Coronation of Queen Helene

The Coronation of Queen Helene is a ceremony marking both the abdication of King Anthony I and the installment of Princess Helene as Queen of Brunant. It will take place on 14 September 2013.

Background
Anthony I took over as king from his father, Marten II, who died in October 2011. Anthony, unlike his father, was not a highly popular figure and was even referred to in the media as a "stuffy Prince Charles-type militaryman". Anthony developed throat cancer in 2012 and soon reduced his public activity, being ill. While treated,

Ceremony and events
The official ceremony will take place at St. Peter's Church in Koningstad, where following a brief mass the King will sign the abdication documents and Helene will be proclaimed queen by the bishop alongside her husband, Prince Bernd.

The new Queen and King will parade through the city for onlookers to see and cheer on. Schoolchindren from Koningstad will form a choir to give their goodbye to the King in the Realpaleis. A dinner will then be held at the palace in honor of the new monarchs.

Notable guests

 * President Gert Henneman and Mrs. Henneman
 * King Sebastian of Lovia, Queen Louise
 * Lovian PM Oos Wes Ilava and Mrs. Ilava
 * Mäöres Governor Bart Koene
 * Libertan King Hendrik and Queen Marie