Reign XVII

Emperor XVII

Michael West 

The Phantom Emperor

Empress XVII

Brittany Michaels 

The Black Pearl Empress

The Seventeenth Reign saw the election of two experienced and energetic leaders, Emperor and Empress XVII Michael West and Brittany Michaels.

These two individuals had been working together for several years within the Court system having served together as a couple since the 14th reign. The city was fortunate in having these two individuals serve as our Monarchs. They, and their court, brought new and exciting power to the ICRME. Michael and Brittany had the opportunity to appoint both a new King Father and Queen Mother during their reign. Their court was also one of thirty charitable organizations that worked on the Denver Grand Prix. The Courts creativity was very evident during this year in that the Seventeenth Reign made award-winning entrances at every out of state visit. Being environmentally aware, this reign also participated in a recycling drive at King Soopers in conjunction with C.H.U.N. (Capitol Hill United Neighborhood). For the first time the Coronation was also designated as a charity ball, adding even more money donated by this reign to those in need. This year was also the origin of the Legend Emperors of the ICRME. Michael and Brittany were also blessed by the involvement and commitment of Denvers womans community.

The Executive Tower Inn figured very prominently during this reign.  It was the location of the PR Ball, Legends & Lands, the Snowball, Christmas in Toyland, and the King of Hearts Ball, An Evening at the Opera.

Aiding these two monarchs was another outstanding set of line of succession. For the Seventeenth Empress, there was her Princess Royale, Stephanie Starr, the new Queen Mother (for Life) Nina Montaldo; Duchess, Joanna Rae; and Czarina, Christina Lee Austin. For the Emperor, there was his Prince Royale, James Nash; the new King Father (for Life) Gary Allsupp; Grand Duke, Buddy Cressy; Czar, Gregg Looker; Marquis, John Schlegle and Baron, Wayne Tafolla.

The permanent titles given this year went to two especially deserving individuals. From the Emperor, the title of Imperial Princess of Legends to all Emperors for Life was awarded to Joanna Rae and the Empress awarded the title of Imperial First Gentleman to all Empresses for Life to John Schlegle.

A beautiful end to a beautiful reign was experienced by everyone on April 20, 1991 at the Regency Hotel. The Treasures of Atlantis brought to an end the 17th Reign and opened the gates for Reign 18 to begin.