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Snow:

To His Majesty King Đurađ IV of Drenova and His Excellency President Sigmund Haugen of Holmvik

I am writing to you to extend an invitation to your government to meet with me and my Ministers in Reinsberg. It is our aim to put in place a series of initiatives to explore the ocean we all look south upon. In addition I would like to explore co-operative research in Hygelac. It is my hope that our geographic proximity could bring about like minded people who are willing to work together. I hope that you, or a representative, will accept my invitation at your earliest convenience.

Best Regards

King Aldwin VI of Weißenwald

RobertAgira:
To: His Majesty King Aldwin VI

We are happy to accept your invitation and myself and a team of my nations intrigued oceanographers will arrive as soon as you are ready to begin this discussion.

I look forward to meeting you in person.

King Đurađ IV of Drenova

Holmvik:

To:- King Aldwin VI

I would be delighted to visit and discuss ways we can look at ocean exploration. I would also request that while we discuss exploration of the ocean we also consider ideas to protect those oceans as I believe both myself and Drenova have a pride in our maritime traditions which I would be interested to see if you share.

I look forward to these talks and visiting your nation

Best Regards

President Sigmund Haugen

Snow:
It was no surprise that it was snowing in Reinsberg. Even in the summer the temperature hardly moved into teen celsius at any point and even then it was fleeting. The combination of southernly geography and its position perched in the hills made it beautiful but chilly. The locals though were used to it and life had adapted to the conditions that Weißenwaldians believed made them a hardy bunch. One of the only concerns King Aldwin VI had was the weather could often make life difficult for those unaccustomed to it but with Holmvik and Drenovia being both similarly south in terms of geography Aldwin hoped that they shared a comfort with the snow. The Air Force had a base just outside the capital and it was into KAF Kaiserhof that the visitors would arrive. The King's younger brother, Prince Maximillian was on the spot to do the formalities of the greeting while the monarch and his wife waited at Royal Palace for a more media friendly greeting complete with photo opportunity. Prince Max looked rather dapper in his dark blue KAF uniform, as well as being a Prince he was also one of the instructors for the nations up and coming pilots. Completing this first welcoming committee were members of the Royal Guard attired in thick black overcoats and carrying shinny silver bayonetted rifles. Maximillian knew a few from other royal functions and chatted with them as he waited for each party to arrive.

As the first touched down the Prince saluted their leader, while he was of course a royal these were Heads of State and therefore it was only right he paid his respects as a military officer. Once he saluted he extended his hand. "Its a pleasure to meet you. On behalf of the Kingdom I extend our greetings and our gratitude for accepting our invitation. I hope you have a worthwhile visit." Each greeted in turn they were escorted by a aide-de-camp of the Prince to a car and from there through the countryside, flat white fields of snow extending either side until they reached the city itself. The Palace stood on the northern edge and soon the large black iron gates, a contrast against the snow, opened to allow the guests cars to enter the Palace. It was now the assembled press of the Kingdom readied their cameras. As the aide-de-camps hurried out of the car to open doors for the Head of State King Alwin appeared from inside the Palace, his wife Queen Hildegard following gripping nine year old Princess Beatrix by the hand. The small Princess held a posey of purple flowers in her hand. Alwin extended a hand before speaking, "Thank you for meeting me." he steered the guest to face the media who happily snapped away. "Please allow me to introduce my wife" Hildegard shook hands and then gently pushed Beatrix forward. "These are fresh flowers the poked through the snow." Beatrix announced as she handed them over. "Like they grew in the snow our countries friendship will grow in the snow here." she had been practicing the lines and a smile and bob of the head from her father reassured her she had done well. With both guests greeted, photos taken and the Princess packed off back to school the trio of nations settled down to the first diplomacy between them in a while. 

RobertAgira:
King Đurađ IV had opted to travel without either of his wives, making it his first overseas visit without either of them. He had rather high hopes for this meeting despite Holmvik being Republicans. The flight in the royal jet was, thankfully, uneventful and the sight of the military welcome was something he approved of. He shook Max by the hand and enjoyed a quick chat with the royal who was also an Air Force officer. He hoped to perhaps have further conversations later.

As they arrived at the Palace he was only too happy to go along with the media circus, it was part of the job of the monarchy to cultivate a certain image and so mingling diplomatically with others. He was sure his wives would have liked the flowers but he himself saw them as pretty pointless but he did his best to thank the young Princess for the gift. "Thank you for such a warm welcome. I'm looking forward to getting our talks underway."

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