David had contemplated attending the meeting in person but had instead elected to distance himself for fear of playing favourites. It was moments like this having a Prime Minister came in handy. Normally Henrietta Quinn was simply the Kings most trusted adviser but today she would be representing him with the Grand Marshall. Accompanying her was the King's Foreign Minister, his cousin Duchess Orlaith. Completing the East Moreland line up was Major Alex Redfern a man whose coat buttoned up over a number of roles. He was the King's brother in law, a former military intelligence officer and a leading commissioned officer in Red Legion. He had also conducted several international referendums and this was likely to be one more.
They were lucky enough to have been loaned Ironside One and so the trip was rather luxurious meaning they were ready and eager to go once they touched down. Orlaith was the first to greet the Grand Marshall. "Mr. Macrae its nice to meet you." She offered a hand, "My cousin King David hopes you'll excuse his abscence. He thought it best to not have a monarch directly involved in the set up of the referendum. He does however hope that regardless of the result you'll invite him to visit in the near future." She introduced the others. "May I ask exactly who is joining us? "