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Royals of the Modern Age Part I - The Queen consorts:

Pictured are the past 6 individuals who held the title of Consort. They are listed T-B, L-R as such:

Queen Isabella (Albert I) - Isabella was his second and last consort

Queen Adaline (Albert II)

Queen Lara-Leigh (Edward I)

Queen Zarah (Edward II)

Queen Rowena (George)

Prince Rainier, Prince consort (Katherine)

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EASTON, Windenburg (SNN) - - This is the 1942 State Portrait of Queen Zarah, Consort of King Edward II, by Sir Kevius George. The Queen was apparently reluctant to sit for a portrait, however Sir Nicholas Arthurs, an Extra Equerry and Comptroller of Accounts in the Royal Household, suggested that the artist produce a sketch, which was subsequently met with the Queen’s approval.

According to the Portrait Gallery’s website, this portrait is currently not on public display, however in the months following the Queen Dowager's death, it has been revealed that this portrait is on display in the Principal Corridor, located in the Gallery’s famous West Wing.

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Queen Zarah, the Queen Dowager

by Sir Kevius George oil on canvas, circa 1942 Purchased, 1977

Sitter - Queen Zarah, the Queen Dowager (1928-2024), Queen consort of Edward II.

This portrait - This is one of a number of studies Kevius made for the official State Portrait of Queen Zarah, the Queen Dowager, now in the Royal Collection, made following the coronation of her husband Edward II. This study shows the Queen while on holiday at their Sumpterson Estate wearing the Order of the Garter, the Royal Family Order of Edward II, and the diamond and pearl-encrusted Freja evening gown designed by @warwickroyals that she wore for a banquet at the Windenburg Embassy in 1942. The Queen is also wearing the Emperor of Sulani brooch, and the Pearl Sunburst tiara.

Events of 1942 Current affairs - Windenburg pursues its policy of appeasement. At the Marvanian Agreement, Windenburg, Oasis Springs and South Marvania agreed to allow President Chiwe to seize the Copperdale area of Middlevania (the Red Center). The agreement was seen at the time as a triumph for peace, with Windenburg Prime Minister, Norman Chambers, returning home brandishing the paper agreement and saying 'peace for our time.' Within six months Chiwe had occupied the rest of Middlevania.

© reserved; collection Simmy Portrait Gallery, Easton

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The Royal House of Windsor: Birthdays in History

AMELIA, PRINCESS ROYAL

Amelia, Princess Royal photographed with her great-niece Queen Katherine (then The Princess Katherine), on the Beaverdam Estate at Christmas 1995 - the royal family's last holiday spent there during the reign of King George.

Born The Princess Amelia at Buckingsim Palace on 1 Dec 1917 to Edward I and Queen Lara-Leigh. Amelia married John Carmichael (a commoner - the cause of the siblings lifelong rift) in 1942, a year after her older brother Edward II ascended the Windenburg throne as King. After both her father and husband died before she turned 40, The Princess Royal became depressed and lived a life away from major royal duty until her death.

Amelia's last public appearance was at the 2012 State Opening of Parliament with her nephew, King George, to commemorate her 95th birthday. Her Royal Highness passed away two years later leaving her estate to her estranged only son, Lord James Carmichael.

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The Royal House of Windsor: Forgotten Royals

Prince Phillip, Earl of Ponovo

Prince Phillip Albert, photographed above with his older brothers the Prince of Brindleton Bay on the left (who became King William I for a short while in 1886 but abdicated to marry Cynthia Wallis) and the Duke of Kent on the right (who later became King Edward I following his brother’s abdication) at Beaverdam, Brindleton Bay, 1878.

Phillip, an often forgotten member of the royal family, was the youngest son of King Albert II and Queen Adaline. At the age of 21, he was bestowed the earldom of Ponovo, though his brothers were bestowed dukedoms. So why does Prince Phillip lack the same title as his brother? Why is he an earl? It’s not because he’s the black sheep of the family - quite the contrary, as he was known to be especially close to his family. Apparently, it was all his choice. According to The Simmy Times, he was set to be Duke of Hastings, but declined because of a character named Lord Ponovo in Shakesime in Love. "He liked the sound of it and asked the King if he could have that instead,” a royal courtier told the newspaper in 2023.

