Kingdoms Associated Press - London, England


Previously:
England Withdraws from French Alliance
Interview with Sebastian, England's Ambassador to France

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Our next interview features the Princess of Wales, Llyres Windsong who is currently attending a diplomatic meeting with the French. KAP made an effort to keep the questions respectful of the event's private nature. As far as we know, the meeting is still underway.

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✍️ KAP What is your perspective on the king's decision to withdraw from the treaty without consultation or notice?

Princess Llyres
According to the Royal Embassy Charter, the Monarch has final say on a treaty’s approval, and according to treaty design, the Crown can end it. In this instance. I believe that notice was given within His Majesty’s Privy address, clearly stating His desire to frame all diplomatic relations on equal footing, specifically bringing attention to France.

✍️ KAP As a royal representative, how do you balance loyalty to the crown with the need to address concerns from both England and France?

Princess Llyres
In England, the role of Heir Apparent is considered of the Crown, not representative. Ideally the Heir advises and balances the Monarch in ways that are complimentary, and in service to England. As Heir I welcome the chance to hear multiple perspectives and carry those perspectives to His Majesty for consideration. Regarding the need to address concerns of both England and France, there is a meeting underway in the Embassy.

✍️ KAP Do you see a role for yourself in mediating this diplomatic crisis?

Princess Llyres
England holds three active treaties with France, so I do not see this moment as a crisis. I am happy to lend what assistance I may in advancing this diplomatic relationship.

✍️ KAP What message do you believe this incident sends to other nations about England's reliability as an ally?

Princess Llyres
England has stood by its international friends and allies, by land and sea, and through trade support. Ending one treaty that has long been out of compliance did not end the relationship with France. We retain open relations and a willingness to treat as equals with all nations.

✍️ KAPAs a member of the English royal family, do you agree with the King’s decision? Why or why not?

Princess Llyres
I uphold the King’s decision to advance those relationships that require attention.

✍️ KAP How do you see this affecting England's royal image and reputation in international affairs?

Princess Llyres
Perhaps it will change England’s image and reputation as a nation. We discarded an older treaty that was showing its flaws within the first year of its adoption. Rather than continue with status quo, the King took an action. We have not ended the relationship and other treaties remain in force. We have stood with France in the past, lending aide - armies and ships. I personally have sailed for the Royal French fleet in the past, just as I have sailed with SRING and Bretagne. But perhaps our willingness to move forward also brings opportunity to create something better between our nations, and other nations, for the future.

✍️ KAP In your view, what should be the next steps to address the fallout from this decision? What role do you believe you or the royal family could play in mending relations with France?

Princess Llyres
I believe that we should continue our ongoing talks with France within the Embassy. For myself, I will remain open to talking within the Embassy or with those French captains whom I have forged relations, alongside our Chancellor and Admiral.

✍️ KAP What is your role in this meeting, and how do you see yourself contributing to its outcomes?

Princess Llyres
Whatever I may have assumed my role in the meeting might have been, His Majesty determined that I take the lead on sharing concerns. While I knew firsthand of specific failings in the alliance treaty, I took a strategy of speaking broadly, hoping to move from a rapid acknowledgement that terms of this old alliance treaty were not being met, and caused challenges in our overall relations. I attempted to push the conversation away from what I feared would be a frustrating slog through past incidents and hoped to speed us towards a productive conversation about the times we are now in, obviously unsuccessfully.

Since the meeting is underway, I hope yet to contribute to positive outcomes.

✍️ KAP As a member of the royal family, how do you feel this decision reflects on England’s monarchy?

Princess Llyres
I know that within England this action was supported by some and criticized by others. Over time, I hope our people will come to fully understand that this decision was consistent with the promises made by King Rowan during his campaign. If they draw conclusions, it is that the King will adhere to his word and is unafraid to act, if he believes his action will ultimately benefit England.

✍️ KAP Do you think this secretive approach undermines public trust in leadership?

Princess Llyres
His Majesty opened Privy to all eyes in our kingdom, an unprecedented step toward transparency. There, he clearly stated his goals for diplomacy, knowing all England could view them. His actions should not be regarded secretive.

✍️ KAP What message do you have for those worried about the future of English - French relations?

