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The Royals guests Start arriving at Bucksimgham Palace for Her Majesty, Queen Elisabeth II Birthday Banquet.

The members of foreign royal families start to arrive at Bucksimgham Palace for the birthday banquet. The royal guest as usual enter the palace through the Victorian Portico where they will be photographed before entering the Palace through the Grand Entrance.

(sorry in advance for the long post I wanted to include not only my families but also the royal Simblr community in the first grand celebration hope you like everything😊, my royal families are based on reality with their more representative tiaras hope you like them)

The first car approaches and the first ones to arrive are…

Their Majesties kings of Simway, HM King Harald V of Simway, cousin in second degree of HM Queen Elisabeth II, accompanied by HM Queen Sonja of Simway.

Following their majesties come...

Their Royal Highnesses the Crown princely couple of Simway, HRH Crown Prince Hackon of Simway accompanied by his wife HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Simway.

Next entering the Palace are...

Their Majesties kings of Willow Creek from @thesimsroyalfam, HM King James of Willow Creek, accompanied by his royal consort HM Queen Aubrey of Willow Creek.

Following their majesties come...

Their majesties issue, HRH Crown Prince Edward accompanied by his sister HRH Princess Lena of Willow Creek from @thesimsroyalfam

Next royals arriving at the palace are...

Their Majesties kings of Simmark, HM Queen Margrethe II of Simmark, third cousins of HM, accompanied by Her Husband HRH Prince consort Henri de Monpezat of Simmark.

In the car following their majesties are...

Their Royal Highnesses the Crown princely couple of Simmark, HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Simmark accompanied by HRH Crown Princess Mary of Simmark.

Following their Royal Highnesses are...

Their Majesties the former kings of Greesim, HM former King Constantine II of of Greesim, accompanied by his wife HM former Queen Anne Marie of Greesim, third cousins of HM and sister of HM Queen Margrethe II of Simmark.

Next entering the Palace are...

In representation of Her Majesty Elizabeth, Queen of Stafford from @batsfromwesteros, HRH Crown Prince Edward of Stafford accompanied by his wife HRH Crown Princess Mariah of Stafford.

Following their royal Highnesses, next royal arriving at the palace is...

In representation of Their Majesties kings Farrington from @thesimmonarchy, HRH Crown Princess Alexandra of Farrington.

Next royals arriving for the Banquet are...

Their Majesties the Kings of Belgsim, HM King Philippe of Belgsim accompanied by His wife HM and Queen Mathilde of Belgsim.

Following their Majesties is...

His Majesty king of Brindleton from @theroyalsims, HM King Leopold of Brindleton.

In the next car, arriving in the red carpet are...

In representation of Their Majesties kings of Norman from @normanroyalfamily, HRH Prince Alexander Duke of Levon accompanied by his wife HRH Duchess Isabella of Levon.

Now standing in the red carpet are...

Their Royal Highnesses from Principality of Simonaco, HRH Prince Albert II of Simonaco accompanied by is wife, HRH Princess consort Charlene of Simonaco.

The next arriving at the palace are...

Their Majesties the kings of Lunaria from @simsroyallegacy, HM King Vincent of Lunaria accompanied by his wife HM Queen Ana of Lunaria.

After their Royal Majesties, heading to the Banquet are...

Their Majesties Kings of Simspain, HM King Philip VI of Simspain accompanied by his Wife, HM Queen Letizia of Simspain.

Following their Majesties come...

Their Royal Highnesses emeritus kings of Simspain, former rulers of Simspain, HRH emeritus king Juan Carlos I, second cousin to HM, accompanied by HRH Queen Sophia of Simspain, also a third cousin to HM as well as first cousin to HM Consort.

The next car just stoped and stepping out are...

Their Majesties the kings of Willow Creek from @ourwillowcreekroyals, HM king Henry of Willow Creek accompanied by his wife HM Queen Sofia of Willow Creek.

Next entering the palace are...

Their Imperial Highnesses, in representation of the Emperor of Simpan, the emeritus emperial couple of Simpan, HIH Emperor. Akihito of Simpan accompanied by his wife, former Empress HIH Michiko of Simpan.

Following their Imperial Highnesses come...

Their Majesties the Kings of Willow Creek from @thewillowcreekroyal, HM Queen Elena of Willow Creek accompanied by her husband, HRH Prince Consort Darian of Willow Creek.

Next entering the palace are...

In representation of their Majesties kings of Windenburg and San Myshuno from @royaltysimblr, HRH Princess Lorelei, Princess Royal of Windenburg and San Myshuno, Countess of Thurlby, accompanied by her husband HRH Frederick Earl of Thurlby and Viscount of Ancaster.

