Queen Maria I

The Short Reign of Queen Maria I of NewCrest was a defining period for the Royal Family. Upon her coronation, Queen Maria I appointed her family members as her royal advisors. HRH Duke Paolo, a renowned actor and comedian, was appointed Advisor of Culture and Entertainment, while HRH Princess Marta became the Advisor of Defense. This move was seen as a departure from tradition, but it allowed the Queen to surround herself with trusted family members.

Unfortunately, the early years of Queen Maria I's reign were marked by the death of her grandmother, Queen Mother Chiara, which caused her to cancel many of her royal engagements and become reclusive. This left the public feeling disconnected from the monarchy, which contributed to the perception that her reign was short. However, after a few years, she decided to step out of the NewCrest Palace and embark on a brief royal tour for her charity, "Shelters and Love," which offered affordable housing to homeless people. During this tour, she invited the foreign Monarch, Queen Vanessa IV of Kamora, for a state visit. This visit resulted in a marriage between the Queen of Kamora and the Queen's sister, which was a shock to the people of NewCrest.

When HRH Princess Marta announced that she was getting married to the Queen of Kamora, it was a historic moment for NewCrest. It was the first time that an active royal member had left to work for another kingdom. Queen Maria I accepted their marriage on the condition that it would be celebrated at the Palace according to NewCrest traditions. The negotiation was challenging, but she ultimately succeeded, and since then, NewCrest and Kamora have had a strong relationship both economically and on a personal level.

As Crown Prince Alberto turned 16, Queen Maria I appointed him Headmaster of the Order of the Llamas and gave him the Grand Duke title of the House of Dukes. This move allowed her to step back further from her royal engagements, and the press couldn't stop talking about the Crown Prince's love life. He was rumored to have had a romantic relationship with famous singer Daniel Garland, and they were photographed together in the Palace's gardens. When the Crown Prince went on his royal tour, Daniel visited him every night.

Shortly after the end of his tour, promoting his charity for terminally ill patients, Crown Prince Alberto shocked the press when he broke up with Daniel and announced that he was in love with a hospital patient, Roberta. The press was skeptical of the idea of the future King marrying someone who could die at any moment due to her severe illness and low life expectancy. However, Crown Prince Alberto was determined to marry Roberta, and with the Queen's permission, they were wed. Roberta's beauty captured the hearts of the people, and they quickly fell in love with her.

Crown Prince Alberto and Princess Roberta worked together on the Hoffpot Castle project, which they inaugurated as their joint venture. The castle was later renamed King Alberto III's Palace after the Crown Prince ascended to the throne. The couple was immensely proud of the Palace, and they took the press on a tour of its majestic rooms. Unfortunately, their happiness was short-lived as HRH Duke Paolo died of old age shortly after the inauguration.

The Royal Family was struck by tragedy again when Queen Maria I passed away in her sleep before Princess Roberta could give birth. It was a devastating loss for the people of NewCrest, and they would have to wait until the birth of Crown Princess Stefania for the Coronation Ceremony. Despite the challenges and tragedies that marked Queen Maria I's reign, her dedication to her family and charity work, as well as her decision to embrace change and new relationships, left a significant impact on the history of NewCrest