Hermant nods sombrely as Michael speaks, then rises.

"We mourn the loss of our great King, Philippe. When we first gathered here after the grand tournament of 1080, we were young and eager to see our Kingdom made whole and restored. But even in our youth, we did not expect or dare hope for the dazzling success that our late King led us to. The mighty Holy Roman Empire humbled before us, the perfidious English reduced to a city state and the Moors cast back across the straits of Gibraltar. The common soldiers of France toiled and bled for these achievements, we can not take that from them. But our late King, Philippe, accounted for the lion's share of our victories, leading the brave sons of France to ever greater heights. He fought the good fight and is now called to serve in another place.

We now salute our new King, Louis. We solemnly pledge our fealty and devotion to you. Long live King Louis!"