#king wilhelm

Just wanted to say that Wille has been pretty consistent about his feelings, but his parents really only understood the sincerity after his crash out and this last gentle admission. it's frustrating and also real that so many families will spend years denying their child's perspective, chalking it up to impulsivity or a lack-of-experience

Had Kristina and Ludvig grieved WITH Wille and helped him during the damage control of the video, he would have seen what they saw in the monarchy, and would have stepped up to be a seriously decent king

Having to get up early: if I were king 5am alarms would be illegal

Having a work meeting: well if I were in charge Friday meetings would be punishable by death.

Simon making him eat properly: if I ruled this place dinner would be ice cream.

Having to get dressed to go out for the day: if I had any say in this at all all days would be pajama days.

Simon glaring at him because it's been ten years and Wille this isn't funny any more: if I made the rules it'd been compulsory to kiss your Simon until he stops looking so grumpy.

Specifically how the most glorious Stephen Fry portrayed him as someone very likely suppressing his own (latent?) homosexual desires. That speech was personal, and not merely because his grandson was just outed. He read ALL the emails. He didn't need to, he shouldn't have, except if he was being masochistic and couldn't stop himself.

Anyway, I deeply crave King James III having to host a post S2 out Wilhelm in any way shape or form.

It can be Crown Prince Wilhelm on a 'casual' visit. After all he's his fourth cousin twice over at the very least and like, 300th in line to the British throne.

But it can ALSO be King Wilhelm on an official state visit with his beloved consort Prince (Duke/King Consort) Simon by his side, and that would be absolutely stunningly beautiful.

I desperately, urgently need King James III having to host King Wilhelm on a state visit. It doesn't matter how he feels about it personally, because that choice is not up to him, and it'll have to be done with the whole shebang. (Remember the last US President's state visit to the UK? except this time it'll be pride flags instead of protesters)

It would all begin with Wilhelm and Simon's arrival at the airport. They'd be welcomed not only by the Foreign Secretary, but also by a member of the Royal Family. The temptation would be there to make that person Henry, because fellow queer, but I want it to be Philip.

It has to be Philip. If not their mother, then sending Philip is only polite. It would be different if Wilhelm were there on a 'casual' visit or to support a/Henry's queer charity, but if he's there in his role as Head of State representing Sweden? Then sending the gay spare could be misinterpreted as something other than a kind gesture unless Philip has a really good reason for not being there.

Anyway, Philip greets Wilhelm at the airport. Formally, with all the fanfare and everything. It would be expected that he bow to Wilhelm and Simon and for Martha to curtsy. There will be newspaper articles about it if he doesn't (do it properly, which he will) and there will definitely be ones analyzing Philip's every facial expression and depending on them more articles speculating about what that means for Philip's relationship with Henry.

Afterwards Wilhelm and Simon will ride in a state carriage to where the arrival ceremony with the King will take place. They will have a mounted escort, flags and guards lining the street and everything will be very formal and fancy and public. There will be a Guard of Honor, one which Wilhelm will officially inspect, gun salutes and all the pomp, and Henry's grandfather will have to be polite and welcoming and happy, because Wilhelm is not only a visiting Head of State but also family. He can't appear homophobic and potentially sour relations with all of Sweden. Also there will be all the pride flags being waved in the background.

Later Wilhelm will get to meet with the government, there will most certainly be important business deals being signed, maybe Wilhelm will speak to parliament, and it as well as James III will have to be polite and happy about it, because again, Wilhelm is a foreign Head of State and family and he and Simon are the only ones who will not be expected to bow to Henry's grandfather, because they're equals.

Most likely there will be a bunch of other events as well, but maybe most importantly there will be a state dinner at Buckingham Palace. Those are obscenely decadent and posh and formal and usually take well over a year to prepare, and Wilhelm will be the guest of honor and Henry's grandfather will be expected to not only host him, but to inspect and sign off on every minute detail ahead of time to make sure everything is perfect for the openly queer King.

And all the while Simon will mutter all the snarky comments and silently judge, but he will also be just the tiniest bit gleeful, as will Wilhelm, out of principle but also for Henry's sake.

And have I mentioned yet that I really love the idea of Stephen Fry's James III in all his latent homosexual, homophobic glory having to happily host openly queer King Wilhelm AND his spouse? Because I do. I love it so much.

Example : His mum knew who did the video. And what did she say ? That she wouldn’t do anything against August because they needed to keep the family together.

Whereas Wille shouted at August saying he’s not part of his family anymore. Because to Wilhem, family isn’t supposed to be a facade. It’s supposed to be a group of people you can TRUST. Wille is discovering the difference between feeling alone and pressured by manipulative and toxic people, and surrounding yourself with people you can trust and will help you.

So I think he would definitely make different choices as a King. Because of his love for Simon. Because of every thing he had to accept without saying a word. Every word they put in his mouth. He will be EMPOWERED.

YOU GO KING.