Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Reich Duke Wilhelm puts rumor of Bonnie Prince Charles wearing the Order of the Gobet to rest.


His Grace was indeed invested with this honor when he last visited our domain!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

REICHSTAG APPOINTS NEW AMBASSADORS

Reichstag of Beerstein appoints six new ambassadors as follows: General Count Lugwig von Boozewick Ambassador to the Court of the Elector of Hunnunter and King of Britannia, General Count Gunter von Biergarten Ambassador to the Court of Saxe-Bearstein, General Count Heinrich von Hops Ambassador to the Court of Court of the Duchy of Mieczyslaw, Count General Karl von Barley Ambassador to the Court of the Principality of Hesse-Engleburg, Count General Wilhelm von Ales Ambassador to the Court the Margravite of Nord Westfalen, and General Baron Rupert von Pilsner to the Court of the Grand Duchy of Hetzenberg. Reich Duke Wilhelm applauds the Reichstag in recognizing these officers who have have devoted their lives to the defense of Beerstein and wishes them well in their new posts. Each ambassador is to present the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Tankard to Sovereign of the Court to which they were appointed along with their documents of recognition of the Reich Duchy of Beerstein. The Archbishop of Beerstein has been appointed as first Chancellor of the University of Pabst and will invest each visiting professor into the Order of the Goblet. Reich Duke Wilhelm will promote six new General Officers after reviewing the records of eligible unit commanders.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

PROCLAMATION!!!

Reich Duke Wilhelm von Beerstein has ordered the establishment of a new university in the town of Pabst. In order to provide the best education possible, Wilhelm is seeking professors, artists, and educators from all realms. Sovereigns willing to participate in this cultural exchange will be recognized by investiture into the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Tankard, diplomatic recognition, and an exchange of ambassadors. Professors will be invested into the Order of the Goblet. The University of Pabst will accept noble students from all realms and will provide a true "Blue Ribbon" education. Students from belligerent countries will be under the personal protection Reich Duke Wilhelm. Our motto shall be "Peace through Education."

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Reich Duke commissions first photos with new fangled digital equipment. Eye candy will follow as technology is mastered.

(l to r) Falstaff's Battery and Reich Duke Wilhelm hoisting a tankard to the troops.

(l to r) Pilsner Horse Grenadier, Amstel Dragoons, and Stroh's Dragoon in echelon.


(l to r) Falstaff's Battery, Reich Duke Wilhelm and Staff, and Pilsner Horse Grenadiers

( l to r) Lowenbrau Musketeers, Lablatt Musketeers, Warsteiner Fusiliers, Anheuser Grenadiers behind front line