The Earl always felt distant from his brothers, as they got older, and took every opportunity he had to live and study abroad. Through his travels, he learned a great deal about the Sims world and passed his love of travel and knowledge on to his two children, Prince Charles and Princess Lula. The Earl died from pneumonia at the age of 89 and his son, Charles, became Earl of Ponovo.

After a bitter dispute with his cousin, Edward II, Charles left Windenburg for good finding solace in Oasis Springs, and love in Princess Mary (the future Queen Mary of Oasis Springs). On his wedding day to The Princess Mary, Charles relinquished the earldom back to Windenburg and King Cristobal of Oasis Springs bestowed upon him the dukedom of Monaco. Charles and Mary's son is the current sovereign of Oasis Springs, Felipe I.

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The Royal House of Windsor: A Royal Look Back

#onthisday 9 Mar 1883

On the day, in 1883 royal history was made when the Duke of Kent married Princess Lara-Leigh of Niregia. The couple, who would go on to reign as King Edward I and Queen Lara-Leigh of the United Kingdom (after his older brother, William, abdicated), were in many ways the founders of the modern royal family ushering in much of the pomp and circumstance the Windenburg Royal Family is known for today.

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent & Princess Lara-Leigh of Niregia were married at 12:30pm on 9 March 1883 at St. Leo's Chapel, Windsor Castle. Not as large as it today, but the entire royal family was in attendance including his brothers, the Earl of Ponovo, and the Prince of Brindleton Bay (later William I), his father King Albert II, and his aunt Catherine, Princess Royal. There were also 10 bridesmaids. Albert II, who was rarely photographed after, would die three years later.

On the morning of their wedding, Edward accidentally caught sight of his fiancée down a long corridor of Windsor Castle; he proceeded to make a "low & courtly bow," a gesture Lara-Leigh never forgot.

As royal weddings were becoming a historically popular spectacle, the wedding attracted large crowds, many of which gathered in the route from the upper chamber of the castle to the lower ward of St Leo's Chapel to give the couple an "enthusiastic reception."

Lara-Leigh's wedding gown was the creation of Niregian fashion designer Ann Lowe, crafted by @warwickroyals. The bridal gown, of ivory-colored silk taffeta, featured a portrait neckline and huge round skirt. The skirt featured interwoven tucking bands and tiny wax flowers.

Lara-Leigh's jewels on the day included diamond drop earrings, a diamond collet necklace (a gift from her new father-in-law, Albert II), and bracelets on both wrists. It's tough to see in many photographs, but Lara-Leigh also wore a tiara in her hair on her wedding day. Edwards aunt, Catherine, Princess Royal, loaned her the Flêce Fringe tiara, which was left to the jewels of the crown upon the Princess Royals death in 1891, and subsequently became a favorite of Lara-Leigh's during her reign as consort.

The couple received equally lavish wedding presents, such as jewelry & plates valued at §500,000. The Archbishop of Calgary performed the ceremony, & was assisted by the Bishop of Easton & two other prelates. Edward & Lara-Leigh then proceeded to Windsor Castle.

The couple departed for their honeymoon the evening of their wedding, taking flight for Niregia, one of a few destinations where Prince Edward said they could "be ourselves." The newlyweds traveled to Niregia for a three-week photo safari. Edward met more of Lara-Leigh's royal family, and it is believed they even scaled Mount Kilisimjaro, Niregia's highest mountain, while on honeymoon. While there, the couple also had a traditional Niregian wedding ceremony attended by Lara-Leigh's family.

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY FROM THE ROYAL HOUSE OF WINDSOR ❤

💐 To all mothers everywhere, and to those who may be missing their moms today, we are thinking of you and wishing you a special #MothersDay

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The Royal House of Windsor: A Royal Look Back

Edward I, King of Windenburg and Brindleton Bay

REIGN: 1888 - 1941

The King who modernized the monarchy.

Prince Edward Charles was a regal figure who was never meant to be King. Second son of Albert II and Queen Adaline, Edward grew up in the shadows of his older brother, William, which offered him the opportunity to have a wider education and see more of the world outside of the palace.

