Today we mark the anniversary of our Prince's birthday! Gerardus Cornielje Furst of Rheinbergen. It is also at this time, we take a moment to reflect up the events of this natal year. It has been a difficult time in the world. There have been conflict, strife and terrorist attacks.
It has been with great sadness, and contemplation our Prince has viewed these global events. He has cautioned against emotions ruling our actions, married to a firm resolve asking us to not give in to hate, or allow the actions of a few dictate what is right, what is just, and what is noble in all of us.
From our Prince:
"Regarding the Russia-Turkey incident: Rheinbergen asks both parties to restrain from actions and judgement before all facts have been established and verified. Let's not get into any actions that could start larger conflicts."
In regards to the tragic events from Paris:
"I speak to you today of the sad events in France.
Humanity as a whole has to stand up against the madness of extremism in every direction. We shall not give into despair, and we shall stand united in our resolve to not give up our freedom out of fear and suspicion. We must fight the darkness of barbarism with the beacon of light humanity offers in the worst of times. We will fight extremism and hate with love and determination."
Our Prince has helped to steer us a safe passage through the shoals and hidden reefs, of hate and suspicion. We are profoundly grateful for his calm resolve.
It has also been a time of change within the House of Cornielje and of Rheinbergen as a whole. We are growing and expanding our influence across the globe. We are a conservative nation by design, as we make friends, and alliances gradually with a great deal of deliberation and gravitas. While pursuing economic opportunities in the Kingdom of Thailand, our Prince, has made the first of many important contacts, and wishes to put forth this year's birthday honors list, of those who have helped, aided and promoted Rheinbergen.
Our first honoree is:
Arnaud C.M.C. Verstraete. Born in Antwerp, Belgium. He served for fifteen years in the armed forces. He is from an old established noble family with distant familial ties to our Prince. He is an accomplished helicopter pilot, businessman and philanthropist. Upon leaving the military, he moved to the Kingdom of Thailand, where he has pursued economic opportunities, along with establishing a firm relationship with the Thai people and their unique culture. He has long been involved in the Rotary organization, and has been a chairman, and president of Rotary Clubs in Thailand, Rotary Foundation Member, Benefactor, and Major Donor to the many philanthropic causes the Rotary organization supports in Thailand.
Arnaud C.M.C. Verstraete has been involved with such diverse projects to include, clean drinking water and library starter kits, for rural communities. Assistance programs for the handicapped, or those with hearing or sight issues. He has tirelessly promoted sustainable projects in Thailand designed to help children, the economic disadvantaged, schools and hospitals. We are proud to call Arnaud C.M.C. Verstraete our first ever Ambassador.
From Gerard Furst von und zu Rheinbergen:
To all and other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Presents shall come, GREETINGS!
Know now that We by Our grace and certain knowledge do by these presents appoint and create
Arnauld Charles Marie Celine Verstraete, to the said degree dignity and title of Baron von Rohrweihe!
From Gerard Furst von und zu Rheinbergen:
Know that by virtue of Our great confidence in Baron Arnaud Verstraete, We hereby appoint him Ambassador of Furstentum Rheinbergen to the Kingdom of Thailand.
For dedication of purpose, resolve and the pursuit of excellence in promoting Rheinbergen and your dedication, and steadfast loyalty to our Principality and to the House of Cornielje, coupled with your proven leadership skills, know that:
Gerard Furst von und zu Rheinbergen to David S. Baker Baron von der Bergquelle, Know that by virtue of Our great confidence in Baron David S. Baker We do hereby appoint him Landgraf of the province of Alp-Rheinbergen, and do empower him to the said office at our pleasure, to be among our privy counselors as a member of the Staatsrat.
The dimidated arms of Landgraf David S. Baker
Official Website of Rheinbergen:
https://www.rheinbergen.de/
It has been with great sadness, and contemplation our Prince has viewed these global events. He has cautioned against emotions ruling our actions, married to a firm resolve asking us to not give in to hate, or allow the actions of a few dictate what is right, what is just, and what is noble in all of us.
From our Prince:
"Regarding the Russia-Turkey incident: Rheinbergen asks both parties to restrain from actions and judgement before all facts have been established and verified. Let's not get into any actions that could start larger conflicts."
In regards to the tragic events from Paris:
"I speak to you today of the sad events in France.
Humanity as a whole has to stand up against the madness of extremism in every direction. We shall not give into despair, and we shall stand united in our resolve to not give up our freedom out of fear and suspicion. We must fight the darkness of barbarism with the beacon of light humanity offers in the worst of times. We will fight extremism and hate with love and determination."
Our Prince has helped to steer us a safe passage through the shoals and hidden reefs, of hate and suspicion. We are profoundly grateful for his calm resolve.
It has also been a time of change within the House of Cornielje and of Rheinbergen as a whole. We are growing and expanding our influence across the globe. We are a conservative nation by design, as we make friends, and alliances gradually with a great deal of deliberation and gravitas. While pursuing economic opportunities in the Kingdom of Thailand, our Prince, has made the first of many important contacts, and wishes to put forth this year's birthday honors list, of those who have helped, aided and promoted Rheinbergen.
Our first honoree is:
Arnaud C.M.C. Verstraete. Born in Antwerp, Belgium. He served for fifteen years in the armed forces. He is from an old established noble family with distant familial ties to our Prince. He is an accomplished helicopter pilot, businessman and philanthropist. Upon leaving the military, he moved to the Kingdom of Thailand, where he has pursued economic opportunities, along with establishing a firm relationship with the Thai people and their unique culture. He has long been involved in the Rotary organization, and has been a chairman, and president of Rotary Clubs in Thailand, Rotary Foundation Member, Benefactor, and Major Donor to the many philanthropic causes the Rotary organization supports in Thailand.
Arnaud C.M.C. Verstraete has been involved with such diverse projects to include, clean drinking water and library starter kits, for rural communities. Assistance programs for the handicapped, or those with hearing or sight issues. He has tirelessly promoted sustainable projects in Thailand designed to help children, the economic disadvantaged, schools and hospitals. We are proud to call Arnaud C.M.C. Verstraete our first ever Ambassador.
From Gerard Furst von und zu Rheinbergen:
To all and other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Presents shall come, GREETINGS!
Know now that We by Our grace and certain knowledge do by these presents appoint and create
Arnauld Charles Marie Celine Verstraete, to the said degree dignity and title of Baron von Rohrweihe!
From Gerard Furst von und zu Rheinbergen:
Know that by virtue of Our great confidence in Baron Arnaud Verstraete, We hereby appoint him Ambassador of Furstentum Rheinbergen to the Kingdom of Thailand.
The last birthday present for this year's honor list goes to Baron David S. Baker.
From Gerard Furst von und zu Rheinbergen:
For dedication of purpose, resolve and the pursuit of excellence in promoting Rheinbergen and your dedication, and steadfast loyalty to our Principality and to the House of Cornielje, coupled with your proven leadership skills, know that:
Gerard Furst von und zu Rheinbergen to David S. Baker Baron von der Bergquelle, Know that by virtue of Our great confidence in Baron David S. Baker We do hereby appoint him Landgraf of the province of Alp-Rheinbergen, and do empower him to the said office at our pleasure, to be among our privy counselors as a member of the Staatsrat.
The dimidated arms of Landgraf David S. Baker
Official Website of Rheinbergen:
https://www.rheinbergen.de/
