Reign IV

Emperor IV

The Iron Horse Emperor

Shel Anderson

Empress IV 

The White Dove Empress

Causha Lee Victoria

It was decided that the citizens of the empire would be the only ones to elect the Emperor and Empress. The first duly elected monarchs totally by the people of Colorado were Emperor and Empress IV, Shel Anderson and Causha Lee.  It was during this reign that traditions were actively acknowledged and followed. The lines of succession to the thrones were further enhanced. It was also an interesting reign in that the Emperor and Empress lived in two different parts of the state.  Emperor and Empress IV were also the most widely traveled monarch for the ICRME at the time. They traveled to over eleven coronations throughout the United States during their reign.

In a sidelight, while keeping the tradition of having the yearly PR Ball, themed  A Night of Elegance and held at the Cosmopolitan Hotel; this was also the first Turnabout. The first three Emperors all arrived at the function in drag, while the Empresses all took part in the function out of drag. While perhaps not everyone was thoroughly amused it was an interesting evening. Also, in keeping with tradition, the Snowball, held at the Hilton Hotel, had a theme of Christmas in Camelot. The King of Hearts Ball for the fourth reign was a Leather & Levi Hoedown held at Union Hall in Denver.

The lines of succession were given more responsibility during their reign. For the Empress line, the Princess Royale was originally Tommi Lynn, who was succeeded by Christi Layne; Queen Mother (for life), Lola; Grand Duchess, Lee Sommers; Czarina, Lori Thimer; and Marquessa, Jamie Alexander. The Emperors line of succession consisted of Prince Royale, Lee Bacus; King Father, Lee Zittle; Grand Duke, Ron Anderson; Czar, Lon Marfel; and Marquis, Dennis.

For this reign, two permanent titles were awarded. The emperor awarded his permanent title to his real-life wife. Deanna Anderson was to be known as the Crown Princess for Life to His Imperial Majesty. The Empress awarded Knight of the Realm for Life to David (Boom Boom) Lorette.

The Merchandise Mart played host to the Coronation Myths, Lands and Legends and from atop an Aztec Pyramid, the fifth reign stepped into the spotlight.