The next royal to arrive at the Palace are...

Their Majesties the Kings of Windenburg from @ossetia, HM King Constantine IV of Windenburg accompanied by his wife HM Queen Charlotte of Windenburg.

The next guests arriving are...

Their Majesties kings of Netherlandsim, HM King Willem-Alexander of Netherlandsim, accompanied by his wife HM Queen Máxima of Netherlandsim .

Accompanying their majesties is ...

Her Royal Highnesses the beloved and former Queen of Netherlandsim, HRH emeritus Queen Beatrix of Netherlandsim.

Following HRH are...

Representing the Kings of Alderaan from @threesimsroyal, HRH Crown Princess Alice of Alderaan, Duchess of Farrington, accompanied by HRH Duke Jack Nguyen of Farrington.

Accompanying their royal Highnesses is...

HRH Prince Alfred of Farrington, first son of the Crown princely couple.

Next stepping the red carpet are...

Their Majesties kings Windenburg from @de-ginesia, HM King Hercules I of Windenburg, accompanied by his wife HM Queen Magnolia of Windenburg.

Now stepping in the red carpet are...

Their Majesties kings of Valenperd from @valenperdroyalfamily, HM King Henry I of Valenperd accompanied by his wife HM Queen Arianna of Valenperd.

Next royals arriving for the Banquet are...

Their Majesties kings of Swedsim, HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Swedsim, Third cousin to HM, accompanied by his wife HM Queen Silvia of Swedsim.

Accompanying their majesties are...

Their Royal Highnesses the Crown princely couple of Swedsim, HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Swedsim accompanied Her Husband HRH Prince Daniel of Swedsim.

Next to their Royal Highnesses are...

In representation of Their Majesties the Kings of Ruritænia from @genevrianroyals, HRH Prince Ferdinand the Duke of Belmont accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Theodora Duchess of Belmont.

Last one to arrive at the banquet are...

His Majesty king of Wimbledon from @sims4royalty, HM King Adrian of Wimbledon accompanied by his Girlfriend Miss Margaret Fyres.

Everyone arrived at Bucksimgham Palace, the banquet is starting but first all royals will meet in the Blue Drawing Room, where the HM Queen Elizabeth II and the Tsar will greet them, stay tuned!!

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Chapter 40: The Wedding

May 31, 2016: Stockholm

Lucy had been in Sweden for a week finalizing details for the wedding. It was the day before the wedding and time for the rehearsal that afternoon and a private dinner hosted by the King and Queen island of Skeppsholmen.

Lucy wore her custom light pink, embellished Tom Ford gown. The private dinner had speeches from the King, Carl Philip, and Isak on behalf of him and Lucy.

Crown Princess Mary found Lucy quickly when she arrived. She gave her a big hug and asked about honoring her mother during the wedding. Lucy revealed that different things would take place during the wedding for her mother including her wearing her mother’s wedding veil.

Much to the surprise of the media and royal watchers, it was not Sophie and Edward who represented Queen Elizabeth, but rather William and Catherine. Catherine had reached out and met Lucy after the engagement had been announced. She kept in close contact and gave advice about entering the royal fold.

The Danish Royal Family had Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie in attendance while Norway was represented by Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Märtha Louise and Ari Behn. Both Prince Albert and Princess Charlene attended, as did Queen Mathilde and King Philippe. Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander were there, as well. Princess Takamado of Japan represented her family, and all of the children of King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie were there. The Hereditary Grand Ducal Couple of Luxembourg also were in town.

King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor attended as Infanta Sofia was serving as a bridesmaid. Felipe was a godfather to Isak and had been close to him his entire life. He even made Isak one of Sofia’s godparents.

During the dinner, Maxima came up to Lucy. She had met her only one time before, but Maxima made her feel so welcome on that occasion.

“Lucy dear, how are you? Nervous I bet?”

Lucy curtseyed and said, “I am just a bit. Millions watching is a bit daunting.”

“Please don’t curtsey! It’s your wedding. I should curtsey to you!” Maxima said with a wink. She then added, “So tell me.... who is the designer of the wedding dress?”

Lucy smiled, “Yes ma’am. If I told you that, though, I’d have to kill you.”

This set Maxima into laughter, “Smart response! In all seriousness, how are you doing? I know things have been hard these past few months. I want you to know you have an ear in me anytime. Those of us who married in have almost a secret club. We share advice and actually speak quite often. We usually try to have lunch or dinner a few times a year in random places which we all hope you’ll attend!”

“Sofia and Daniel mentioned that to me. I will most definitely be there. I’ll be picking all of your brains for years to come! And I’m ok. It’s hard.”

