The King is Dead, Long Live the King?
Ladies and gentlemen, people of the Grecian Empire... King Alexandros II of Greece is dead. An official spokesperson of the monarchy has confirmed our King passed away peacefully in his sleep last night. All flags on governmental buildings will be lowered to half mast for the duration of the period of national mourning, commemorating the life of the fifty-six year old King. Television broadcasts have been adjusted to
Succeeding the King will be his twenty-three year old son, Crown Prince Alexandros III. Though his official inauguration will take place after the interment of the King, he will unofficially manage the day to day affairs within the Empire, aided by the King's old advisers.
Foul Play Suspected!
This channel has managed to get a hold of some classified documents regarding King Alexandros II. It seems that his personal physicians, while preparing the body of the King for burial, have come across an irregularity and are currently performing a full autopsy on the body of the King. Though vehemently denied through official channels, our contacts within the palace mention there is a possibility some terrorist groups are to blame.
In other news, tensions between Grecians and Turks are on the rise again, the latter seeing the death of King Alexandros II as an opportunity to once again become independent city-states again, and follow their own path. Prince Alexandros III has called to the population to remain calm during these troubled times, but it cannot be denied that both camps are gaining support at an alarming rate.
Riots Throughout the Empire!
A letter was sent to all news stations of the Grecian Empire. In it, it is described that the King was murdered using a pellet coated in ricin, along with several other details known only to insiders in the Palace that were aware of the nature of the King's injuries. Reluctantly, a spokesperson has confirmed the contents of the letter to be true, in the meantime calling the armed forces to assist the police in quelling any riots that break out.
The assistance of the Army ended up having the opposite effect however, as many rioters turned themselves against the police as they struggled to keep the two camps separate. Heavy rioting has broken out in several cities -- both Grecian and Turkish -- and in an attempt to stop a full blown Civil War, King Alexandros III has called the British Empire for some much needed support as the Grecian Empire threatens to fall apart.



