News of the Russian Imperial Family fleeing eastward had already become a hotly debated topic among the citizens of various European countries, as well as a focal point of intense interest for many European royal families.
For the royal families of some smaller nations, they looked forward even more to how monarchical powers like Britain and Australasia would handle the Russian Imperial Family after their defeat in the war.
After all, no one could guarantee that they and their descendants could sit securely upon their thrones, so a viable life-saving option naturally appealed to the royals of these minor countries.
Since he had already prepared to take action, Arthur naturally would not drag things out for too long.
On January 19, 1932, the Australasian Royal Family contacted the royal houses of multiple European monarchies, requesting that they uphold the European Royal Family Joint Declaration signed previously and rescue the fleeing Russian Imperial Family to the fullest extent possible.
The reactions of the various royal houses varied, but the royal families of most smaller nations welcomed the prospect with considerable anticipation.
After all, the existence of a minor nation's monarchy was ultimately a matter of a single word from the great powers, and if the major powers supported the existence of monarchies, it would unquestionably be good news for the monarchs of those smaller states.
Moreover, if the various royal houses of Europe united, they would forge a force by no means weaker than any of the great powers.
A careful look at the current monarchies among the great powers revealed the British Empire as the strongest, Australasia ranking third, the Kingdom of Italy as a passable great power, the German Empire with its monarchy barely surviving, and the Austrian Empire lingering on its last breath—all of them were European royal