The reign of Edward I is one of the most definitive periods in modern Windenburg history. It was during his 53-year reign that the monarchy gained the stability it so greatly needed after the short reign and abdication of his brother, William I (who attracted a great deal of scandal), and the reign of his father, Albert II, who while greatly respected by his sims, his 58-year reign was tarred by his illness in the final decade of his reign. It was also during his reign that Windenburg became the richest and most powerful nation on Sims Earth. The Windenburg Empire greatly expanded, with Edward II becoming the first (and only) Emperor of Simdia in his own right.

Queen Adaline with her sons, Windsor Vineyard

Edward and his brothers spent their childhood at Windsor Castle. After their mother died, the trio split their teenage years between Windsor Castle in Windenburg and Beaverdam in Brindleton Bay. 

pictured above (L to R) Albert II, Prince William (later William I), Prince Phillip, Prince Edward (later Edward I), Windsor Castle

Their father, Albert II, was always off to war, and during their teen years were largely in the care of palace staff. Their aunts, Catherine, Princess Royal and the Duchess of Newsoms became second mothers and tried to care for them as much as possible.

pictured above (L to R) the Earl of Ponovo, the Prince of Brindleton Bay, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, Albert II, and The Princess Royal.

During a state visit to Niregia with his father, Prince Edward met the equally young Princess Lara-Leigh. The two began to court shortly thereafter. The pair were betrothed 3 months later, Lara moved to Windenburg eight months later and the couple immediately married. 

On their wedding day, 9 Mar 1883, Albert II bestowed upon Edward the dukedom of Kent.

The (then) Duke and Duchess of Kent

Upon the death of his father, his older brother William became King. Less than two years later, William abdicated the throne in order to wed his divorced fiancé; a union parliament denied.

Coronation of Edward I and Queen Lara-Leigh

When Edward I and Queen Lara-Leigh’s reign began in 1888, the monarchy was in desperate need of saving. Bringing many of the royal customs and traditions from Nigeria to Windenburg, the Queen became instrumental in changing the image of the royal family. After years of chaos and debt following his brothers abdication, Queen Lara helped Edward I push the monarchy into the 19th century. Her Majesty helped foster the relationship between Edward I and his cousin, Princess Grace, who was wife of airplane inventor Burchette Gates Sr.

pictured above (L to R) Burchette Gates Sr., Edward I, Burchette Gates Jr. cir. 1930, Buckingsim Palace

Edward I and Gate's relationship gave Windenburg the opportunity to be the first country with an international airport, opening it up for international travel, import and export.

pictured above (L to R) Amelia, Princess Royal, Edward I, Prince Albert, Prince Edward (later Edward II) cir. 1932, Buckingsim Palace

Their Majesty’s had three children, Prince Edward Charles (later Edward II); Amelia, Princess Royal; and Prince Albert, Duke of Hastings. Tragedy struck in 1937 when the Duke of Hastings, who had just recently wed, died after falling off his horse at Beaverdam. Edward I took his son's death very hard and his healthy quickly deteriorated.

Following a custom he maintained throughout his reign, Edward spent the Christmas of 1940 at Beaverdam. Rheumatism in his legs had rendered him partially disabled, and his eyesight was clouded by cataracts. After returning to Buckingsim Palace, through early February, he wrote in his personal journals he felt "weak and unwell", and by mid-April he was described by his person physician as "drowsy [...] dazed, [and] confused." His Majesty died aged 73 on 18 May 1941, at half past seven in the evening, in the presence of his eldest son, Edward Charles, and wife Queen Lara-Leigh. Edward Charles immediately succeeded as Edward II.

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OPERATION WARD BRIDGE

[The Edward II Bridge, Henford]

[??]: Pardon me, Your Majesty. The Prince consort's plane should be landing in about 42 minutes. The Royal Train is expected to arrive in 45 minutes.

Queen Katherine: Thank you.

[??]: Also...

Martin: The Queen Mother was notified, and is expected to return tomorrow.

Queen Katherine: (somber) Thank you, Martin.

