The monarchs present immediately looked at Baden and the Duke of Bavaria with envy and surprise.
Envy, because being elevated to a kingdom means not just a pleasant title, but a significant boost in international status and national prestige. It also boosts the morale of the citizens, and can even attract more funds to promote economic prosperity.
And wanting to be elevated to a kingdom is no simple task. On the surface, the Holy See is the confirmer of a nation's elevation act, but the decision-making power actually lies in the hands of the major continental powers. Only with the endorsement of enough strong nations does the Holy See dare to agree to a nation's elevation application.
Of course, for the newly crowned king himself, this is absolutely a great honor and achievement that will go down in history.
