#weddingv

Charlotte (whispers): Who let in this sour-faced, Thornolian Barbie? Napoléon V: Chérie, please

Henri: Your Majesty, Mademoiselle. I, Henri de Francesim, represent the French Nation on this day, and will register your civil marriage.

Henri: According to the Code Napoléon, the source of all our laws, and the Imperial Constitution, spouses owe each other mutual respect, fidelity, help and assistance.

Henri: Together, the spouses ensure the moral and material direction of the family. They provide for the children's education and prepare for their future.

Henri: If the matrimonial agreements do not regulate the contribution of the spouses to the expenses of the marriage, they contribute in proportion to their respective means.

Henri : Finally, the spouses are mutually bound by a cohabitation agreement.

Henri : Do you, Mademoiselle Charlotte de Rochechouart de Mortemart, take for your husband His Imperial Majesty Emperor Napoléon V, Louis Napoléon Simparte?

Charlotte: Yes, I do

Henri: Sire, do you take Mademoiselle Charlotte to be your wife?

Napoléon V: Yes, I do

Henri: Then, by the powers vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife. Your Majesty, you may kiss the bride.

⚜ Le Cabinet Noir | Palais des Tuileries, 20 Prairial An 230

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Emperor Napoléon V marries Charlotte de Rochechouart de Mortemart in the Tuileries. She became Empress Charlotte of the French.

(Thanks to @nexility-sims @officalroyalsofpierreland, @theroyalthornoliachronicles, and @funkyllama for your participation!)

⚜ Le Cabinet Noir | Imperial Wedding at Notre-Dame, 21 Prairial An 230

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Napoléon V and Charlotte were married religiously at Notre-Dame de Paris.

⚜ Le Cabinet Noir | Imperial wedding banquet at the Tuileries Palace, 21 Prairial An 230

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After greeting the crowd from the balcony, the bride and groom take part in a grand wedding banquet. Duc Oliver de Rothsey was invited as Madame Hortense's partner, a big step forward for Francesim's other popular couple!

(Thanks @officalroyalsofpierreland for your participation!)

Joachim: Oyez oyez! The Emperor is back from Compiègne! Aimery: And in very good company!

Napoléon V: Who could resist such beauty? I'll give her my hand, and... my life

Philippe: A rare beauty, indeed, with a lot of character.

Napoléon V: Just the way we like them, eh Philippe? Joachim: Are you jealous, Phil?

Philippe: Not at all, I'm happy for Louis Grégoire: How does it feel, your last night as a free man?

Napoléon V: I must admit, I don't feel much difference. Is that a good sign?

Oliver: Don't worry, Louis, you'll soon feel the difference

Joachim (laughs) Napoléon V: It should go well with a bit of your whisky

Joachim: Between the whisky and Charlotte, our Emperor's in no position to reign! Thank you Oliver!

Oliver: Well, I hope the Emperor is sure of himself. He'll soon be looking like a sober man with his soda, surrounded by tempting and delicious spirits

Napoléon V (teasing): What women are you talking about, my dear friend? Shall I tell my sister?

Oliver: I just want to point out that once you're married, you'll attract all the more women. Many want the benefits of a wife, without the official duties associated with it. And… In view of your ancestors, my theory seems to be borne out

Napoléon V: Really?

Grégoire: Charlotte can look after herself, don't worry Louis

Napoléon V (can't resist the whisky, drunk): Anyway, I don't need your help, I'm guided by Providence Oliver: Come on

Napoléon V: I'm doing all this for Phil', poor chap, he nearly became Emperor of the French

Philippe: Don't talk nonsense Louis Joachim: It's nothing Phil', he's already completely drunk Napoléon V: Shut up!

⚜ Le Cabinet Noir | Palais des Tuileries, 20 Prairial An 230

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Napoléon V and a few friends celebrated his bachelor party at the palace. Joachim, his best friend and organizer, wanted to make it a rococo party, as he couldn't have fun outside the palace for security reasons.

(Thanks @officalroyalsofpierreland !)

Presenter Julien: A week after the celebrations, it's time to take stock of the festivities for Their Majesties' wedding. Presenter Sophie: This is the third imperial wedding in Francesim history. A rare and grandiose event, which heralds the splendor of the next coronation.

Presenter Sophie: His Majesty the Emperor married Empress Charlotte, a love affair born of a long childhood friendship. The young couple were married by His Holiness Pope Benedictus XIX, the Emperor's godfather. Welcome to Mr. Arthur Thomas, our specialist on crowned heads…

Journalist Arthur: Thank you, Sophie. Presenter Julien: What should we take away from this imperial wedding, Arthur?

Journalist Arthur: A lot! First of all, Empress Charlotte has once again won over the French. She's a charming, well-educated young woman who, above all, knows the Emperor by heart. She has mastered imperial protocol to perfection this day, and I'd go so far as to say, better than the Emperor!

Journalist Arthur: Indeed, the image that amused the entire empire was His Majesty's discreet micro-nap during the mass following the Pope's blessing. If this royal somnolence amused the majority of spectators, some of us hope that the Pope or the Empress didn't take offense at such a lack of control.

Journalist Arthur: Speaking of control, as far as foreign personalities are concerned, Madame Royale de Thornolie has once again distinguished herself by her perfect self-control. The sharpest tongues may regret the usual over-rigor displayed by Her Royal Highness at every public appearance.

