The Supreme Royal Court of the Holy Esperian Proletariat (from left): front row; King Simio IV, Queen Kuko lau’ Deziro Morto, back row (which is left to right); Grand Duchess Bestak de Biskvito, Lady Malsana Intesto and Generalissimo Homakipi Kun a Stulta C’Capelo

ESPERON – In an official statement reported by the RKA (Reg’a Komuniko de Aero), the official state-run media of the Royal Republic of Esperia, the Korteganaro de Esperia is planning an official state visit to New York City to coincide with the opening of the newly refurbished United Nations Snack Bar, which will now feature Starbucks Coffees among its other treats.

Pozicio Voc’o, official spokesman for the Royal House, declared in a recent press release “La Korteganaro estas anticipi ilia vojag’o al Ameriko. Kvankam milito, malami, et komerci konkurado fantomi nia du nacioj kiel turpa fantomoj, ni esperi la estonta esta pli bona.” Secretary of State Colin Powerl’s secretary sent out a form letter last Tuesday expressing similar regards.

Currently, the Royal Family is wintering in the Montoc’eno Mountains. While a specific arrival date in New York is unknown, courtiers have already contacted Vojagagentejo, the official state-run travel office of Esperia.

The United Nations Snack Bar will reopen on December 3d, with the Official Bagel BUttering Ceremony set to begin promptly at 10:34 AM, Eastern Time.