Funeral Lawrence The First, King of Montenbourg
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The royal standard was lowered from the flagpole above Bourgeon Palace as news broke of King Lawrence passing . The Palace press release reports that the cause of death was a ruptured brain cancer. Word spread fast as key members of the royal family, the government, and the Royal Council were seen being brought into the Palace throughout the night.In a speech to the House this morning Prime Minister Xavier Bettel stated that the nation would be in official mourning for two weeks and expressed his sadness. " I had the honor of knowing King Lawrence and serving him as a Leader of His Government. He was a great man who put his country first. He saw us through good times and bad, I am sure I speak for the entire country when I say that we will miss him and his family is in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult time. All of us in this chamber stand by the Royal Council."
Lady Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham has put out the call for the Royal Council to gather in Bourgeon Palace to ensure the smooth transition from King Lawrence to his daughter Crown Princess Victoria. The Crown Princess, is only 25 years old and will become the youngest person to ever be crowned Queen of Montenbourg. Upon her accession to Queen, her sister Princess Catherine will be named the heir apparent, as the Crown Princess has not children currently.
Around the country the news of King Lawrence's death has been meet with shock and disbelief. The King was seen as fairly young and healthy and he and the royal family enjoyed immense popularity in Montenbourg, but lately he hasnt been seen. All the parties in the House expressed their sadness at the news, including the National-Socialist Party who said that while they were mourning his death, they hoped it would pave the way to Montenbourg becoming a republic.
A funeral is being planned and it is expected that dignitaries from around Europe will attend. The funeral will be presided over by the Archbishop of Montague and Primate of Montenbourg, Msgr. Francesco Galardi.
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The Crown Princess Victoria, arrived at the Bourgeon Palace where the Count and Countess of Grantham where expecting her along with the Royal Court. "Victoria...Your Majesty. So sorry for this loss."
She with serenity answered "Is in this times where we must endure."
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The session of the Royal Council started. Members of the royalty, high ranking members where in their traditional red robes, and the Crown Princess was in all black, as custom says.
The Lord Grantham was not expecting to be overseeing the funeral of another King, he had thought for sure the Queen Mother, now Queen Grace, would be the next one to kick the bucket. The Lord Grantham was presciding in the rest of the Royal Council to assemble in the meeting room. The Duke of Warwick was the last person to enter the meeting room, as he sat down he addressed the Lord Grantham, "My Lord, you'll have to forgive the Duke of Leckie, he will not be attending today. I have been asked to speak on behalf of the royal family." Grantham nodded solemnly, "I understand. I thank you for attending yourself, I know it must be difficult to do this." The other members of the Royal Council nodded along at the Lord Grantham words.
"This caught us off guard, to say the least. So we have agreed to use the plans that had been agreed to for Queen Grace's funeral." The Lord Grantham paused for a second and looked around before beginning again. "The honor guard is being assembled and His Eminence the Archbishop is on his way to Monague. The Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Bourgeon Palace, and the road in between have all been prepared for the processions and ceremonies. Formal invitations have been extended to all the royalty across Europe and the wider world. Heads of State and Government are also being invited." The Lord Grantham motioned to the cards in front of every member of the Council. "Dignitaries will arrive at Montague International Airport, either the day before or the day of; from there they will be taken to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, which is located near the cathedral. The Royalty from @Spain, @Inquista, @Inimicus, @Icholasen, @Fremet will be invited to stay in Bourgeon Palace, if they choose to do so transportation will be provided for them."
The Lord Grantham nodded to Lord Klaussen to begin his part of the speech. "The Heads of State and then the Heads of Government. Dignitaries will be free to mingle before the funeral in the hotel and afterwards in Bourgeon Palace. Everything is in place for their arrival. All we do now is wait."
With that the Royal Council was adjourned and the members left to go about their business. Senior members of the Montenbourg Government and Princess Catherine would be at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to greet dignitaries, while those who went to Bourgeon Palace would be greeted by the Queen-Mother Grace and members of the Royal Family.