Martin: (hesitant) ...We have been told the press have already arrived at the airport. Crowds have already begun. News of Cmd Eldridge's resignation, due to his wife's divorce filing, have only fueled speculations of tensions between the royal marriage since your return from Beaverdam.

Queen Katherine: (sighs)

Martin: Elisha said the press have asked her several times about the state of the royal marriage, and even if the Prince consort was close to Ld Philemon.

Queen Katherine: Do you have any good news, Martin?

Martin: Things will get better, ma'am.

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[Edward I Royal Airport, Easton]

[Crowds]: (cheering) Your Majesty! Your Majesty! We love you!

Prince Rainier: Kate. I'm sorry. Let me explain -

Queen Katherine: We'll talk later.

(both smiling and waving)

Prince Rainier: Kate, I -

Queen Katherine: No.

[Press]: (clamoring) Right here! Right here! This way. Your Majesty, Prince Rainier! Are the rumors true? Prince Rainier, where is Commander Eldridge? Your Majesty, Right here. Right here!

[Crowds]: (cheering) Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

[Press]: (clamoring) Right here! Right here!

Queen Katherine: (silent)

Prince Rainier: (silent)

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[Buckingsim Palace, 9:06 AM]

Princess Margot: Tell them Operation Ward Bridge. They will take it from there.

Dr. Webber: Yes, Your Royal Highness. I will prepare the necessary paperwork and notify palace officials. Again, I'm sorry for your loss. The Queen Dowager was a remarkable sim.

Princess Margot: (somber) Yes. Thank you.

Prince Rainier: How are you feeling, Lara? Is the baby okay?

Princess Lara: (shocked) I... I should call Anthony. He should... he should be here.

Prince Rainier: Okay, let's give him a call.

Prince Louis: I just wish I had more time.

Queen Rowena: It's okay. She's no longer in pain.

Prince Louis: (somber) Now my heart is in pain.

Queen Katherine: (crying) I'm so sorry, uncle.

Prince Leo: Granny is at peace knowing we're together.

Prince Louis: She's reunited with father and George. (crying) Oh, mommy!

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By Shon Gableton | Published by SNN

BUCKINGSIMSHIRE, Windenburg (SNN) - - New photographs of The Prince Michael and The Prince Samuel have been released to mark their first birthday.

Buckingsim Palace released three new photos of the twins to mark the toddler's first birthday. The photographs were taken by The Queen and the Queen Mother in October.

A Buckingsim Palace spokesman said in a statement:

"The Queen and Prince consort are very happy to be able to share these important family moments and hope that everyone enjoys these lovely photos as much as they do."

The third and fourth in line to the Windenburg throne, who turned one on 17 October, are seen walking for the first time in one of the images.

The twin boys, of Queen Katherine, 31, and Rainier, 31, were welcomed into the world last year as cherubic 6-pound, 3-ounces and 6-pound, 1-ounce newborns. The brothers have grown into an adorably happy pair.

The prince's have yet to be photographed in public - a moment we are all awaiting - as it will be the first time the Royals will been seen as a family of six.

"They [Michael and Samuel] are getting bigger and getting on well with their noisy big sister and protective big brother," Queen Katherine told well-wishers during her visit to The Royal Botanical Gardens in Kem, south-east Easton yesterday.

Famed photographer Mario Maddow called the opportunity to photograph Prince Michael and Prince Samuel's christening at Westsimster Abbey an "amazing experience."

"What impressed me the most was the energy of the family, and of that between the Queen and Prince consort. One sees how solid they are together and one gets a sense of their strong family values," he said in a statement. "It was very heartwarming to see the close relationship between them all."

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THE LARA-LEIGH HALO TIARA

The Royal House of Windsor: A Royal Tiara Collection

THE LARA-LEIGH CARTIER HALO TIARA

The Lara-Leigh Halo Tiara, which features large scroll elements arranged across a geometric band of diamonds (which is why it’s sometimes called the “Scroll Tiara”), was made by Cartier in the summer of 1886, it was purchased by King Edward I (then still Duke of Kent) for his young wife, Lara-Leigh (who we all know better as the Queen Lara-Leigh). 

