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[[File:Coffin in Church.png|thumb|165x165px|[[Paul III]] lying in state]] | |||
=== 26th April 2024 - Funeral held for Paul III === | |||
The [[Death and state funeral of Paul III|funeral]] for [[Paul III]] was held today. After a short procession from [[Parliament of Insulaeia|Parliament]] the coffin arrived at [[St Peter's Cathedral, Napolis|St Peter's Cathedral]]. A funeral service was held between 10:00am and 12:00pm. After another procession throughout [[Napolis]] the coffin arrived at [[Our Lady's Church (Insulaeia)|Our Lady's Church]] the private church of the [[Insulaei royal family|royal family]]. A private service of family members and designated survivors was held. Paul III was buried in [[Resting place of Paul III|a National Monument in his honour]]. The Government then reopened for [[Prime Minister Question's (Insulaeia)|Prime Minister Question's]] officially ending the mourning period. | |||
=== 22nd April 2024 - Guest list for funeral announced === | === 22nd April 2024 - Guest list for funeral announced === | ||
Revision as of 16:18, 26 April 2024
The following details notable news events from Insulaeia
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26th April 2024 - Funeral held for Paul III
The funeral for Paul III was held today. After a short procession from Parliament the coffin arrived at St Peter's Cathedral. A funeral service was held between 10:00am and 12:00pm. After another procession throughout Napolis the coffin arrived at Our Lady's Church the private church of the royal family. A private service of family members and designated survivors was held. Paul III was buried in a National Monument in his honour. The Government then reopened for Prime Minister Question's officially ending the mourning period.
22nd April 2024 - Guest list for funeral announced
The guest list for the funeral of Paul III was formally released. You can see the full guest list here.
21st April 2024 - Richard II swears allegiance to Parliament
In a joint meeting of Parliament, Richard II officially declared his allegiance to Parliament and the People. He also re-appointed Mary Thompson as Prime Minister when doing so. This completes the formal transfer of power ahead of the state funeral next Friday. Richard II will now officially recognised as King in his own right instead of being a caretaker. Notably, the Socialists, Republicans and some Green MPs boycotted the ceremony.
19th April 2024 - Paul III dies aged 96
At 17:00 pm it was announced that Paul III had died at age 96. Paul III had been the longest serving monarch of Insulaeia. His son, Joseph, ascended to the throne picking the regnal name Richard II. Paul reportedly died in the late morning after a short illness. The Prime Minister, Mary Thompson, said in a speech outside Napolis House that Paul III had been "the greatest monarch of modern Insulaeia" and that "heaven has gained a new member". Many foreign officials have also paid respects. Republican group, Democracy for Insulaeia, has called for there to be no protests til the mourning period is over.