[OOC: Feel free to write condolences and RP.]
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Vespina once again took the skies but this time it is bringing the Reitzmic Royals and Prime Minister to a funeral service. Simon, Queen Katherine, King George, and the Royal Kids all wore black. The flight was accompanied by a few Bloodhound FIghter Jets. The escorts left moments after Vespina entered Montenbourgian Airspace. They were the first guests as Vespina landed in the designated airstrip. The plane stopped at the waiting stairway and the door then opened and after a few moments, George, Katherine, Simon, and the Royal Children appeared in all-black.
Edward, second in line to the throne started to have tears fall from his eyes as he brings a tissue paper from his pocket. Edward remembered the time when he met King Lawrece and he was give a gift by this last Christmas. The Royals arrived at the place called Ritz-Carlto Hotel from a limousine to meet Princess Catherine of Montenbourg.
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Sofía was really sad about the death of the Montenbourgian King, and she decided to attend on behalf of the King and the Queen of Spain which had just arrived from Inimicus. The aircraft landed at Montague and Sofia got onto her motorcade to Bourgeon Palace. She was with the Paris Count, which would support her in this time. Juan Carlos was in Nofoaga, so he would never take that as bad as Sofía did with the betrayal of his husband and Corinna.
They both arrived at Bourgeon Palace, in black clothes. They waited for someone to give them instructions, as they didn't want to break any protocol or preparation done for the really tragic day for Montenbourg.
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Archbishop Mikaela Kligenberg arrived at the Bourgeon Palace dressed in black. The characteristically happy and energic Archbishop was rather somber for the sorrowful occasion, and was barely able to muster a stoic smile as she waved at onlookers outside the Bourgeon Palace. The Archbishop offered her deepest and most sincere condolences to Queen-Mother Grace and several other members of the royal family, who greeted her upon her arrival.
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The procession started. People mourning in the streets, as the Royals and head of states made the procession towards the Cathedral.
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The motorcade and carriages were moving towards the Cathedral, the now queen kept her tears and saw the people mourning. She remained strong, but without a smile.
At the Cathedral, the now Queen Victoria, received the condolences of the royal guests and members present at the funeral.
The members of the @Kingdom-of-Reitzmag , King George "I'm sorry for this loss..". Queen Katherine "Your Majesty, a duty undertakes you...". the kids gave the now Queen white roses. The Prime Minister of Reitzmag Simon "Our country is saddend by this loss."
Sofia of @Spain "My dear, what a moment in history, our country is with you." The now Queen thanked her, and let some tears out. Sofia continued "I'm with you..." and hug her.
The Archbishop of @Inquista "He is with God now, ruling for the better...." the now Queen thanked her. The Archbishop replied "Our now Queen of Montenbourg, the lord is with you.
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After the service, the now Queen offered a reception a the Bourgeon Palace where she addressed the guestss who where present at this sad event. All the guests where waiting a the atrium room in the Bourgeon Palace, and the now Queen Victoria advanced towards the palace.
At the atrium the now Queen Victoria arrived and made a speech in front of the guests and members of the Royal Family, present where Archbishop Mikaela Kligenberg of @Inquista, Sofia of @Spain, Queen Katherine and King George of @Kingdom-of-Reitzmag.
"My friends and members of the court, It all seems so unbelievable still that my father is no longer here and it is only after some time has passed one begins to realise how much he is missed, my father was an outstanding leader of Europe and a friend to all, he proved that monarchies who work hand in hand with the people are responsible to deliver progress, and Montenbourg, is a nation by and for all, always ready to help to the most needed, we all today are Montenbourg.... she let some tears come down by the sudden death of my dear father I am called to assume the duties and responsibilities of sovereignty....
"My heart is too full for me to say more to you today than I shall always work, as my father did throughout his reign, to mantain our name in europe as the House of Bourgeon, to advance the happiness and prosperity of my peoples. We have been so comforted to know that we are not alone in our sorrow, as it seems so many people feel they have lost a friend as well as a king."
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