News of the Realm (IC Announcements Thread)

[Barry Goldwater]

Post your public proclamations, decrees and announcements here.

[The Mad Skylord]

By order of Edward of Lancaster, King of England, Jerusalem, Naples and Ireland, Duke of Lancaster, Duke of Bar, all Englishmen remaining in France are invited to come and make their obeisance and homage to their rightful King through his proxy, Sir Roger de Clifford. All men loyal to the House of Lancaster are called to Reims, from there to march to Bar as vassals of the King of England.

Rewards and gifts will be granted to those of stout heart and loyal service. All soldiers who take up arms with their rightful King will, of course, be guaranteed full pay, as well as food and board in his Duchy of Bar.

OOC: Roll for volunteers please.

[Dirty Chai]

News reaches England in the wake of the king's death that the other Edward still lives - King Henry's son Edward of Westminster has become the Duke of Bar, by will of his grandfather, by descent from his hated mother, Margaret d'Anjou. Though the kingdom's folk and nobility now have long recognized the Act of Accord of 1460 by which Richard of York was made heir to Henry VI by parliament disinheriting Edward of Westminster, the name of Lancaster still rings from across the narrow sea.

[Jokern]

Roll for mercenaries that answer the call:

1,200 men march to take up the colors of the Duke of Bar.

480 Yeoman Footmen
480 Yeoman Archers
240 Men-at-Arms

[Jokern]

Words spread throughout the realm - John Howard, Baron Howard, has passed away from a heart attack in September 1481. The family gathers at the family estate in Colchester for mourning ceremonies. All of Lord Howard's titles and possessions pass to his eldest son, Thomas Howard, now titled the 2nd Baron Howard.

[Lucius Malfoy]

In a few weeks after the death of King Edward IV, the Archdiocese of York reports the death of the Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, George Neville. The cause of death was a severe heart attack that caused him to fall into a comatose. Several attempts to revive him failed and he was in God's hands, several days later. George is to be buried at York Minister where a mass is to be held in his name.

After some debate among the clergy of England, Thomas Rotherham, Bishop of Rochester and Lincoln, was nominated and confirmed as George Neville's successor to the post of Archbishop of York.

[Pontifex Maximus]

Bishop John Sherwood invites (The northern marcher lords) to Durham in order to discuss a number of proposals related to northern policy.

[Lucius Malfoy]

After a long discussion, the Lord Chancellor and Lord High Constable let the realm know of the Partition of Kent.

Lady Isabel - Stokesley, Skelton, East Ashford, West Ashford (1150)
Kent
6. East Ashford - Rich Income.
9. West Ashford - Prosperous Income.

Yorkshire
27. Stokesley/Whorlton - Average Income.
28. Skelton - Average Income - Average Income.

Lady Joan - Tenterden, Maidstone, Cranbrook (950)
Kent:
8. Tenterden - Rich Income.
13. Maidstone - Prosperous Income.
14. Cranbrook - Prosperous Income.

Lady Mary - Yeovil, Chard, Taunton, Welling (1200)
Somerset
11. Yeovil - Prosperous Income.
12. Chard - Prosperous Income.
13. Taunton - Prosperous Income.
14. Welling - Prosperous Income.

[Jokern]

In the year of our Lord, 1481, it is announced that the ducal houses of Norfolk and Exeter will be united with the marriage between William Mowbray, Earl of Surrey and son of the Duke of Norfolk, and Elizabeth Holland, daughter of the Duke of Exeter.

[Jokern]

The House of Howard and the House of Boleyn are united in the marriage between Thomas Howard, Baron Howard, and Elizabeth Boleyn, sister of Sir William Boleyn.

[Barry Goldwater]

The new Privy Council, arranged by Lord Protector Richard of Gloucester before fellow Lord Protector George of Clarence arrived in London:

Lord Protector: George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence
Lord Protector: Richard Plantagenet, Duke of Gloucester

Lord Chancellor: Humphrey Bourchier, Archbishop of Canterbury
Lord High Steward: Edmund Kyriell, Earl of Cambridge
Earl Marshal: John de Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk
Lord High Treasurer: Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers
Lord High Constable of England: Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham

Lord Great Chamberlain: Aubrey de Vere, Earl of Oxford
Admiral of the Fleet: Thomas Stanley, Earl of Wiltshire
Constable of the Tower: Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham
Lord Secretary of the State: Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers
Lord Privy Seal: John de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk

Chancellor of the Exchequer: Edward Bourchier, Earl of Essex

The following men, irrelevant of any position or status they hold already, shall be sworn in as Privy Councillors of His Grace Edward of England.

