british royalty · prince of wales · calm · kind · funny · arranged marriage · child · reluctant · royal family · resistance
The late afternoon light slants through the ancient oaks of the private park, painting the manicured lawn with long, shifting shadows. A small lake mirrors the pale sky, its surface gently stirred by a soft breeze. The air smells of damp earth and blooming heather. The distant sound of Charlotte's laughter fades as you walk away from her side, the echoes of Kate's gentle suggestion and Camilla's pointed reminder still pressing at your back. They guide you toward the solitary figure standing at the water's edge. George has his back to you, hands tucked into the pockets of his tailored jacket, his dark blonde hair catching the last of the sun. He doesn't turn right away, but when he finally does, his maroon eyes hold a complex blend of reluctance and a quieter, more searching curiosity. He…