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The Royal Family Begins to Arrive! 

The royal family is beginning to arrive for the wedding of Crown Princess Anastasia, the Duchess of Bilchester to her longtime fiancé, Hisirdoux, the Duke of Clois. 

1. First to arrive came the Duke and Duchess of Asbury, followed by their son, Elias. The youngest sister of King Richard and her family were dressed head to toe in blue, their signature color. The couple’s eldest daughter, Lady Beatrice and their youngest son, Lord Anton, are also serving in the bridal party.

2. Shortly behind his aunt and uncle was Thomas, the Viscount Binoir and Paige, the Viscountess Binoir. The couple arrived sans their daughter, Marie, who is also the Crown Princess’s goddaughter. While it remains unconfirmed, the Duke of Clois is also said to have have attended the couple’s wedding 2 years ago. 

3. Behind her big brother was Lady Gianna Angers, with Gabriel, the Viscount de Vanily. While the couple have only been dating for 7 months, friends close to the couple describe them as ‘inseparable’ and that marriage is not far ahead for them. 

4. However, the exact opposite could be said for Lord Chandler Angers, the eldest of the late Princess Isabel’s twin boys. Despite being linked to several different women during the time of his cousin’s engagement, the 11th in line to the throne arrived solo, but it did not seem to bother him in the slightest. 

5. Not long after his twin, came the crowd’s favorite of the day, Lord Nicodemo Angers, hand in hand with his longtime boyfriend of more than 6 years, Will Samson. The couple smiled at the cameras and waved to the crowds, leaving many to wonder if the late Princess’s youngest child will be the next to tie the knot. 

6. Finally, reportedly after a few traffic delays, the Dowager Duchess of Carlisle, Princess Katherine, and her two children, Diane, the Duchess of Carlisle and Lord Sebastian Carlisle. This is the first public appearance of the Dowager Duchess since the funeral of her mother, Queen Eliza, a little over a year ago. The Dowager’s youngest child, Lady Alexandra, is also serving in the bridal party.  

The Wedding Service Begins! 

Shortly after the King walked his youngest daughter up the aisle (and shed a few tears along the way), Princess Claire joined her soon-to-be husband at the altar, where their bridesmaids and groomsmen waited patiently. 

Once she had reached her groom, several members of the press and those at home watching, noticed that the Duke of Asbury appeared to whisper to his blushing bride, “You look gorgeous.” 

Holding hands, the couple barely took their eyes off of each other as The Honorable Reverend Percival Grant welcomed those gathered and began the service. 

When it came time for their vows, the couple promised to love, support, and care for each other for the rest of their lives, before exchanging rings. 

Once that the Reverend had announced the couple were finally husband and wife after nearly 7 years, an enormous roar went up from the church from the assembled guests and the bridal party as the couple shared their first kiss as a married couple. 

After they kissed, as is tradition, the new Duke and Duchess of Asbury showed their respect to the King and Queen before leaving the church. 

The Duke and Duchess of Asbury Share Sons Name!

2 weeks after giving birth, the Duke and Duchess of Asbury have officially shared their son’s name with the world. 

In a statement from Graceview House, the couple wrote: 

These past two weeks have been absolutely exhausting for us, physically, mentally and emotionally. We are beyond grateful to the amazing and dedicated nursing staff at the Oliverson Hospital Maternity ward who have answered all of our questions and have provided a great deal of support. 

We are delighted to announce that we have decided to name our son Anton Colin James. Both Elias and Beatrice are delighted to have a little brother and we look forward to sharing more moments of our family with you soon.

- C&J

The picture accompanying the message is believed to have been taken by the Duke’s mother, Barbara, or his stepfather. 

Graceview House, Kitchen, 5pm

Jim: I see. Well, uh. Thank, thank you for letting us know. 

Claire: Jim? What’s wrong? 

Jim: The Exeter Hospital called. My sperm donor was there. Didn’t make it. 

Claire: Oh. Oh Jim… 

Jim: And since I’m next of kin, everything falls down on me. 

Jim: Everything. The hospital said that I’m responsible for the remains. But… 

Claire: You want nothing to do with them. 

Jim: Of course not. This is the man who fucking walked out on me and my mom when I was Anton’s age to be with some… I don’t know. 

Bilchester High School, ~2pm

Elissa: How on earth do you and Jim manage it?

Claire: Manage what?

Elissa: Staying happy after all these years. Staying in love. 

Claire: What do you mean? Is everything alright with Richard?

Elissa: Let’s be honest, he’s been… distant with me. And the kids.

Claire: How… How long has it been going on for?

Elissa: God, I wish I knew. Too long though. We… had a rough patch right after Sophie was born but I thought that it had gotten better. How on earth do you and Jim manage it?

Claire: Magic, I guess. (laugh) Honestly though, I think it’s because Jim and I are best friends. We always have been. Sure, we argue every now and then, but it makes us stronger as a couple. I don’t know my brother as well as you do, but I know that as stubborn as he is, he’ll always listen to the people that he loves.

Over Carrington Airspace, ~10am

Claire: So… who were you with last night? 

Diane: Huh? 

Claire: Last night? After you left the ballroom and were walking through the gardens? 

Diane: Edmund… Don’t tell Mom. 

Claire: When I was a little bit older than you, I did the exact same thing with your uncle. Your aunt found us. It happens. 

Diane: But will I ever see him again? 

The Duke and Duchess of Asbury Welcome Daughter

Earlier today, Graceview House officially announced that the King’s youngest sister, Claire, and her husband, James, the Duke of Asbury, had welcomed their fourth child together, a baby girl. 

In a statement released by the couple they said: 

We are delighted to announced that the newest member of our family, Leonora Marie Anna Lake, arrived safely into the world last week, on the 15th of September. 

We are beyond blessed to have her in our lives and Elias, Beatrice and Anton are head over heels over their baby sister. 

- J + C

The couple’s statement came as a surprise to many royal watchers, who were used to the couple appearing on the step’s the Saint Mary’s wing or outside of the hospital after the Duchess had given birth. A source who works for the couple stated that: “They’re very well aware of the fact that their children are much further back in the line of succession than those of the King or the late Princess Isabel. Causing a ruckess and public event for someone who won’t wear the crown appears to be a bit ‘uncalled for’ to them.” 

Either way, the newest member of the family, Lady Leonora is now 19th in line to the throne and fourth in line to inherit her father’s duchy.