“We are always around to lend an ear, and I know it is. Just stay strong!” Maxima responded as she headed to greet Felipe and Letizia.

The evening continued until around 11pm. Isak was spending the evening at Drottningholm with his parents and siblings. Lucy and her family were staying in the Royal Mews.

June 1, 2016: Royal Mews

Lucy wakes up at 10:30am; the wedding was set for 5pm at the Royal Chapel of Stockholm Palace. Lucy was emotional that morning looking around and not seeing her mother. Her brother and father were emotional, too, but tried to keep their emotions in check to keep Lucy from crying too much.

They had a quick breakfast before Madeleine, Victoria and Sofia dropped by around noon with a present from the family. Lucy opened the box to find a new tiara that featured diamonds and orange sapphires.

“We used the orange sapphires mixed with diamonds to match the colors of Tennessee. We thought it was a great way to show tribute to your home today and all the other times you wear it in the future. It was partially made from jewels given to Mamma from the King of Saudi Arabia,” Madeleine said.

Lucy had tears in her eyes, “Oh, I love it! Thank you all so, so much!” She then went and hugged each of them. Victoria, Madeleine, and Sofia stayed for a little over an hour joking around to ease Lucy’s nerves.

“Oh, I almost forgot! Chris said to thank you, Lucy,” Madeleine said.

“For what?” Lucy asked.

“For being an American like him so that part of the dinner last night and wedding today will be in English. He’s really struggling to pick up Swedish.”

Lucy said with a wink, “Well tell him. We did that just for him. Americans have to stick together.”

Sofia then says, “Ok before we leave. Can we take a peek at your dress please?”

Lucy takes them to the closet where it is hanging up for them to see, “It’s by Carolina Herrera. She’s dressed so many of the American First Ladies. She really took my opinions and upbringing into consideration. What do you all think?”

Victoria, Madeleine and Sofia all stand there with their mouths open before Victoria says, “It is absolutely gorgeous! So perfectly you! I can’t wait to see you in the church!”

Madeleine and Sofia agree. They all give her a hug and head back to Drottningholm to finish getting ready. Victoria and Madeleine had to get Estelle, Leonore and Nicolas ready. Madeleine kept telling Lucy that Leonore would not be the best flower girl, but Lucy insisted she be in the wedding alongside Estelle.

After they leave, Lucy continues to get ready. At 4:45, she and her father leave to head toward the Royal Chapel where the ceremony and later reception would be broadcast live on SVT. Her brother, Will arrived with Isak and served as a groomsman. Carl Philip was Isak’s best man.

Just ahead of Lucy and her father entering the church, Estelle, Leonore, Sofia, Nicolas, and Lucy’s cousin Zach walked down the aisle. The girls wore light orange dresses with purple ribbon while the boys were in black suits with purple ties. Zach, who was 8, held onto Nicolas’s hand while Estelle held hands with Leonore. About a fourth of the way up the aisle, Leonore broke free. She ran up the aisle, then turned around when she got to the altar to look at Estelle while she stuck her tongue out. Estelle smacked her hand to her forehead and kept walking patiently up the aisle.

As Lucy and Thomas arrived and began to enter the church, the “Tennessee Waltz” began to play. Lucy was in a bespoke Carolina Herrera gown with short, lace sleeves. She wore her hair in an updo with her new tiara and the traditional sprig of myrtle under the veil of her mother’s. Lucy was also wearing her mother’s wedding ring on her left thumb and a pair of Chanel earrings her mother bought her as a surprise one Christmas. She carried the traditional Swedish bouquet.

Isak had tears in his eyes as Lucy walked halfway with her father to meet him. Silvia, Madeleine, Sofia, Daniel and Victoria were also emotional. Lucy and Isak joined hands and bowed and curtseyed to the monarchs seated before them. They then walked the rest of the way to the altar together as Isak told Lucy, “You are the most beautiful woman in the world.”

The Right Reverend Lars-Göran Lönnermark, Bishop Emeritus and Chief Court Chaplain, and the Reverend Michael Bjerkhagen, Court Chaplain and Rector of the Royal Court Parish conducted the ceremony.

Lars-Göran Lönnermark said a prayer after the music concluded before speaking to those assembled. Will then read from 1 Corinthians 13, which was read at Ann’s funeral, “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

Next Victoria spoke, reading the poem "You Came, Too" by Nikki Giovanni in Swedish:

“I came to the crowd seeking friends,

I came to the crowd seeking love

I came to the crowd for understanding

I found you

I came to the crowd to weep

I came to the crowd to laugh

You dried my tears

You shared my happiness

I went from the crowd seeking you

I went from the crowd seeking me

I went from the crowd forever

You came, too”

A singer then sang “God Gave Me You”, originally by Blake Shelton.