Princess Llyres
There is no reason we cannot continue to develop this relation with our neighbor France. His Majesty saw fit to release a treaty that France could not comply with easily. We did not end relations. With conversation and in time, I see strong opportunity for an authentically robust treaty that could replace the alliance treaty of 1462.

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Thank you to the Princess of Wales, Llyres for her interview with KAP. KAP awaits the answers from the French side of this so there will be a small delay in the next edition.

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Kingdoms Associated Press - London, England



This is a multi-part series with points of view from all sides. As discussed in the prior edition: England Withdraws from French Alliance, we have asked multiple people for their side of the story. Unfortunately, the King of England, Rowan did not reply, and the Royal Embassy Chancellor of England, Ysabelle declined for her viewpoint to be given at this time. The Monarch of France Azharr, the Grand Ambassador of France Dorrante, England's ambassador to France Sebastian and Princess of Wales Llyres have agreed to answer questions.

Today we will ask England's Ambassador of France, Sebastian, some questions about this issue.
✍️ KAP How has this decision impacted your ability to maintain diplomatic relations with France?
Sebastian
France understood that firstly, I wasn't aware of the upcoming treaty withdrawal. France hasn't purely and simply left the meeting room and kept trying to find out why and how England wanted to overturn the 1462 alliance treaty. So, for now the French embassy hasn't changed yet her way to work with us/me.

✍️ KAP Do you believe this decision was a strategic move or an impulsive one? Why? What advice would you give the king and English politicians moving forward to repair the damage caused?

Sebastian
I can't judge nor think for the King. My only thought is that regarding the impossibly to provide a clear, detailed and full list of grievances until recently, I think that some things were made with hast. To repair the damages caused, England will have to understand that the foreign delegates asked for details and/or proofs seven times, and still haven't received them as today the 12th December.

✍️ KAP Did you have any forewarning of the treaty’s withdrawal, and were you involved in discussions leading up to it?

Sebastian
I didn't as I wasn't involved in the discussions that leaded to overturn the treaty.

✍️ KAP How did you first learn about the revocation of the treaty, and what was your immediate reaction?

Sebastian
I learnt at the same time as the French and the others attending the meeting, in the embassy, when the King pronounced the end of it. Despite what was announced by King Rowan, and as you can see it as the French leaked the records of the meeting, I was there in the room. I remained silent, as well as I was remaining silent since the Chancellor of England accused me of working for the French.

✍️ KAP How has this decision impacted your work as an ambassador in France?

Sebastian
French were surprised, which is understandable, and needed a bit of time to think of how to react. Then normal relationship with my counterparts came back.

✍️ KAP What challenges have you faced in trying to maintain diplomatic channels amidst this upheaval?

Sebastian
Trust. The French were really surprised of the way the meeting was taking. They initially asked for this meeting during the regency of Prince Itamar to discuss the situation in Ireland we proposed with Chancellor Aiwendill to propose a meeting to renew the alliance treaty. Then the meeting became, as you can see in the leaked records, a treaties review, to finally end by an alliance withdrawal. This all needed some work to reassure them and to make them understand that it wasn't the end of all relationships and that by the way, I wasn't aware of the wish to cancel the alliance.

✍️ KAP Do you see any opportunities for England and France to rebuild their alliance under new terms?

Sebastian
Yes. It may need to work in a different way, not just dropping documents for reviews, but yes it's possible.

✍️ KAP How has this decision affected your role as England's ambassador in Paris? Have you faced significant backlash?

Sebastian
My work wasn't affected honestly. I by the way endured no backlash. As you may have read it, I endured the shame to be accused by my Chancellor and my king, and defended by the French in the way I worked with them for the English Embassy. So in truth, backlash came from England.

✍️ KAP Were you consulted or given advance notice before the treaty was broken?

Sebastian
Not at all. As said, I learnt it in live in the meeting room.

✍️ KAP What is the current sentiment in France toward England, and how do you plan to navigate the diplomatic landscape moving forward?

Sebastian
They still are respectful and trustful toward England. But, In these days of suspicion and doubt, I fear that they see us having sold the Alliance treaty to a hidden reason. I can't tell if it's justified.

✍️ KAP What would you suggest as steps to rebuild trust between England and France?

