NationStates Jolt Archive

It was 8 P.M. in Copenhagen, Denmark. A big ceremony was about to begin in the Gardens of the Fredensborg Palace.

After almost two centuries of separation, Scandinavia, at least a part of it, would be united once again. For a long time a strong scandinavist movement has been present in Denmark and Norway, and with the mysterious subsequent deaths of the rulers in Denmark and Norway, some people saw an opportunity to the union of the Scandinavian kingdoms. Independent referendum were held at both kingdoms, with a great majority of the population voting for the unification of both countries, and the heirs of the Danish and Norwegian throne didn’t had a real choice but to support the unification.

The young twenty three-year old Karoline Olsen, from the Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg branch of the Oldenburg House was chosen to be the queen of the newly formed United Kingdom of West Scandinavia. She was sitting on a big, comfortable carriage, as it headed towards the Fredensborg Palace. She was wearing her coronation robe. As they approached the Palace, she could see the enormous crowd gathering outside. She was very nervous, she has never imagined that she would one day become a real Queen. The carriage stopped in front of the Palace’s main door and a lieutenant from the newly formed West Scandinavian Royal Guard opened the door and helped the future Queen get out of the carriage.

The heirs of the Danish and Norwegian throne were already waiting on the palace gardens, waiting for the future monarch of West Scandinavia. It was supposed to be a closed ceremony, so only the nobility and the clergy were allowed, the ceremony would be broadcasted to both Denmark and Norway, however, and public screens have been set up in many important places in both Denmark and Norway.

A band played the newly-composed national anthem of West Scandinavia as Karoline walked into the Garden. After she sat on a heavily adorned chair, the Danish heir approached her and said: “Sirs, I here present unto you Karoline Olsen Oldenburg, your undoubted Queen. Wherefore all you who are come this day to do your homage and service, are you willing to do the same?”

After the people acclaimed the Sovereign at each side, the Norwegian heir said:”Will you solemnly promise and swear to govern the peoples of the United Kingdom of West Scandinavia and of your Possessions and other Territories to any of them belonging or pertaining, according to their respective laws and customs?"

Karoline answered promptly: “I solemnly promise so to do.”

The Danish heir then approached. “Will you to your power cause Law and Justice, in Mercy, to be executed in all your judgments?” He asked.

“I Will. The things which I have here promised, I will perform, and keep. So help me God.” Karoline answered nervously.

The Danish heir then presented the Queen with the Danish royal sceptre. The Norwegian heir then approached, and presented her with the Norwegian royal sceptre. Lastly, a young 10-year old girl, representing the newborn nation, placed the West Scandinavian Crown on her head, followed by a collective cry of “God Save the Queen!” along with a salvo of cannon fire.

She was escorted to the royal carriage by members of the West Scandinavian Royal Guard. Which took her to the Frederiksberg Palace, where a banquet was to be held after the Constitutional Signing Ceremony. As the carriage approached the Palace, she could see the huge crowd Gathering at the Frederiksberg Park, where a platform was built for the ceremony. The carriage stopped at the entrance, and as she walked down towards the platform people bowed in respect to her.

She climbed the stairwell which gave access to the platform followed by the former Danish and Norwegian heirs. She walked towards the lectern. She was very nervous when she started her speech. “Dear brothers and sisters, today is a very important day to our countries. Today is the day when two shall once again become one. For almost two centuries our countries have been separated, not only by the Baltic Sea, but also by politics. Now is time for us to speak up, and unite ourselves once again as a single nation, united not only by politics, but also by our rich linguistic and cultural heritage. Once we sign our new constitution, the very last step for our union will be given”, she said, followed by applauses from the crowd. One of her aides then gave her a golden fountain pen, with which she signed the document. The crowd applauded even louder, while the former Danish and Norwegian heirs also signed the document, which officially created the United Kingdom of West Scandinavia.

OOC: Here we go.

The Combine watches the expansion of monarchy in Europe with mild interest. While Armandians worry about the possibility of the Kingdom joining the European monarchist alliance, the Holy League, they are far more concerned about more pressing regional matters, and thus merely extend a diplomatic greeting to the new nation, along with a tantalizing offer of the Combine's vast oil reserves.

Austria, a a bag of contridictions, capitalists, monarchists, and nationlists, is always somewhat a person with two left feet when it comes to diplomacy and sends it's regards and looks forward to a new capitalist nation in northern Europe.

Austria is always looking forward for new markets and hopefully looks forward to a nod from the Scandinavians on if they will allow Austrian corporations into their community.

(Also, you can make some corporations of your own and the FIA, Federacy of Austria Index, is always happy to be the middle-man for potential investors.)

Copenhagen

Present at the Coronation was none other than Her Serene Majesty Jillesepone, Queen of France, and Daughter of the Tsar of all the Russia’s. She led the entourage from Versailles, and glittered liked a star in the assembly dressed in a silver gown laced with pearls and a light coronet of diamonds. Her wig was massive and elaborately adorned in the French style, her powdered face highlighted by rouge and little sapphire stone beauty marks to match her eyes.