They then began their vows with Lucy going first, “I, Lucille Ann Kingston, take you Isak Gustaf Sébastien Walther, to be my husband, to share with you both sorrow and joy, and be faithful to you, until death parts us.”

Isak then followed, and like his sister Madeleine, recited his vows in Swedish.

The congregation then said the Lord’s Prayer before a choir then began to sing “How Great Thou Art.” Lucy and Isak then went to the candle at the side of the chapel to light it while a singer sang “Mama’s Song” originally by Carrie Underwood. A photo of Ann was sitting beside the memorial candle. They returned back to the altar with Lucy crying. Isak reached over and wiped the tears from her eyes.

Reverend Michael Bjerkhagen then said a memorial prayer for Ann and other members of both families who were no longer with them.

Right before Isak and Lucy made their exit, a singer sang Stevie Wonders “Sign, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours”. The new royal couple walked back down the aisle as the song was ending. As the rest of the congregation left, the orchestra played the “Wedding March from Darlana.”

Lucy and Isak then rode in a carriage through the streets of Stockholm and then returning to Stockholm Palace where the reception would be held. The attendees were on the balcony and waved to the crowds before giving the crowd what they wanted: a kiss. The King then led the crowds in the traditional four cheers for the couple.

Everyone then moved inside for the wedding banquet in the White Sea Ballroom. Lucy took inspiration from the floral decorations Sofia had used during their wedding with purple, white and orange being the theme.

The King spoke first before the meal began. He congratulated his son and new daughter-in-law and wished them well for the future. He thanked Sweden for their support and their shared joy of the new union. He also thanked the country for welcoming Lucy with open arms. Afterwards, he dedicated a toast to the couple.

The four-course meal was then served before more speeches were given. Isak began his speech in Swedish before switching over into English to repeat what he had first said, “Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for joining us today. Lucy and I are honored to have you all here to celebrate us taking our vows before God and you all to spend the rest of our lives together. It means so much to us for you all to be here.

Mamma and Pappa, thank you for raising me to be the man I am today. Thank you for dedicating your life to Sweden and teaching us how to serve. Thank you for letting us choose our own paths and marry the love of our lives just like you two did over 30 years ago.

Thomas, I want to thank you for allowing me to marry your daughter. I know she will forever be your baby girl, but I promise to be good to her, take care of her and love her for the rest of my life. She’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. I am truly blessed to have you as a father-in-law and to have known Ann. She was a wonderful woman who is terribly missed tonight. We will carry on her memory.

Lucy, my love. There are no words to describe how much I love you. As the Savage Garden song says, ‘I knew I loved you before I met you. I think I dreamed you into life.’ I remember the first day I spotted you. It was love at first sight, but I couldn’t get the courage to speak to you. Thank God I did. We have had our ups and downs, but through it all, our love reigned. I will always love you. Our lives are forever intertwined. I’m so happy and proud to be your husband. I’ll protect you and cherish you all our lives. I love you.”

As the reception moved on to the dancing, Lucy went to change into another Carolina Herra creation. Lucy and Isak then entered the Karl XI's Gallery to the fight song for their alma mater, “Rocky Top”. Of course, all Tennessee fans in the room, plus Lucy and Isak, sang along at the top of their lungs.

It was there that they cut the cake decorated with orange roses with Isak’s sword before their first dance to Carrie Underwood’s Heartbeat.

Next came the father-daughter dance to “Butterfly Kisses.” Lucy and her father started the song before other father daughter duos joined in. Daniel danced with Estelle as Chris danced with Leonore. Carl Gustaf danced half the song with Victoria and half with Madeleine.

The reception continued until 4 am before Lucy and Isak retired to their room for their first night as husband and wife.

June 6, 2016: Stockholm Palace:

Lucy, dressed in the Swedish national dress, and Isak arrived outside Stockholm Palace with the crowds patiently waiting. Isak gave a short speech before declaring the palace open for the summer.

Later on, the family gathered to get in carriages to travel through the streets of Stockholm before heading to Skansen Museum for an evening concert. The King and Queen rode in one carriage, Victoria, Daniel, Estelle, Carl Philip and Sofia in the second carriage. Madeleine, Chris, Isak and Lucy rode in the third carriage.

Afterwards, they returned to Stockholm Palace for a reception for representatives of parliament, government, public Sweden and parts of the diplomatic corps. A tapto (military evening signal) then took place at Logården.

Lucy and Isak prepared to leave for their honeymoon in Mustique the next morning.

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