Reign XVIII
The Eighteenth Reign
The Fantasy Court of Fire and Ice
April 20, 1991

Empress XVIII Kinsey Rapport
The Fire & Ice Empress

Emperor XVIII Gregg Looker
The Unicorn Emperor

Dreams do come true and no one is better qualified to attest to that fact than the monarchs elected for this reign. Emperor and Empress XVIII, Gregg Looker and Kinsey Rapport. Again, experience ruled the thrones of the ICRME. Both monarchs had been involved with the Court system for several years. Empress Kinsey had previously been the Court’s 7th Prince Royale. Emperor Gregg finally achieved his dream after having been through 6 campaigns (The International Court record!!). This reign’s stepping down was one of the most unusual in that for the first time there was music composed especially for the Coronation by a professional musician. The Gates of Ishtar composed by Davol was a beautiful and effective addition to the coronation. Davol further complimented the ICRME, and specifically Empress XVIII, by dedicating his first album to this Coronation. Also during this reign, the ICRME’s first woman Prince Royale was named, further evidence of the women’s community coming forward and working side by side with their gay brothers. The court has only been made stronger and better by this welcome addition of talent.

The Regency Hotel played a large part in this reign by being the site for the PR Ball, A ”USO Tour,” the Snow Ball, “Christmas Around the World,” and the King of Hearts Ball, “Arabian Nights.”

Both the monarchs had a wealth of talent and energy within their lines of succession. For the 18th Empress, there was her Princess Royale, Nicole Sommers; Queen Mother, Nina Montaldo; Grand Duchess, Brooke Trout; Czarina, Tara Avenue; Marquess, Alyssa Del Ray and Reina. Krystyn Phillips. The 18th Emperor was favored by his Prince Royale, Diane DeHerrera; King Father, Gary Allsupp; Grand Duke, Dwayne Ohis; Czar, Mark Kasel; Marquis, Jeff Kersman and Don, Wayne Tafolla. The 18th Monarchs gave their permanent titles to two outstanding and long-standing member of the court. Empress Kinsey awarded the title of Imperial Prince of the Fire and Ice Rose to Buddy Cressy, while Emperor Gregg awarded the title of Legendary Prince of Dreams to Dwayne Ohls.

The Regency Hotel again played host to the Coronation. “The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Seventh Wonder of the World,” was a beautifully constructed evening and as the dream came to a close for the 18th Reign, it had only begun for our 19th.