Sebastian
If there truly is less trust, then I guess that it'll need to, firstly, the war between Ireland and France to end, secondly to a change of leadership. I don't believe that it'll be possible to keep working in the way we currently are. Perpetual reviews of documents aren't a way to attend a discussion taking place in the middle of the biggest war of the century, even less when the person who gives the documents is unable to justify the accusations launched at the foreigners counterparts. So, it'll need time, and new people, from the Embassies to the two Crowns.

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I would like to thank Sebastian for his duty as Ambassador,and for giving KAP his opinion. Our next interview will be with Princess of Wales, Llyres.

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Kingdoms Associated Press - London, England


Tensions erupted this week as King Rowan of England abruptly terminated the longstanding military alliance with the Kingdom of France. The decision reportedly discussed in both the House of Parliament and Royal Privy chambers, came without formal communication to the French government, leaving both national and county-level officials scrambling for answers.

The news first reached the English public through an unexpected source: Jesijajo, the Countess of Westmorland. On December 5th, the Countess shared her concerns during a conversation in Westmorland inn, sparking widespread debate. Soon after, it emerged that King Rowan had opened a discussion on the matter in private chambers, accessible for review by all.

The fallout escalated when France’s Great Ambassador, Dorrante, issued a letter to England’s Counts. In his correspondence, Dorrante revealed that King Rowan had unilaterally broken the Treaty of Alliance between the two nations, offering no explanation. The ambassador expressed deep frustration, writing:

"Alas, it appears to us that the grounds for breaking the alliance decided by the King of England are inaccurate and unfounded. The French Crown is accused of violating the 1462 Treaty of Alliance, but we never knew how, by whom, or when. We have tried, on many occasions, to understand the accusations of the King of England, in vain…”

Dorrante included minutes from a recent diplomatic meeting, shedding light on the escalating tensions.

A Fragile Meeting of Minds

The meeting in question brought together prominent figures from both nations, including the Royal Embassy's Chancellor Ysabelle, French Ambassador Élianor, King Rowan, Princess Llyres, England’s Ambassador to France Sebastian, and French King Azharr. Despite formal pleasantries, the underlying discord quickly surfaced.

England, represented by Princess Llyres, voiced concerns over the perceived neglect of alliance terms by France, particularly regarding maritime actions that disrupted trade and security. Llyres highlighted England’s significant naval contributions and expressed frustration at France’s perceived silence on key obligations.

French Chancellor Dorrante refuted these claims, insisting recent communications had been constructive. He further questioned England’s motivations, which prompted a defensive response from Llyres, who criticized the lack of transparency in France’s approach.

The situation escalated when King Rowan, supported by Ysabelle, announced England’s decision to withdraw from the military alliance. This move, they explained, was due to repeated violations of treaty conditions, especially unilateral military actions by France. To mitigate the fallout, England proposed a Non-Aggression Treaty, signalling a desire for neutrality while exploring opportunities to rebuild diplomatic ties.

France’s Reaction and the Road Ahead

France’s leaders, including King Azharr and Ambassador Dorrante, expressed bewilderment and dissatisfaction. They demanded clarity on the specific incidents that led to England’s withdrawal, describing the decision as abrupt and lacking prior attempts at resolution. With global threats like ONE looming, they accused England of abandoning a crucial partnership prematurely.

In an effort to calm the waters, Ysabelle assured French representatives that the Non-Aggression Treaty was merely a starting point for discussions, not a finalized agreement. However, France’s representatives remained sceptical, with Dorrante emphasizing the need for detailed explanations before further dialogue could proceed.

As the meeting concluded, it became clear that both sides remained committed to diplomacy but were deeply divided by mistrust and conflicting narratives. Whether the fractured relationship can be mended remains uncertain, as the parties continue to grapple with their differences.

Seeking the Full Story

In the wake of these developments, this reporter has reviewed the meeting minutes and reached out to key figures for their perspectives - King Rowan, Chancellor Ysabelle, Princess Llyres, Ambassador Sebastian, King Azharr and Great Ambassador Dorrante to offer insights into the conflicting accounts and paving the way for readers to judge the situation for themselves. However, a few of the key opinions did not answer the call for an interview, including Chancellor Ysabelle who said "Thank you but I will decline at this moment." In the upcoming edition, we will have some questions and answers from England's ambassador to France Sebastian, Princess Llyres, the Grand Ambassadeur of France Dorrante, and the French King Azharr.

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