Death of Basilinna Esmeralda
Her Imperial Majesty Basilinna Esmeralda entered mortality at 7:35 in the morning of 13.XI.1743, at the Palace at Nivardom.
Mesazon Ardashir Bābakān-e Osman, concurrent Grand Vizier of Raspur, addressed the Imperial Synkletos, as he opened the session at 9:00 a.m. of 13.XI.1743, stating, "It is with the most profound regret that we announce, as part of our duty, the death of our beloved sovereign, Basilinna Esmeralda."
A few minutes after this statement was broadcast live, individual news networks throughout Constancia repeated the official news, with all broadcasters dressed in mourning:
"Her Imperial Majesty entered mortality at the Palace at Nivardom at 7:35 this morning. The Basileus Giakoumis II and Basileusa will remain at Nivardom this evening and will return to Petropolis tomorrow."
The Standard of the Imperial Family was seen to be lowered to half-mast above the Imperial Palace at Petropolis, and the flag of the Imperial State was also set to fly at half-staff all over the Imperial State and its embassies worldwide. Imperial Constancian Ambassadors were said to be informing their host governments at that same moment.
Aftermath
Reactions
Domestic
International
ESB: The ESB Group worldwide brought out mourning paraphernalia and remembrance corners for their late lamented Chairwoman.
Natopia: Chancellor Isabella Betancourt released an emotional statement highlighting the "unbreakable bonds between our nations forged through our shared challenges and triumphs," while Emperor Nathan III proclaimed five days of mourning throughout Natopia. The Frenzy unanimously passed a resolution honoring Basilinna Esmeralda's contributions.
Nouvelle Alexandrie: King Sinchi Roca II issued a formal statement expressing "profound grief at the loss of a steadfast ally and friend to the Federation," declaring a seven-day period of national mourning with flags lowered to half-mast across all government buildings. The Council of State, led by Premier Juan Pablo Jimenez, announced plans to send a high-level delegation to attend funeral ceremonies in Constancia.
Oportia: Federal Representative Marcel Vermeuil offered "formal condolences on behalf of the Oportian people" and implemented a three day morning period where flags were lowered to half-mast.
Zeed: President Gennady Lakshmann publicly expressed his condolences, signed a book of condolence at the Imperial Constancian Embassy in Rusjar, and ordered the flag of the Commonwealth of Zeed to be flown at half-mast until the time of the burial.