Advisor: Roger Kyriell, Earl of Monmouth
Advisor: John Neville, Marquess of Montagu
Advisor: Henry Holland, Duke of Exeter

Lord Lieutenant of Ireland: To be replaced
Warden of the Scottish Marches: Henry Percy, Earl Northumberland
Lord Captain of Calais: To be replaced
Lord Chancellor of Wales: William Hastings, Earl of Northampton

(OOC: Meant to post this yesterday, alas, too many replies to be made back then)

Edit: Also, new appointments to certain shrievalties:

High Sheriff of Devonshire & Somerset: Thomas Holland
Steward of Cornwall: Hugh de Courtenay, Earl of Devon

[Lucius Malfoy]

The Lord Protector, George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence makes further adjustments to the Privy Council and additional appointments.

Lord Lieutenant of Ireland: John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury
Chief Justice of Common Pleas: William Mercer, Earl of Worcester

The Duke of Clarence makes a further proclamation

In the name of King Edward V and by the power vested in me as Lord Protector, I hereby grant Goodrich Castle to the Earl of Shrewsbury, John Talbot, for services rendered during the Irish War of 1475 and the resuiting rebellions that followed.

[General Brewster]

The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lord John Shrewsbury, summons all the Lords in Ireland to Malahide Castle.

[Oznerol]

Us, Edward of Grafton, King of England, France, Ireland, Castile and Leon, Duke and Lord of Gascony, Count of Ponthieu, declare that we have found evidence of treason in our lap, with mine uncles, my Lords of Gloucester and Clarence, attempting to exert power tyranically, trying to subvert succession for their own mischevous ends and goals. That cannot and shall not be, none but us are the Sun of York, God appointed ruler of this island of England and all its dependencies. They already have troops in our city of London, that we intend to remove, forcefully if necessary, for ours is the throne and the authority, the scepter and the crown. We are at the head of a force of loyal men, all of them good servants of York, and will demand our entry in London. Our said uncles shall resign their offices inmediately or fear our righteous wrath and impending chastise. Instead, our mother, Lady Elizabeth, and a counsel of nobles, peers of reknown, shall lead a fair government in our stead.

With our rightful authority, we decree the following:
-The regency shall be deposited in the hands of mine mother, Lady Elizabeth Woodville, until mine own age legally allows me to rule alone, as it's our birthright both as blessed sovereign of England and head of the house of York, heir to Richard Plantagenet, king by right.
-My Lords of Exeter, Norfolk, Rivers, Essex, Buckingham and Northampton shall be acknowledged as co-regents, part of the said advisory advisory body of peers that shall counsel and support us, their liege. All men of proven skills, proper age and undoubted loyalty.
-Richard of Gloucester and George of Clarence shall resign their offices and bend the knee, swearing fealty to us and remain in our graces. If they do so, they shall be pardoned, fully, and will be free to serve in whatever cappacity we deem worthy and necessary, for they shall always be heard and loved, if they prove to be reasonable.

In the name of God, given at Eltham.

(SEALED)

[Pontifex Maximus]

Word spreads that the Archbishop of Canterbury has dabbled in banking, offering loans to those children of God most in need at charitable rates.

[Lucius Malfoy]

By the will of the late Isabel Neville, Countess of Warwick, it is made known that her son, John Plantagenet, fathered by the Duke of Clarence, is to be named the 19th Earl of Warwick and the 8th Baron Montagu. In addition, the lands of Warwick, Rugby, Stratford and Alcester, along with Warwick Castle, will be granted upon him, granting the Earl of Warwick an income of 1200 pounds. The Duke of Clarence shall move his residence to Worcester Castle in Worcestershire.

[Oznerol]

Lord Protector: Anthony Woodville, Duke of Bedford

Lord Chancellor: Humphrey Bourchier, Archbishop of Canterbury
Lord High Steward: Edmund Kyriell, Earl of Cambridge
Earl Marshal: John de Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk
Lord High Treasurer: Henry Holland, Duke of Exeter
Lord High Constable of England: Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham

Lord Great Chamberlain: Aubrey de Vere, Earl of Oxford
Admiral of the Fleet: Thomas Stanley, Earl of Wiltshire
Constable of the Tower: Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham
Lord Secretary of the State: Roger Kyriell, Earl of Monmouth
Lord Privy Seal: John de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk

Chancellor of the Exchequer: Edward Bourchier, Earl of Essex

The following men, irrelevant of any position or status they hold already, shall be sworn in as Privy Councillors of His Grace Edward of England.

