Local Disk (C:) wrote:One of the disappointed office-seekers in the Parti de Monarchism Démocratique et Fédéral (formerly the Parti de Fédéralisme Royal) has been a valuable source of information on the mysterious matter of Queen Renée. It appears that she and her child Isabelle have been under house arrest in Valois, New Kreshar (the former capital) for the last three years, while Prince Andre Berr has been in prison somewhere in rural Kundir. While this was rumored to be true for some time, my source's reliability is higher than usual, and conveys a dramatic piece of additional news: the Queen has escaped, along with her daughter Isabelle, and is fleeing the country. This fact has caused riots in several major cities (Valois, Gaunteaume, Delaune), but the government has shut down newspapers, phone lines, and cable to prevent the spread of information, and the police have been brutal in their response to the riots. Satellite internet still works, but since most of the receivers are communal, that will likely be shut off soon for the most part.
The true impact of this revelation is yet to be seen, since the government will have to answer for the fact that the Queen has been a mere tool in the Dorat administration's attempt to secure power and has not been co-reigning as monarch with the current King. The elections in two years will determine whether the first elected monarch in Lourenne will serve more than one term, or whether the people prefer their queen.
The big question is what will happen to the Orléans-Vasser line now that the Queen is known to be alive and well but in exile. The populace awaits the action of Rildanor and other nations of the IML; conservatives are split between monarchists, who favor the Queen and Rildanor, and isolationists who feel that Lourenne's sovereignty supersedes the divinity of the foreign lineage. If I had access to the internet, or good libraries, like in the old days, I could provide more perspective. However, the government is doing a good job of keeping our perspective under control, so I submit the facts as best I know them to you, Terra, and leave you to sort out the right from the wrong. :::
"Resolution regarding the settlement of the case of the monarchy"
Article I
The d'Orléans-Vassers, former royal and imperial family of Lourenne, are accepted by the Lourennais political community as a valuable family with deep historical-institutional roots in Lourennais society. They receive all rights and duties as any citizen.
Article II
Concerning the former Emperor, François I, and former Crown Prince, Immanuel, is decided upon passing of this resolution that they shall have to swear loyalty to the Republic. They would thus reject all claims to the throne. When doing so, they are allowed to run for public office.
Article III
All other d'Orléans-Vasser family members will be provided with aid to support their integration in Lourennais society. The Republic will do an extensive effort to make sure those who want receive living conditions (jobs, houses, &c.) proper to their former standing. They are given full political rights and do not have to swear loyalty to the Republic.
Article IV
All former royal and imperial possessions are to be confiscated by the Republic. This only applies to real estate, not to private possessions. The d'Orléans-Vasser family will receive a compensation of 10% of market value. The royal and imperial possessions will be given a public purpose (i.e. government administration, social club, museum &c).
Article V
The d'Orléans-Vasser family is allowed to retain all former titles. The government does not interfere with those trying to maintain an aristocratic status.
Article VI
When travelling abroad for political or economic purposes, d'Orléans-Vasser family members are granted a treatment as "Agent répresentatif de l'Etat" with diplomatic status. This does not apply however to cultural travel (holidays).
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