When “God Save the Queen” was sung the French delegation cheered with vigor. Since the time of Gustavus III the Thrones of France and the Scandanavias had ever been linked by interest and mutual security, so His Most Christian Majesty Louis-Auguste was determined to make a striking impression with the new crown.

As a gift worthy of a coronation Her Royal Majesty was presented with several rare Monets, millions of dollars worth of African relics recently ‘liberated’ from West Africa, and the ubiquitous chests of Faberge jewelry.

At the Coronation Ball later than evening, the two Queens strolled arm and arm through the crowd for a bit, shining like stars (undoubtedly the two most stunning royals to be seen in European royal courts well, perhaps, ever) only to descend on a rich taffeta divan. Having mastered the feminine graces of Versailles, Jillesepone spoke to Queen Karoline in Swedish, tinted by Russian and highlighted by French accents. At one point in the conversation, when the two Queens felt a real sorority, Her Serene Majesty took Her Royal Majesty’s hands and brought them close.

“My young darling, I flatter to impress myself that I have gained your amity. Oh, sweet angel, what a glorious road you have ahead for you. What a joy it is to be Queen, is it not?”

At that point she giggled and they toasted champagne, while eyeing some well turned Swedish lordlings, until the Queen of France lit a cigarette and recliner her head for a moment, collecting her thoughts. Then she faced Queen Karoline square in the face, and scooted closer to you.

“My darling, though you have come to a pretty occasion, with awful events that occur, I fear you may not soon keep your crown. Even the King my husband…” she trailed off into sobbing and they held each other, indulging in that aristocratic femininity that is purely genetic. After they had collected themselves, Jillesepone continued.

“Sweet princess, I find myself enamored of your kindness, charmed for your bright day, and wishing that as you are now I my friend I may offer you a measure of security. Enemies fight against the King of Spain, my brother, in the South alongside forces of my husband the Most Christian King.” She allowed emotion to come into her eyes again, but with a stiff chin managed to suppress it.

“If I can persuade you to marry a charming bachelor as your prince-consort”, she began to whisper then “Imagine, le Comte de Aquitaine! The Most Christian King’s youngest and most comely brother. Such a marriage would give you total security of your grand office, my dear, ensure eternal friendship for our families, and link you to the finest Houses in Europe. The Holy League is the place for you, ma cher, it will secure the Throne for you and your descendants perpetually. And with my Father the Tsar guarding your borders, you have nothing to fear from anyone. Who knows, perhaps one day our happy children will be related, I have three now of my own, heirs all” like any happy bourgeois mother Jillesepone displayed small photos in elaborate frames of the Grand Duke, Grand Duchess, and Dauphin.

She whispered very quietly to her then:

“Sweet princess, if we cannot come together, these dark enemies at our borders will not stop until reaching even here. Rest assured even now they plot their ‘sweetnesses’ against you, watch them as they come and remember what we have spoken of tonight. They will take your crown, you pretty princess with your reign all a glory before you, and fashion manacles of it.”

She hugged her tightly.

“Please, I beg you, save yourself and all those who have the duty of royalty!”

OOC: Sorry i haven't posted any responses yet. That's because i have to finish a school paper. But i will post something good as soon as i come back from school in about 12 hours from now.

Marshal Lav's policy of strict non-alignment stood again to benefit the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia as Belgrade pursued a reorganisation of diplomatic relations with two countries now made one.

The Yugoslavs were keen to make sure that West Scandinavia did not feel undue pressure to align itself with the autocratic Holy League, but hardly felt the need to patronise by talking about the ailing of the League and the security of Central Europe, what with Germany, Yugoslavia, and the British Royal Navy drawing a line between the eastern and western elements of the imperialist alliance.

War and worry aside, the President's congratulations were extended to the new government, and the SFRY's to the reunited peoples of the north. The people of the Federative Republic well understand the sentiment!

It is not long before state industry and JNA negotiators descend upon West Scandinavia, looking to promote technological co-operation. Belgrade expresses interest in sending specialists to observe West Scandinavian petrochemical industry, as Yugoslavia is keen to get the very most out of its own rather more limited reserves, a mere fraction of the size of Norway's. Though the environments and scales are radically different, Belgrade hopes that some Scandinavian expertise might improve the efficiency of Yugoslav methods.
Likewise, there will be a considerable effort to sell Yugoslav defence equipments to further embolden the monarchy against the intentions of the Holy League, and an interest in co-operation or purchase in other areas, specifically an interest in anti-ship missiles such as the KDA Penguin and the possibility of co-operating on the next-generation replacement. VTI of Yugoslavia would be interested in incorporating such a weapon into the standard arsenal of their L-20 Putin (Novi Avion/Yu-Supersonik) light multi-role fighter.