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NEW YEAR, NEW REIGN: NOUVELLE ALEXANDRIE'S ROYAL FAMILY NAVIGATES TRANSITION AMIDST GRIEF AND HOPE

This article is from Splendor & Spectacle, a glamorous, high-society focused magazine that would cover royal affairs, celebrity news, fashion, and culture in Nouvelle Alexandrie.

• Nouvelle Alexandrie Enters 1736 AN with Mixed Emotions as the Nation Continues to Mourn King Sinchi Roca I While Anticipating the Coronation of His Son, King Sinchi Roca II, Set for 12.III.1736
• King Sinchi Roca II's Pre-Coronation Period Marked by a Flurry of Activity, with the Monarch Already Making Headlines for His Modern Approach to Governance and Promises of Technological Innovation
• Palace Insiders Reveal the New King's Intensive Preparation for His Role, Blending Traditional Wechua Rituals with Contemporary Leadership Strategies, Earning Him the Moniker "The Millennial Monarch-in-Waiting"
• Queen Adelaide's Fashion Choices Become a National Obsession, with Her New Year's Eve Ensemble Sparking a Frenzy in the Fashion Industry and Selling Out Within Hours of Its Public Debut
• The Royal Children Capture Public Imagination at the New Year's Day Parade, with Princess Sayari's Charismatic Presence Hinting at the Future of the Monarchy

Cárdenas, FCD -- As the first rays of 1736 AN sunshine kissed the grounds of the Palace of Carranza, Nouvelle Alexandrie found itself caught in a curious limbo between mourning and anticipation. The nation, still draped in the somber hues of grief for the late King Sinchi Roca I, now turns its gaze to the future embodied by his son, the charismatic and decidedly modern King Sinchi Roca II. With the coronation set for 12.III.1736 AN, the country holds its breath, wondering what this new era might bring.

"It's like we're all at a very posh wake that's slowly morphing into a pre-coronation party," mused socialite and royal watcher, Isabella Valentina, elegantly sipping champagne at the Palace's exclusive New Year's reception. "We're toasting to the memory of our beloved late King while simultaneously picking out our outfits for the coronation. It's an emotional tightrope walk in stilettos, darling."

Indeed, King Sinchi Roca II has wasted no time in signaling his intent to modernize the monarchy. Palace sources report that the King has been burning the midnight oil in preparation for his new role. "His Majesty is determined to hit the ground running come coronation day," whispered one bleary-eyed aide, who wished to remain anonymous. "Yesterday, he suggested we livestream the coronation on ClipWave. The Lord Chamberlain looked like he might need smelling salts."

But it's not just the King making waves in this interregnum period. Queen Adelaide has become a fashion icon overnight, with her New Year's Eve ensemble – a stunning fusion of traditional Wechua weaving techniques and cutting-edge sustainable materials – selling out faster than you can say "coronation countdown." "We've had to double our production capacity," sighed Marcelo Vega, CEO of the royal couturier, Atelier Bellefleur. "Everyone wants to look like the Queen at the coronation, even if they're just watching it on television."

The royal children, not to be outdone, have captured the nation's heart with their own brand of charm. Princess Sayari, the newly designated Crown Princess, drew admiring gasps at the New Year's Day parade with her poised demeanor and a small Alexandrium-powered brooch that glowed with an otherworldly light. "She's got her father's innovative spirit and her mother's grace," gushed one onlooker. "The future of the monarchy looks bright indeed."

As Nouvelle Alexandrie steps into 1736 AN, the mood is one of cautious optimism tinged with reverence for the past. "We're in this fascinating interstitial space," reflected political commentator Diego Huaman. "We're honoring the legacy of King Sinchi Roca I while eagerly anticipating the reign of King Sinchi Roca II. It's like we're collectively holding our breath, waiting for the coronation to exhale."

The coronation of King Sinchi Roca II approaches, and with it, the promise of a new chapter in Nouvelle Alexandrie's storied history. May the period of mourning give way to celebration, and may our wardrobes be ready for what promises to be the event of the decade. The countdown to coronation has begun, and the nation watches with bated breath.

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PRINCESS EVA, CONFIRMED TO BE EXPECTING. "WE HAVE TWINS!" EXPECTANT PRINCE-FATHER SAYS

Princess Eva in her younger years.

• Imperial State explodes in joy at news of the continuation of the Imperial line
• Basilinna Esmeralda said to have been amused at this news
• Prince AAA bashful at official press conference announcing the news
• Imperial Family has united in celebrating these good news
• Imperial Synkletos adopts resolution of congratulations

Petropolis, Constancia -- It's official: Princess Eva is expecting.

This news was cheerfully announced at a press conference today. Present were the Palace press secretary, Prince Alexander Amirzadeh Augustin, more popularly known in media as "Prince AAA", and Mesazon Kenneth Keith Stürmer, representing the Imperial Constancian Government.

Press Secretary Villa provided the introductions and prologue. The actual news was broken and announced by the Prince, with the proud words, "We have twins!".

The initial announcement was accompanied by wide applause from all present, subsequently, cannon salutes and the pealing of church bells and the whistles of trucks, trains, fire vehicles and boats were heard throughout the Imperial State. Mesazon Kenneth Keith Stürmer later reported that part of the order of business for that session day were speeches in favor of the adoption of a resolution of congratulations. The Mesazon, himself a father, was on hand to publicly gift the Prince some cigars and a snifter of brandy, which the Prince took with much graciousness, and even more amusement, from the media and audience present.

The Princess Eva was presently resting, it was revealed, and continued to do "non-strenuous" work related to her posts as part of the Board of Governors of the Imperial Constancian Humanitarian Council and as part of the Board of Directors of the ESB Foundation.

These new, unnamed so far, imperials will be in line to inherit the Imperial Throne of Constancia, as well as the Principality of Molivadia, as well as the Principality of Arboria, among others, in accordance with the terms of the Petropolis Compact.

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CONSTANCIAN GREENS THROW DOWN ELECTORAL GAUNTLET

The next election to the Imperial Synkletos is constitutionally fixed to be held no later than 14.1.1738.

• The Constancian Greens have never won in any national election
• Considered a fringe party in Constancia
• Ideologically allied with similar parties in Micras
• Their entry provides Constancian voters with a fresh perspective and new solutions
• Environmental issues have recently surfaced in the Imperial State

Aqaba, Constancia -- The Constancian Green Party is ready to contest the next elections.

Constancian Green Party Chairman David Michális was confident that his party would win seats, declaring the challenge at a press conference held in a public park in Aqaba today.

"We believe that we have a strong constituency of Constancians who are not just interested to pursue environmental action, but are ready and willing to sustain tangible acts to make this permanent!" This statement was followed by loud applause from those gathered, as well as from many curious passerby.

Over the past couple of years, the Constancian Greens have been busy organizing their party from the grassroots, soon forming local and city chapters. Just last year, they had formed provincial chapters. It is not yet clear who will serve as party standard-bearer and their candidate for Mesazon.

Among the reforms targeted by the party are a Clean Air Act, a Clean Water Act, and cleaning up the Gulf of Aqaba, among others.