Reign XIII
The Thirteenth Reign
The Court of Enchantment
April 12, 1986

Empress XIII Chenelle Austin
The Crystal Goddess Empress

Emperor XIII Chuck Bates
The Crystal Sword Emperor

The Thirteenth reign was anything, but unlucky! The city that chose two dynamic people to serve as the leaders of the Court and a new energy was evident during the entire reign of Emperor and Empress XIII, Chuck Bates and Chenelle Austin.

During the 13th Reign, Emperor XIII and Empress XIII made such a lovely couple and because they were constantly together, they were referred to as the “Barbie & Ken” of ICRME, in fun. These two individuals had no problem with the loving dig and, on occasion, went out of their way to make sure no one would forget their “camp” title. This reign was also much respected in that the 13th Empress has been the only monarch in the history of the Court to be allowed to wear the State Crown at another court’s coronation. Emperor 13, Chuck is also the 3rd ICRME Emperor to be selected for the International Court of Emperor. The Mayor of Denver, Frederico Pena, attended their stepping down along with the other candidates who, at that time, were vying for his office.

Chuck and Chenelle were both consistent throughout their year with their themes for their major functions. All three of their functions were held at the Downtown Radisson. The PR Ball had a theme of “Land of Make Believe.” The Snow Ball theme was “An Evening at the Crystal Palace,” while the King of Hearts Ball was called “Beneath the Crystal Palace.”

The 13th Reign was another blessed with an industrious Imperial Family. For the Empress, there was her Princes Royale, Roxie LaMont; Queen Mother, Pearl DeVere; Grand Duchess, Ashley Novak; Czarina, Morgana; and Marquess, Lucy LaRue. The Emperor was helped by his Prince Royale, Vince Kline; King Father, Ron Heath; Grand Duke, Jerry Harrel; Czar, Reggie Grove; and Marquis, Myron. Both monarchs presented permanent titles at the close of their reign. Once again, the permanent titles were awarded to outstanding Court Members during this reign as well as recognized for work done during earlier reigns. Emperor Chuck, presented Reggie Grove as the Imperial Prince of Hearts for Life. Empress Chenelle made Brandi Roberts Grand Dame to all Empresses for Life.

Closing out this lovely year of beauty and energy, the Downtown Radisson was the scene of a “Journey to the Land of Enchantment” on April 11, 1987. Maintaining the grace and dignity which was their signature, the 13th Reign welcomed the new reign of Fourteen.