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Monarch: King Philip I
Queen Consort: Queen Bertrade de Montfort
Heir Apparent: King Louis VI
Heir Consort: Unmarried
Other Children: Constance, unmarried.

Religion: Roman Catholic
Language: Langues d'oïl (north), Langues d'oc (south), Breton, Catalan, Frankish, Francoprovençal
Population: ~10,000,000
The capital of France travels with the Kings on their progress round the country.

Knights under Arms: ~15,000
Men under Arms: ~50,000
Of these, perhaps half at most can make up the Host of the Franks, more likely a third. This includes knights from all of the duchies and counties of France (except Normandy and Maine, under British control).

Annual Revenues: 300,000 livres tournois, from scutage, immunities, and reliefs.

Friends:
Enemies: Robber Barons of the Île de France

The court of France is currently located in Rheims, where Kings Philip I and Louis VI await their vassals for the Christmas Mass, at which they shall re-swear fealty to him.
All lords in the Kingdom have been summoned to the king's side.

These are troubled times as we both know. Enemies are plentyful and allies are sparce. The Kingdom of Poland recognises the threat proposed by the Holy Roman Empire and other nations that have not recognized christianity as their religion. I, King of Poland propose an alliance. Military and economicaly, granting trade rights would be the first step and also if one asks for aid let us promise to deliver. I hope you realize that this could be the start of a prosperous and great realationship between our two nations

King of Poland

Unfortunately, the Duke is unable to take part to the ceremonies held in Reims due his bad health.

Regards,

Jacques d'Gascony

Christmas Mass is being celebrated in the Cathedral at Rheims. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=460043)