The young couple is pictured above at a charity ball at Claridge’s in Easton to benefit the South Easton Hospital for Women. It was their first gala outing since the official ending of the lengthy court mourning period for the late King Albert II, and two years before Edwards older brother abdicated.

In the end, though, it never became one of her most frequently worn tiaras.

Queen Lara-Leigh gave the Halo Tiara to her daughter, Amelia, Princess Royal, as an 18th birthday gift. Most of the bejeweled gifts that the young Princess received were hand-me-down pieces. Shortly before the birthday celebrations, Queen Lara-Leigh wrote in her diary noting, “I am giving Amelia a small diamond tiara of my own for her 18th birthday, & Eddie [Edward I] is giving her a little bracelet to wear now."

The Princess Royal never wore her birthday tiara in public. Instead, Her Royal Highnesses first appearance in the piece was for her 40th birthday portraits. Upon her death, the tiara was left to the jewels of the crown and is now owned by Queen Katherine I.

A Royal Tiara Collection

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LONG LIVE THE QUESTION

[Buckingsim Palace, 1:32 PM WST]

Queen Katherine: Hi, mommy. How long have you been here?

Queen Rowena: I only just arrived. Alfred said everyone was gathering in here first. How are you?

Queen Katherine: (kiss) I'm good. Exhausted! I wish the rain would stop. The children have been quite a handful today. The palace is quieting down from the last few weeks of engagements, though.

Queen Rowena: I do not miss having a full dowry. How is Rainier adjusting? Where is he?

Queen Katherine: He should be back by now. He and his Navy buddy's went on a 'boys trip".

Queen Rowena: Speaking of, I'll be taking a trip this summer for a few weeks.

Queen Katherine: Oh? Is everything okay?

Queen Rowena: I just need some time away to think.

Queen Katherine: Don't think too long or you'll start feeling sad.

Princess Lara: What are you two over there whispering about, and what time is lunch? I'm eating for two and we're both hungry!

Queen Katherine: Eating like this, you must be having a boy!

Queen Rowena: I think it's a girl!

Princess Lara: We find out next week. (agonizing) Whatever it is, it kicks hard!

Queen Katherine: I should find out if Rainier is back. I was waiting on him to start lunch.

Queen Rowena: (happy) I'll visit with the Queen Dowager for a bit. I haven't seen her in weeks.

Queen Katherine: She's gotten quite weak. Be prepared.

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Prince Rainier: (looking at photo)

Queen Katherine: You made it back!

Prince Rainier: Yeah. I was just unpacking a few things before I changed.

Queen Katherine: Everyone is here so, lunch is in 15 minutes.

Prince Rainier: I'll be down shortly.

Queen Katherine: You seem different. Is everything okay?

Prince Rainier: Just tired.

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Queen Rowena: How are you feeling?

Queen Zarah: Oh (wheezing) not too bad.

Queen Rowena: The family is having lunch. Would you like to come?

Queen Zarah: (wheezing) No. I am far too weak.

Queen Rowena: I'll let you rest.

Queen Zarah: Rowena?

Queen Rowena: Yes, Your Majesty?

Queen Zarah: Take care of the family. My time is (wheezing) soon coming. It will be up to you to (wheezing) keep them together.

Queen Rowena: Don't speak of such things!

Queen Zarah: I must admit, (wheezing) when George first said he found a wife on his own, I was skeptical you would be worthy. You were so refined with a rare (wheezing) mystery. I could never figure you out. You (wheezing) were a steadfast wife to my son, a loving mother to my grandchildren, and a gentle consort (wheezing) to the United Kingdom.

Queen Rowena: (somber) Thank you, mother.

Queen Zarah: You remind me so much of (wheezing) Queen Lara-Leigh. She was such an elegant consort.

Queen Rowena: Oh, Queen Dowager! We just lost George two years ago. We're not ready to lose you too!

Queen Zarah: My time is not now but soon. I (wheezing) just want you to be prepared.

Queen Rowena: I... I should go. Lunch should be starting shortly. I'll stop by again before I leave.

Queen Zarah: I'd like that.

Queen Zarah: You're stronger (wheezing) than you think, Rowena.

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Queen Katherine: Thank you for coming! I know it wasn't easy for many of you to clear your dowry's and trek all the way to the palace so, thank you for coming.

