Wed, 10/12/2011 - 04:45 — Anonymous Capital/Core 001-1121 Strephon's
jubilee year has begun, with Holiday celebrations in and around the Imperial
Palace.The first order of business was the annuncement of the day's Honors
list. Today's list was of unusual length, but held few surprises. In a solemn
ceremony, the Emperor presided from the Iridium Throne over the conferment of
honors on several dozen new knights and peers. Afterward he issued his annual
Address from the Throne, making no major new policy announcements.Holiday
festivities began after the morning's ceremonial. The celebrations were of
special magnificence, involving public appearances by over twenty dukes and
three Imperial archdukes as well as the Imperial family.Grand Princess
Ciencia appeared at several functions with her consort-designate, Doctor
Frater Ganidiirsi Simalr, F.O.A., of Ushra. The couple received
congratulations from many of the Imperium's notables as well as
representatives of the public.Notable for her presence was Duchess Margaret
Yetrina Alkhalikoi Tukera of Anaxias and Delphi, making an unusual appearance
in Capital society. The duchess emerged from the Palace at the beginning of
the day's events, with no previous public announcement of her arrival on
Capital. She and her family spent most of the day with the Emperor, taking
part in several ceremonies and social events.Ω
