St Thomas Palace

Home of the Caledonyian Imperial Family

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The Caledonyian Empire

Monarch: John II

Heir: Catherine The Princess of Avalon

Monarchy: Absolute

Family Tree: Here(Includes members from the Astanara Imperial)

Character Page: Here (WIP)

Start from the Beginning: Here

Story by Chapters: 1

To The Edge and Back (Formerly Chapter 2)

A Step Towards Modern (coming soon)

A Modern Story (Chapter 4)

Information about Titles in the Caledonyian Empire: Here

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Other Royal Families 

Astanara Imperial Family: Here

Alexandrian Royal Family: Here

Cleopatorian Royal Family: Here

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Hey guys so the state visit with @themeiningenroyals will be postponed till the new year. I had some medication changes that are making me feel kind of blah. I’m hoping to still have the Christmas posts up by Christmas.

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The Duchess of Kent and Prince Sebastian's Christmas Card released

Her Imperial Highness The Duchess of Kent and His Royal Highness Prince Sebastian of Castiel released their Christmas Card earlier this week.

A fairly simple but sweet card taken in the Duchess' apartment in St. Thomas Palace.

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Palace to host Meiningen Royals

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St. Thomas Palace releases statement regarding The Emperor

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Raymond: Their Imperial Highness’ The Princess of Avalon, The Duke of Devonshire and The Duke of Newburg, Your Imperial Majesty.

John: Thank you Raymond.

John: Thank you for coming everyone. 

Catherine: Of course Papa, your message sounded urgent. Is everything okay?

John: No, unfortunately it is not Dove. I have been having some worrying symptoms for several months now and your mama finally made me see a doctor and after several months of testing it has revealed that I am in the early stages of multiple sclerosis.

Catherine, Henry and Nick sit in stunned silence for several minutes while the unexpected news sinks in.

Catherine: Oh papa

Nick: Whatever you need you John, Abi and I are here for you.

Catherine: Of course Papa anything you need.

John: Thank you, the news is still settling in but I do know that I want to keep this between us and Nick of course Abi. I don’t want anyone else, especially Ellie to know. It can wait till after the wedding. I will be starting treatment soon and I have been advised that the bad days will outnumber the good for quite sometime. Henry, Nick, I will need help with my patronages and their events.

Henry: Absolutely John, I am more than happy to step in where needed.

Nick: I am more than willing to help John and maybe if we can come up with a reason why, I know Louis would be willing to help also.

John: Alex and I have been talking about a reason to release to the public about why I will be temporarily stepping down. Which brings me to Catherine. Dove, I will need you to step in as Regent for the foreseeable future.

Catherine: I’ll do anything you need but are you sure Papa?

John: I am. Your mother and I have spoken at length and you are the obvious choice as my heir and I will be here to guide you as I can and I know that James and Frederick will also be more than willing to help you where they can. 

John: We will be releasing a statement that I will be receiving medical treatment for a new health condition and will likely be stepping away for a time. We’ll announce that Catherine will be acting as regent and that Henry, Nick and possibly Louis will be taking on my patronage engagement schedule. Nick, if you could ask Louis and let me know what he says I would appreciate it. 

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Duchess of Kent and Prince Sebastian attend wedding of Lady Margaret Schulte

Her Imperial Highness The Duchess of Kent and her new fiancee His Royal Highness Prince Sebastian of Castiel attended the wedding of Lady Margaret Schulte, a close personal friend of the Duchess’. Lady Margaret is the youngest daughter of The Marquis of Marholme, one of the more prosperous Marquisdom’s in the Empire. The Duchess of Kent and Lady Margaret met at Simton Boarding School and have remained close since. 

Lady Margaret met the Marquis of Lothian, heir to the duchy of Stonevale at Simton Boarding School where he attended alongside Lady Margaret, members of the Caledonyian Imperial Family and members of foreign royalty. The couple became engaged just last year after graduation. Lady Margaret upon their marriage became the Marchioness of Lothian and will eventually become Her Grace The Duchess of Stonevale.

The Palace announced that the new Marchioness will also be taking the position of Lady-in-Waiting and private secretary for The Duchess of Kent. The Marchioness of Lothian will begin working with the Duchess following her honeymoon.

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Alex: Well that really wasn't what we wanted to hear

John: No, but we can’t say the signs weren’t there Allie

Allie: I know John, you know we need to tell the family right John?

John: No Allie, we don’t

Allie: Yes John we do. At the very least Catherine needs to know. It is very likely that she will need to step in as regent. 

John: I guess you might be right, Allie. I just (sighs) I don’t want to burden anyone with this. I mean Ellie just got engaged and she should enjoy this time and not have to worry about her grandfather.

Allie: Of course I’m right. Let’s just leave it at telling Catherine and Henry and maybe Nick. The rest can wait.

John: No need to gloat. Fine Catherine, Henry and Nick and that’s it. Ellie does not need to know right now. Let her and Sebastian enjoy this time.

