imperial Command, the Commander of the Field Army and the Commander of the Habsburg Infantry Division. Lieutenant General Akillian Talleyrand was selected as the first Commander of the Field Army, deputy to the Chief of the Imperial General Staff. Major General Linkin Talleyrand was promoted to Quartermaster-General (filling the deputy CIGS former post), and Major General Valfor Talleyrand was promoted to Commander of the Habsburg Infantry Division. The incumbent Adjutant-General, Lieutenant General Cornelius Talleyrand, continues to serve in this post.

The new composition of the Imperial Command follows the recent set of initiatives issued under General Sebastian. Like the changes to the ranking and structure of the Imperial Army, the expansion of the command creates a stronger council of general officers to contribute in the advancement of the force. These senior officers will assist in administrative and operational military matters, and aid in the organization of the Imperial Army.



Other News Of The Realm...
- In a recent announcement from the palace, Emperor Onder issued Letters Patent, recognizing electors for their service to the region. Former Prime Minister Edward Talleyrand was created Baron of Crescent. Longtime member of the LKE, Kaiserholt, was raised to Viscount of Hawthorne. Distinguished member Royal Penguin was created Marquess of Sicillia. Lastly, former Prince of the LKE, HEM Tiberius was created Duke of Wellington.

- Constitution XII reintroduces the position of Puisne Judge of the High Court. Appointed by the Lord Chancellor, the judges may now preside over cases of first instance and assist in the daily affairs of the judiciary.

- An amendment to the Hall of Honours Act was passed, allowing new inductees to enter the hall. Nominees may now receive the proper approval of the Imperial Senate, where the Emperor may then grant the induction. Past inductees include the Emperor, Crown Prince and former Prime Minister Valfor Talleyrand.


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On behalf of His Supreme Majesty's Government, Peers, Electors and the Imperial Family of the LKE, wishing you all the best!
 
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