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Emperor Topilpopoca dies – President Arnott to attend funeral
4th October 2019

Emperor Topilpopoca of Xiomera passed away at 1:45am Xiomeran time on the 3rd October as a result of wounds obtained during an attack in early August. A weeklong period of mourning has been declared in Xiomera as a result of the tragic event. President Arnott has declared her heartfelt condolences to the nation in light of the Emperor’s passing, and has announced her intention to travel to Xiomera for the funeral.

Upon announcing the death, Chief Justice Nopalliztli called the death a ‘tragedy’ and commended Topilpopoca’s leadership, saying his “legacy of strong and effective leadership for almost two decades has left Xiomera far better than it was when he became Emperor.” Flags will be flown at half-mast throughout the mourning period, and all but essential government functions will be suspended during the period out of respect.

President Arnott, along with Councillors Greenwood, Pierre and Robinson intend to travel to Xiomera for the funeral. This will be the first time a sitting president has left Kerlile throughout Kerlian history, although there is no law or protocol forbidding it. It will be the largest number of members of Council families gathered in the same location outside of Kerlile ever (although more are expected to gather at the upcoming Olympics).

The Council also announced that a minute’s silence will be held across Kerlile in honour of Emperor Topilpopoca tomorrow at 1pm, as a sign of respect. This will be the first time a minute’s silence in honour of a male has been held in Kerlile, although not the first time one has been held following the death of a foreign leader.

The Council also issued a statement praising Topilpopoca saying: “He was a rare example of a man who understood Kerlile and the necessity of the Kerlian project. Emperor Topilpopoca was a rare ally to us when so many nations have shunned us and turned their backs on us and women. He will be greatly missed by the Council, but we hope we can continue our positive relations with Xiomera into the future.”