My son returns after many years abroad. He left as a young man and returns as a man who has built his own life and earned respect outside this palace. We are pleased to be here. Our kingdoms have shared friendship for many years, and we believe this gathering will strengthen that friendship.
Indeed. Princess Vanessa, Princess Zara, Princess Isabella, you have been invited here as honored guests. You are not prisoners, and you are not here to perform for us every minute of the day. My son will meet each of you, spend time with you, and get to know you. At the end of it all, he alone will make his decision.
Your Majesty, may I ask a question? Will there be any formal process? There will be different activities. What kind of activities, Your Majesty? Nothing unreasonable. Will we know about each activity before it begins? Sometimes you will, and sometimes you won’t. A future queen must know how to respond when plans change.
