Heir to the throne, the Siesarievna, the Grand Duchess Charinda made her first public speech this afternoon in front of a crowd of state and independent media. In her speech it is revealed that her father, the Emperor, is confirmed to have been suffering from lung cancer, and is currently in critical condition at Empress Hospital. She also added that she would be taking over her father’s duties, ahead of a supposed investiture ceremony at the Imperial Palace.