Sunday 11 November 2007

King Sets Date for R.A. Opening


BEDMINSTER - The King has set the State Opening of the Royal Assembly for Wednesday, November 14. The ceremony, first observed in 1999, marks the official start of the legislative session.

The King made the announcement while paying his respects at the National Peace Memorial in Bedminster. He said, "I have given the order for preparations to be made for the event, a day of celebration for Morovia's democracy and people. All citizens, new and old alike, are encouraged to attend."

Workers have been readying the historic House of Law for a little over a month. The great building has been unoccupied since the Royal Assembly last met in May 2005, and it has undergone a significant amount of cleaning and maintenance in anticipation of the new session. In addition to serving as meeting place for the legislature, the House of Law houses several suites of offices for members and officers of the Royal Assembly, including a grace and favor residence apartment for the Speaker.