Citizens lined the streets of Izaakston for the final imperial procession in Izaakian history. Montwalda Empress and Emperor rode out from Montacia Palace in Izaakston today for the final time, proceeding towards the parliament building where in a formal ceremony she handed the Storm Sceptre which is the symbol of Izaakian power to Dr Stella Blanc, who then swore herself in as the First President of the Republic of Izaakia. 
The Imperial family who will still hold their titles in name then proceeded by carriage along streets packed with well wishers and lined with white roses crossing the bridge over the New Mako straights and proceeded to Fort Mako which will become their private residence in Izaakia. 
Questions are now being asked about where President Stella Blanc will take Izaakia. At the age of 27 she now controls one of the worlds largest economies and most formidable militaries with no remaining constitutional bounds and limits. Will she build a new and unified democratic nation, or does absolute power absolutely corrupt?