<div dir="ltr">Please Read the words sent by Our Prince:<br><br><p>Unto the Kingdom of Aethelmearc does Prince Timothy send greetings,</p><p>
These last few weeks have been hard on all of us. Regardless of their
good intentions, the BoDs decision of the 17th opened up wounds that
will take a very long time to heal. People on every side of the issue
have said things that they wish they hadn't, friendships have been torn
apart. Grievances, both real and perceived that have occurred over
decades have been brought into the light of day. It is up to<span class="">
all of us to try and fix the rift that has developed in our midst. I
ask you to help me understand what must be done for us to move on. To
my mind, the most important thing any of us can do is to see things from
other points of view. </span></p><div class=""><p>
Aside from my wedding band, my knights belt and chain are the most
prized possession I own. While my ring is a bond with my wife, my belt
and chain are a bond with the Kingdom and her Crowns. In the case of
the knighthood, if both parties aren't a part of the relationship, they
are just a meaningless hunk of leather and a length of chain. The
trappings mean nothing if I am not worthy of the people I am trying to
serve.</p><p> By the grace of Michael and Seonaid, King and Queen of
Atlantia, I was knighted on the field of battle at Pennsic 19. In all
these years, I have striven to be an example worthy of the bond those
trappings represent. I am only human, and as such, have stumbled on
occasion. For these instances, I can only apologize and redouble my
efforts in the future. But as I said, I have been a knight for a long
time. My ideas of what our Kingdom and her people need of me may be
outdated. </p><p> I beg your indulgence. On the eve of our Coronation
in April, I would like to sit vigil and reflect on how I may serve. I'd
have all the populace offer any words of wisdom and guidance that may
serve me as a knight, as Prince, or as King. I invite any of my brother
and sister knights to sit vigil at my side. </p><p> So, on April 10th,
AS 49, at the site of our Coronation, I shall sit vigil from 8pm until
1am. Any who would offer their council are welcome to visit, or if they
are unable to attend, send words so that I may read them. Even if your
wisdom is simply your point of view, I ask that you offer it, so that
it may guide me in the future.</p><p> In service to our Kingdom and Society, I remain, </p><p> Timothy</p><p><br></p><p>If you are there for Coronation, please take time to visit<br></p></div><br clear="all"><div><br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature">Baron Uilliam Mac-an-tSaoir <br>and <br>Baroness Constance Glyn Dwr<br><br>Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands<br></div>
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