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Princess of Avalon announces death of her father-in-law

The Princess of Avalon announced today that her father-in-law The Duke of Hillchester died this morning.

The Palace announced that The Duke of Devonshire has as heir assumed the title of Hillchester and Prince George will be assuming the title of Marquis of Willow Wood as the heir to the dukedom. The Palace also stated that Prince George will continue to be gazetted as Prince George of Avalon until he graduates from Simton boarding school.

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Palace announces engagement of the Duke of Kendel to Lady Cordelia Meora

The Palace announced today that His Imperial and Royal Highness The Duke of Kendel, the only son of the Crown Prince and Princess, is engaged to his girlfriend Lady Cordelia Meora of Elthonia. The couple met through The Duke's cousin Princess Elizabeth, The Duchess of Kent. Lady Cordelia attended an engagement with her mother Princess Brielle, The Duchess of Valoria in Caledonya and Lady Cordelia and The Duchess of Kent became fast friends.

The Duke of Kendel proposed with a 10 ct pearl, pearl shaped ring.

Although no definite date has been announced, the palace did state that the wedding would occur after the wedding of the Duke's cousin The Duchess of Kent to Prince Sebastian of Castile.

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Royals attend garden party at Chatingham Palace

With autumn well underway and winter soon approaching, Chatingham Palace held its last garden party of the season. Emperor John, The Princess of Avalon and The Duchess of Kent were on hand to celebrate with those in attendance. The Princess of Avalon looked lovely in a dark red dress and matching hat and The Duchess of Kent looked beautiful and bright in an peach dress and matching hat.

The Emperor and his two heirs mingled amongst the attendees and many complemented both The Princess of Avalon and The Duchess of Kent on how knowledgeable they both were on several different subjects (the Emperor is well known to be extremely knowledgeable on many different subjects).

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Palace announces new title for Princess Charlene

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Engagement Photos for The Duchess of Kent and Prince Sebastian released by Palace

The Duchess of Kent's press office out of St. Thomas Palace released several of the newly engaged couples engagement photos. Prince Sebastian proposed with a ring from the Castilian Royal Vault, a 10 carat round diamond set into a platinum setting, reportedly belonged to the Prince's great grandmother Queen Therese of Castile.

When asked for a statement on a wedding date the Palace responding by saying that a wedding date is still being determined and when that date is determined the date will be released.

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Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Halloween

enjoy Elizabeth and Sebastian dressed up

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Palace announces engagement of The Duchess of Kent and Prince Sebastian

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Empress Alexandra and the Duchess of Kent visit group home

Her Imperial Majesty Empress Alexandra and Her Imperial Highness the Duchess of Kent visited a group home operated by The Autism Foundation, an organisation for which Her Imperial Majesty serves as patron, owing to her personal commitment to its mission following her eldest son's autism diagnosis.

Her Imperial Highness the Duchess of Kent has been attending scheduled engagements alongside senior members of the Imperial Family as she assumes her responsibilities as a full-time working royal, while concurrently pursuing online coursework.

The Imperial Duo were received by Mrs. Rachel Henley, director of the foundation, who conducted a tour of the newly renovated group home located in downtown Lilanelona. There were no residents present, as the majority were participating in various daily activities at the foundation's main building.

Throughout the visit, Mrs. Henley highlighted the innovative therapeutic approaches and community integration programs that have become hallmarks of the foundation’s work. The Empress and the Duchess engaged attentively with members of the staff, expressing particular interest in the sensory-friendly design elements and the individualized support plans created for each resident.

The visit concluded with a brief discussion, during which the Empress reiterated her enduring support for the foundation and encouraged continued advocacy for individuals on the autism spectrum across the Empire.

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Duchess of Kent accompanied Princess of Avalon on first official engagement

Her Imperial Highness The Duchess of Kent accompanied her mother The Princess of Avalon on her first official engagement as a working royal. The Duchess who is also attending an online university has begun attending royal engagements, the Palace announced that Her Imperial Highness will accompany other members of the family on engagements for some time before she will begin to carry out her own engagements. The Duchess is scheduled to attend an event with her grandmother the Empress later this week as well as one with her father The Duke of Devonshire next week.

Their Imperial Highnesses visited the new Lilanelona Children's Center and Daycare. TIH were greeted by center director Mrs. Lau, Mrs. Lau showed the Imperial mother and daughter around the center before stepping back to allow Their Imperial Highnesses to interact with children and staff.

The Princess of Avalon wore a rarely seen broach, The Devonshire Citrine and Diamond Brooch. The Brooch is a part of the Devonshire Parure.

The Duchess of Kent wore a ring linked to her Great-Great Grandmother Empress Mary. Mary greatly expanded the Imperial Family's jewelry vault, adding many necklaces, bracelets and ring (and of course quite a few tiaras). The ring known as The Empress Mary Marquis Ring was gifted to The Duchess of Kent by her grandparents on her 18th birthday.