Presenter Julien: Isn't she nicknamed the Ice Princess back in Thornolia? I think that at a wedding, Madame Royale could have shown more sympathy for our young Emperor…

Presenter Julien: ...By contrast, the Duke of Rothsey, who had been repeatedly refused attention by the imperial family, was very smiling and exemplary. In fact, he attended the imperial banquet with the Emperor.

Journalist Arthur: Indeed, many fans were delighted to see Oliver and Hortense together again. The two lovebirds gave each other several glances during the ceremony. Is this a sign of things to come? It probably does!

Senator Aimery: I believe so too, Francesim needs to reunite around the Imperial family after these difficult times. What's more, Their Imperial Majesties have Madame Hortense's well-being at heart.

Presenter Sophie: Thank you, Senator. We'll now give the floor to Madame Gérard, president of the opposition Third Party…

Opponent Madame Gérard: Thank you for your invitation. Presenter Sophie: What do you think of His Majesty's marriage? Opponent Madame Gérard: We have great hopes for His Majesty Emperor Napoléon V. We must (…)

Napoléon V: I'm sorry about the nap, I was… Charlotte: I know, you were tired. It's all right, Louis.

⚜ Le Cabinet Noir | Emperor's private jet, 29 Prairial An 230

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Napoléon V and his wife Charlotte leave for their honeymoon. During the trip, they watch a live broadcast reviewing the imperial wedding.

(Oliver is from @officalroyalsofpierreland, Eleanor (Madame Royale) from @theroyalthornoliachronicles, we also see Queen Viviane II of Iona from @funkyllama. Thank you! <3)

Pope: You come here to get married in front of the Holy Church? Napoléon V and Charlotte: Yes, Your Holiness

Pope: Do you declare, acknowledge and swear before God and in the presence of the Holy Church, that you now take Madame Charlotte de Rochechouart de Mortemart, here present, to be your lawful wedded wife?

Napoléon V: Yes, I want her to be my wife Pope: Do you promise and swear to be faithful to her in all things, as a faithful husband should be to his wife, according to the commandment of God? Napoléon V: Yes, I do

Pope: You declare, acknowledge and swear before God, and in the presence of the Holy Church, that you now take as your man and lawful husband His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor Napoléon V, here present?

Charlotte: Yes, I do

Pope: Do you promise and swear to be faithful to him in all things, as a faithful wife should be to her husband, according to the commandment of God? Charlotte: I swear to God

Napoléon V: Charlotte, I give you this ring as a sign of the marriage covenant between you and me

Charlotte: Louis, I give you this ring as a sign of the marriage covenant between you and me Pope : In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus sancti

⚜ Le Cabinet Noir | Imperial Wedding at Notre-Dame, 21 Prairial An 230

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Napoléon V and Charlotte were married religiously at Notre-Dame de Paris.

(Thanks to @nexility-sims @officalroyalsofpierreland, @theroyalthornoliachronicles, and @funkyllama for your participation!)

Duc Casimir (whispers to his family): We are the empire now

Napoléon V: Ladies and gentlemen, Your Majesties, one of the noblest obligations of power is to seek merit; one of the sweetest prerogatives is to honour it. I feel this way when I marry Empress Charlotte today, in front of you

Napoléon V: I have learnt several lessons from this day: the unanimous acclaim that surrounds the ceremonies is a token of good fortune, which I will deploy above all for Francesim

Napoléon V: A royal or imperial wedding gives hope of the perpetuity of the monarchical system, which is seen as the surest of guarantees. This does not prevent me from reflecting on the fate of my ancestors before me: we must not abuse the favours of fortune. Thus, a dynasty only has a chance of stability if it remains faithful to its origins, looking after only the popular interests for which it was established

Napoléon V: Tomorrow, on our way to Notre-Dame, we shall introduce ourselves to the people and the army, and the confidence they have in me will ensure their sympathy for the one I have chosen. And you, ladies and gentlemen, Your Majesties, will, I hope, be convinced that I have been inspired by Providence

⚜ Le Cabinet Noir | Palais des Tuileries, 20 Prairial An 230

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After signing the civil register, Emperor Napoléon V gave a speech in honour of his wife and the french monarchy.

(Thanks to @nexility-sims @officalroyalsofpierreland, @theroyalthornoliachronicles, and @funkyllama for your participation!)

Napoléon V: And my mother said "marriage tests your patience, you know" Charlotte: Is that true? Really?

Napoléon V: Not yours? Charlotte: Mine said "Charlotte I envy you, I wish I'd married such a handsome young man at your age"

Napoléon V (laughing): My God, I didn't want to know after all! Charlotte: My father started to grumble Napoléon V: Let's hope he'll smile again at the ceremony

Charlotte: Yes, he'll be smiling. He's delighted for us

Napoléon V: I know that my father would also be happy about our union, he's always had nothing but good things to say about you Charlotte: I didn't know. I am blessed then Napoléon V: Yes, Father would be proud of us both. We will do a lot for Francesim, I'm sure

⚜ Le Cabinet Noir | Palais des Tuileries, 20 Prairial An 230

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The civil marriage ceremony is about to begin, and Napoléon V and his fiancée Charlotte join the Salon des Maréchaux.