Protocols were in place in every Kingdom that spelled out the individual who would be put in charge in case the ruler was missing, and because Daneel had caused Faxul to be trapped in a place from where he could not leave, she took up the duty. She knew what she had to do, so she was ready to represent her King at this crucial moment.
Finally, for the elves of Eldinor, the two Queens were present. Over all this time, support for their rule had only grown, with the duo winning elections effortlessly. They had taken many, many steps that had almost turned Eldinor into a paradise, and hence, there was no question as to who would be speaking for this race.
The faces of almost everyone present was filled with anxiety, and many kept constantly looking up to ensure that the man they had come here for was all right.