Reign XXII

Emperor XXII

The Turquise Waters Emperor

Thom Frey

Empress XXII 

The Pink Flamingo Empress

Alyssa Del Rey

For the first time in court history, a regent Emperor was asked to fulfill the position left vacant by an elected Monarch. King Father, Thom Frey, joined Empress Alyssa to complete an otherwise storybook reign with her. Thom was granted fill status as Emperor at King of Hearts in 1998. During their year we saw the only Touch of Class in recent years to host all of the ICRME Empresses in town. Awards were won by the 22nd reign including best float during Pridefest parade and several best entrance awards for out of state Coronations. The most notable contribution of the 22nd Reign was the first annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for CAP. CAP was the recipient of over 800 Thanksgiving baskets to their clients. The reign was marked by numerous contributions to charity and the tireless efforts of the largest dues paid members Court in the history of the Court made this a most successful year.

PR Ball was themed Stars of the Silver Screen held at the Regency. Snow Ball was Ice Castles and was a resounding success for Angels Unaware. The annual King of Hearts was titled A 1930s Archeological Adventure  Montezumas Revenge and it was during this function that Thom appointed a new King Father who is still serving this organization today in that capacity, John Schlegel.

Strong lines of succession and the largest lines helped make this year what it was. Some of the line members were, Prince Royale, Kristin Phillips; Prince Royale, Robert Flores; Grand Duke and Duchess, Raymond Sackett and Chyna Blue; Czar and Czarina, Jeff Clark and Portia Houston; Marquis and Marquessa, Wendy Saxton and Coco Chanel and Don and Reina, Lee Doudney and Morgan. Thom gave his permanent title to JJ Cochran as Legendary Prince of Wisdom.

This history making year ended at The Regency Grand Ballroom with Aztec- The Legend Beyond in grand style and marked the first time that a ten year and a twenty year Anniversary of the Monarchy was celebrated and opened the door for the 23rd year of the ICRME.