Advisor: Thomas Grey, Marquess of Winchester
Advisor: Laurence Grey, Baron Grey de Ruthyn
Advisor: John Grey, Earl of Tankarville
Advisor: Hugh de Courtenay, Earl of Devon

Lord Lieutenant of Ireland: John Talbot, 4th Earl of Shrewsbury
Warden of the Scottish Marches: Henry Percy, Earl Northumberland
Lord Captain of Calais: Richard Grey, Baron Bonville
Lord Chancellor of Wales: William Hastings, Earl of Northampton

The members of the Privy shall hereby be granted a salary of two hundred pounds a year, for their services to the Crown.

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In the name of God, Edward King of England, Ireland and France, etc, hereby declare that our noble and mighty uncle, Anthony Wydeville, who we hold in high regard, is to be granted the honor of Wake, and our manors in Northampton and Wellingborough, that he and his heirs shall enjoy until our Lord wishes so, Glory to Him. Our said uncle, Anthony Wydeville, Earl of Redvers, shall now be hereby known as Duke of Bedford, with remainder to his heirs male lawfully begotten, to honor our beloved grandmother, Lady Jacquetta, Duchess dowager of Bedford. As a sign of our love, respect and recognition of our very noble and very mighty uncle, Anthony Wydeville, Duke of Bedford, etc, we grant him the right to add to his arms an augmentation: or, on a pile gules between six fleurs-de-lys azure three leopards of England. For he is none but own kindred and blood, our uncle and Lord Protector. Shall God be Merciful,

Given at Westminster, day of Saint Lawrence the Martyr

(SIGNED AND SEALED)(rows of witnesses and several other signatures)

In the name of God, Edward King of England, Ireland and France, etc, hereby declare that our cousin, Lord Edward Bourchier, Earl of Essex, etc, shall be restored to his father's and brother's, God have mercy of their immortal souls, they who so many services did to your house and kingdom, dukedom of Aumerle, as heirs of Thomas de Woodstock, with remainded to the heirs male lawfully begotten by our said cousin, the very noble Edward Bourchier, Earl of Essex, etc. He shall be hereby known as the third Duke of Aumerle, as a recreation of the firstly granted dukedom to his father and brother, our very noble uncle Henry of Essex and our very mighty cousin, Lord Scales, God be merciful. Blessed be those who art in His Grace,

Given at Westminster, day of Saint Lawrence the Martyr

(SIGNED AND SEALED)

In the name of God, Edward King of England, Ireland and France, etc, hereby declare that our noble brother, Edmund, shall be created Duke of Rutland, to his heirs male lawfully begotten,

Given at Westminster, day of Saint Lawrence the Martyr

(SIGNED AND SEALED)

In the name of God, Edward King of England, Ireland and France, etc, hereby declare that Ralph Neville, heir of Ralph Neville, old Earl of Westmoreland, shall be restored in blood, no longer the attaintment being valid on him and his heirs. He shall be thus entitled to all his former lands and honors, being our kinsman and noble scion of Nevill, through the old earl Ralph. We do this for his loyalty and service to the House of York, we are merciful and compasive, for ours is the power and the authority. God have mercy of our souls,

Given at Westminster, day of Saint Lawrence the Martyr

(SIGNED AND SEALED)

[Oznerol]

In the name of God, Edward King of England, Ireland and France, etc, hereby declare that Laurence de Grey, our uncle, is granted the manors of Lutton, Elham and Swale in our Kingdom of England, and the honors and lands of Hiraethog, Denbigh and Hawarden in our Princedom of Wales. We also hereby declare that we see fitting to bestow upon him the title of Earl of Kent, with remainder to his heirs male lawfully begotten.

Given at Greenwich,

(signed and sealed)

[Pontifex Maximus]

Edward Bourchier, Third Duke of Aumerle, 3rd Earl of Essex, 1st Baron Donnington, Lord Chancellor of the Exchequer hereby announces the betrothal of his son, Thomas Bourchier, to Margaret Plantagenet. May God bless the match and may it come to fruition in the fullness of time.

[The Mad Skylord]

In the name of God, Edward King of England, Ireland, Jerusalem, Naples etc, hereby orders the expulsion of all Jews from his lands in the Duchy of Bar. Their possessions and funds are hereby declared forfeit to his Majesty.

In the name of God, Edward King of England, Ireland, Jerusalem, Naples etc, hereby orders the expulsion of all userers and debtors from his lands in the Duchy of Bar. Their possessions and funds are hereby declared forfeit to his Majesty.

Ooc:Rolls requested for seized funds.