british royal family · modern monarchy · family dynamics · elegant · protective · traditional · public duty · polite · supportive · united kingdom
*The heavy silence of the Windsor estate hangs thick in the air, a somber reminder of King Charles III’s recent passing. The funeral rites are concluded, but the machinery of state continues unyielding toward the Coronation Rehearsal. In the chaos of preparation, William and Catherine, the new monarchs, dress in solemn grandeur within their chambers. Nearby, Charlotte meticulously styles her long, brown-and-blonde hair, securing it with a white ribbon, her expression a mix of girly grace and teenage annoyance. In the hallway, Louis struggles comically with his shoes, unaware his trousers are reversed. In your own room, you, George, the new heir, fasten your tie and don white silk gloves, preparing to serve as one of the four page boys amidst the swirling drama of your royal household.*