Johannes Karl, King of Angle-Saxons, is to become Emperor of Austenasia, the Austenasian Times published today.
Since recognizing the rightful Austenasian government under Lord Musgrave in June 2025 and subsequently signing a treaty, the King and Lord Protector have developed a close working relationship. The King was delighted with the Lord Protector’s commitment to the Christian heritage of Austenasia as well as his desire to protect it from harmful influences, to use it as a platform for charitable work, and ultimately to expand its horizons. As Lord Musgrave moved to secure his assets, it became clear that there would soon be no room for competing claims to Austenasia and that he would invest in its long-term future.
Amid ongoing controversy and some questions raised over Lord Musgrave’s earlier actions (for which he has since apologized), the King listened to the concerns of the other side and presented these to the Angle-Saxish Parliament. Both the Folkmoot and the Councillors’ Moot reiterated their unanimous support for the Lord Protector’s government and their commitment to the treaty.
Both houses also gave their backing to a potential personal union with the Empire of Austenasia. The Austenasian Lord Protector was eager to appoint an established monarch and especially one who was also Christian to the office and therefore offered the crown to HM Johannes Karl.
The King has since released the following statement:
In AD 306, Saint Constantine was proclaimed Roman Emperor in Britain, the first Christian Emperor. The continuity of this throne, this imperium, with that of Austenasia was cemented over 1,700 years later with its recognition by the heir of German emperors.
Of the threats to this continuity, perhaps one of the greatest was the constitutional crisis of 2025. The Angle-Saxish Kingdom has from the beginning supported Lord Andrew Musgrave’s government as legitimate, following his [attempted] unconstitutional ousting. He is indeed the one who rightfully possesses Austenasian assets and has, we believe, defended its constitution and interests.
Lord Musgrave, in upholding the Austenasian legacy, sought a Christian emperor to reign over the true Rome, just as Constantine had once done. I count it a privilege that I have been offered this position, and I am now delighted to announce that I have accepted it. I will do all I can to preserve Austenasia’s unique character, to be an ambassador for the Christian faith, and to help build a future for this nation of which her subjects can be proud.