In the Pontesian Dynastic Empire, minister Timbal Harlowbourne MP who chairs the ministry of Foreign Affairs has offered his resignation to His Imperial Majesty Vincent I of the House of Belknap, by the Grace of God, Emperor of the Pontesian Dynastic Empire, Grand Duke of Gran Tadraki, King of Gaduridos, Suzerein of Egelion, Commander in Chief of the Imperial Armed Forces, Defender of the Faith of the International Church of Pontesi, Jeztriék Atabék, .. The parties in the August Parliament of the Cedar Throne are now manoeuvring and negotiating to find a replacement.