1.05[Bug?]Sovereign gaining xp without being in the battle, intended?

Just finished a battle involving lvl 1 champion, melee soldier and 2 archers on my side, thug on enemy side.  After the battle my sovereign gains a level, even though she is on the other side of the known map.  Champion also gained a level.  Is this intended?

Champion involved is not spouse but was the most recent to be imbued with essence.

debug.err pasted here http://pastebin.ca/1926163