Portrait of Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy
Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy (1642 AN) is King of Batavia since 1669 AN. He returned to Batavia in 1666 AN and played the organ of the Cathedral of 's Koningenwaarde. Soon he re-established the Conservative Monarchist Party (which had dominated politics during most of the Second Kingdom) and entered the political arena. After the elections, he obtained an absolute majority in the House of Commons. In cooperation with the Ultraroyalists and decisive action, he succeeded in bringing about major reforms. This led to his accession to the throne in 1669 AN.
Arkadius is a descendant from the House of Vinandy, who already provided three kings and a queen for the Batavian throne.
Coronation
In preparation for the coronation of Arkadius an announcement has been made.
Announcement
Hear ye! Hear ye!
To His Highborn Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy, Archduke of ‘s Koningenwaarde, Duke of Gascony, Duke of Levensburg, Count of Bourbon, Count of Dasburgh, Count of Girond, Count of Vinandy, Baron of Ammerswoude and on the Loet, Baron of Bergkirche , Baron van Heydelberg, Lord of Audinghen, Lord of Paravel is confirmed, by way of noble descent from His Majesty Arkadius Hendrik des Vinandy, King of Batavia, Duke of Gascony, Count of Vinandy.
Please join your Batavian countrymen in the celebration of the coronation of our new king, the 9th Sprokkelmaand (February, 9).
The coronation takes place in the Cathedral of ‘s Koningenwaarde, during the united meeting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, with His oath-taking of the royal promise of office.
In celebration of the coronation of our new king you are invited to for a royal concert on Arkadiusplein in ‘s Koningenwaarde.
Please come in your nicest attire. Bathing within a week before the ceremony is highly encouraged.