[MR] Coronation

[Dan & Hilda Mackison]

So as I understand it, the point of this letter is that His Grace Anton
shall not become a duke following this reign and remain (ahem) a duke?

Thomas

----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Steeves <ricks at duke.edu>
To: <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 11:02 PM
Subject: [MR] Coronation


>
> Greetings unto the populace of Atlantia from your Kingdom Seneschal,
Master Corwyn Sinister.
>
> As some of you are aware, His Grace Anton was unable to attend Coronation.
For those who do not know, Corpora VI.a.1.c.(2) "The royal pair must attend
their Coronation or Investiture. They must preside after it, at the next
Royal Lists, at the Coronation or Investiture of their successors, and at
such other events as may be dictated by the laws and customs of their realm
for the duration of their reign."
>
> I requested and was given a ruling from the Society Seneschal, Mistress
Eilis O'boirne. She referred to the ruling of the Board meeting of July 1999
for the case of Stephen and Niobe:
>
> "Policy Ruling: Ms. Forgue was asked by the seneschal of Atlantia to make
a formal ruling on whether King Stephan's being posted out of Atlantia for
military service would affect his and Niobe's reign.  Her ruling was that,
if Stephan is able to attend his successor's Coronation, his reign would be
considered complete.  If he is not able to attend the Coronation, his reign
would not be considered complete.  Either way, since Atlantian law permits a
consort to continue as sole ruler, Niobe's reign would be complete. This
decision was upheld by the Board."
>
> Her response in this case? "In the present case, Anton's reign can not be
considered complete -- an automobile breakdown is not the sort of "act of
God" which would lead to allowances being made.  However, Emer's reign is
complete and she can be declared a Countess; Havordth and Mary-Grace were
properly crowned and are now King and Queen of Atlantia."
>
> Let me be VERY Clear -- the reign has NOT been invalidated. All awards
given by TRM Anton and Emer still stand, including those given by the King
alone. However, Anton will not be able to accrue any benefits (like a change
in rank) from this reign. Of course, as His Grace would have received no
additional title ...
>
> Those who have ANY questions, please contact me. I will be glad to answer
them, and I'd rather give you a clarification or additional answer than have
you need to create your own clarifications.
>
> Long live their Majesties Havordth and Mary-Grace and Countess Emer,
Atlantia!
>
> Master Corwyn Sinister
> Seneschal, Atlantia
>
>
> Rick Steeves
> ricks at duke.edu                  http://www.corwyn.net
>
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