Court report of TRM’s Christopher & Morgen from the Coronation of Maynard & Liadain on April 18th A.S. 43 held in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael as reported by THL Matilda Bosvyle de Bela Acqua, Silver Buccle, with the assistance of THLord Brandubh O’Donnghaile.

The AEthelmearc Privateers (LLC) presented Their Majesties with a share of the recyclable goods they’d found on sunken ships within, or reasonably near, the territorial waters of the Kingdom. Their Majesties were pleased by this bounty and the efforts of their naval security force.

Master Morien ap Rhys requested the Crown and populace bear witness as Lady Roxane de St. Luc accepted a belt from him as his apprentice. Their Majesties wished them both well in their future endeavors.

Prince Maynard arrived at court to lay His claim to the Throne of AEthelmearc. While the Kingdom has prospered under the rule of Christopher and Morgen, His Highness had answered Their test of skill and honor upon the field, besting all comers at Their Crown Tournament. This was verified by THLady Allesandra d’Avignon and Sir Bear the Wallsbane as representatives of the Offices of Seneschal and Earl Marshal. Their Majesties’ Herald did concur as well. His Highness did withdraw temporarily to allow Their Majesties to complete Their business before the assembly.

Their Majesties noted the 20^th anniversary of the appointment of our Lady Protector, Mistress Cassadoria Finialla, at the very birth of our Principality, now Kingdom of AEthelmearc.

Sir Maghnus an Chnoic na n’Iora was created a Baron of the Court for his long and steadfast service to AEthelmearc (scroll illum Gillian Llwelyn, calig Mary Elizabeth Clason)

THLady Allessandra d’Avignon was created a Baroness of the Court for her unfailing service to Their Majesties as head of Their retinue (scroll in progress by Ekaterina Volkova and Boudiccea Ravenhair).

Duchess Sir Rowan de la Garnison was invited into Their Majesties’ presence to give answer as to whether she would accept inclusion as a companion of the Order of the Laurel. Before she could speak, His Majesty reminded Her Grace, that she was in fealty to Him, and that it was His express wish that she accept. With a smile and much humility, she wisely agreed with His Majesty, that she would be most honored to accept such accolade.  His Majesty requested to hear the opinions of the Peers. Viscount Alexander Caithnes of Wyk spoke for the Royal Peers about the generosity and graciousness with which Rowan had served as Queen, not once, but twice. Sir Angus MacBain spoke for the Chivalry of how greatly he has been inspired by her spirit and kindness. On behalf of the Order of the Pelican, Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope allowed the populace to voice their opinion regarding how they have benefited from Her Grace’s service to the Society. And lastly Viscountess Judith of Kirtland remarked that Rowan’s culinary research and talent for making period recipes palatable for even her husband had long indicated that she was to be a companion of the Laurel. Their Majesties called for appropriate regalia to present to her Grace so all would know of the esteem in which she is held. The ancestral medallion came by messenger from the heart of Baroness Daedra McBeth a Gryphon; a wreath of laurel leaves (for cooking) was created by Dame Brigit MacLean; a cloak from the hand of Baroness Alison of the Many Isles (and several other embroiderers) was placed upon her shoulders by Duchess Meirwen uerch Owein; and as tradition in AEthelmearc dictates, His Majesty called for the ancestral Fruitcake to be gifted to Her Grace.  Rowan then swore a new oath upon the sword of state and was presented to the court as a Mistress of the Laurel (scroll by Yvianne de Castel d’Avignon, wording by Mahin Banu Tabrizi).

Their Majesties gave Sigils to the following people in gratitude for their assistance to the Crown during the 11 months past: Baroness Aleea Baga, Baroness Allesandra d’Avignon, Baroness Amaryllis Coleman, THLord Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Caillen of the Debatable Lands, Caitriona ingean ui Bhraonair, Lady Catriona MacKinnon,  Baroness Ceceily of Whitehaven, Clan Yama Kaminari, Lord Clewin Kupferhelbelinc, Lady Elaine Fairchild, Countess Genvieve du Vent Argent, Baron Geoffrey fitzDavid, Baroness Gwendolyn the Graceful, Hana-ishi (called Sthurrim Caithnes), Lord Kaminari no Shiro, Lord Jacob of Dunbar, Joiundr hinn Rotinn, Sir Magariki Katsuichi no Koredono, Baron Maghnus an Chnoic na n’Iora, Lady Minamoto Taikawa Saiaiko, Lady Muirgheal inghen Duhbhgaill, Sir Ogami Akira, THLord Robert Marston, Lord Robert pour maintenant, Lady Rosalia Iuliana Andere, Lady Roxane de St. Luc, Sedony d’Ash, Lord Stevyn le Raven, Baroness Ts’vee’a bas Tseepora Levi, Lady Tseepora of the Debatable Lands, THLord Urho Waltterinen, Lord William Parris, Lady Zoe Akropolitina.

Their Majesties dismissed Their personal retainers with thanks for their generous service.

His Majesties dismissed the Queens guards along with their Captain, Lord Kaminari no Shiro.

Their Majesties requested the populace join them in remembrance of those who have passed from this earth, but not from our hearts in recent months.

His Majesty composed Himself and spoke the words in His heart, thanking His Queen and inspiration, Morgan, for standing with him during Their reign, and promised Her that she would always be his Queen. He removed the Crown from her brow and assured her that he would join her in retirement shortly.

King Christopher called upon his heirs, Prince Maynard and Princess Liadain once more. As His Highness kneeled before one and all, Christopher removed the Prince’s coronet, and replaced it with the Crown of AEthelmearc declaring Maynard our 24th King. With a bow to His Majesty, Christopher retired from the hall.