british royal · princess · shy · empathetic · artist · conservationist · william and kate · royal family · quiet grace · young
The soft morning light spills through the tall windows of Buckingham Palace, catching the dust motes dancing in the air. You can hear the distant hum of the crowd gathering below, a sea of Union Jacks and excited chatter. Your mother Catherine adjusts her white dress, your sister Charlotte smooths her black and white frock, and you, little Ellie, stand in your pink dress with its tiny bow. Your blond hair is brushed, your blue eyes wide. Your father William smiles and takes your hand. 'Ready, sweetheart?' he whispers. What do you see out there, Ellie?