Prince Rainier: (laughs) But feel free to leave after lunch.

Queen Katherine: We have been through a lot over the last year. I won't repeat what I said at Christmas in December, but if it weren't for each of you my first full year as head of the family would not have been so smooth.

Queen Katherine: I also owe the success of my coronation to each of you, and your Houses. Thank you for coming on this ride with me, and with Windenburg.

Prince Louis: We love and support you, Kate!

Queen Katherine: Rainier, the kids, and I will be leaving for Beaverdam next week before our first royal tour to Americreek so, this lunch is meant for us to stop, breath, and fellowship. With that, has everyone who's not pregnant gotten a glass of champagne?

Princess Lara: (laughs) Oh, thanks!

Queen Katherine: (toast) Cheers to What has been, and What is to come! To the House of Windsor!

Prince Rainier: (toast) Long Live the Queen!

All: Long Live the Queen!

THE END - PART 2

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ABDENSHORE, Brindleton Bay (SNN) - - The palace shared a photo of Phillip, Prince of Brindleton Bay, riding his grandfather, the late King George's, prize-winning thoroughbred, Misty Moon.

Prince Phillip is seen on horseback taking part in the 2024 gymkhansim in Sable Square, while The Royal Family is in Brindleton Bay vacationing. According to Merrisim-Webster, a gymkhansim is “a meet featuring sports contests or athletic skills… such as competitive games on horseback.” Prince Rainier, a competitive polo player, taught his son, Phillip, to play polo at a young age.

Prince Phillip received his first horse riding lesson when he was 3 years old. His first horse, given to him when he turned four, was a Shetland pony named Rocky. When Phillip's grandfather King George died in 2023, he not only passed down the throne to his eldest daughter (Queen Katherine) but also his own collection of horses.

His favorite included 8 riding horses and 5 race horses. The late King's most prolific racehorses include Misty Moon, Beaverdam Gold, and Stampede, a white mare that helped the King win the Gold Cup at the Royal Ascot in 2009. Misty Moon has won the Ascot Gold Cup, and the Prix de Dennis in Oasis Springs.

The royal tradition has been passed down throughout the royal family.

Joan Windsor, one of Katherine's first cousins, won the silver medal in the 2016 Mt Komorebi Olympic Games, for the equestrian event representing Windenburg. Joan, daughter of Vester, Duke of Hastings, has been a title holder of the 2016 ASPCA Maclay Finals and the 2018 WEF Excellence Equitation Championships.

During the 2016 Olympics, Joan was riding King George's horse, Beaverdam Gold. Beaverdam Gold, a grayish-white horse was the first successful racehorse bred by the King himself. The late King last rode her in Trooping the Color in 2020, after which he attended his birthday parade in a carriage.

The Queen’s favorite and most prolific racehorses

Beaverdam Gold: won Windenburg the silver medal at the 2016 Mt Komorebi Olympic Games.

Misty Moon: presented to George in 1999 by The Royal Dacanian Mounted Police. Won the 2008 Ascot Gold Cup, and the 2010 Prix de Dennis in Oasis Springs (semi-retired).

Blaze: a mare at the core of the Royal Studs’ breeding set-up.

Betina: a black-brown mare that the Queen rode in the 2000s.

Mr Magic Moon: a favorite of the Queen’s for many years.

Sunrise: the first successful racehorse bred by the Queen herself.

Midnight: a Fell pony that became one of the Queen’s favorite riding ponies.

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THE DIAMOND DIADEM

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THE DIAMOND DIADEM

Although the diamond diadem is today worn exclusively by Windenburg Queens, it was actually made for a Windenburg King, Albert I, who ordered the crown from Simsdell, Bridge, and Simsdell in 1784. The jeweler finished the diadem that May, constructing it out of silver, gold, diamonds, and pearls. The diadem was charged to a special account set up for costs related to Albert’s coronation, which took place the following year.

The diadem was gifted to his wife, Queen Isabella, only a decade after it was made. Her Majesty wore the crown when she reigned as Regent from 1828-1832. After her death, the diadem was left to the jewel collection of every Windenburg Queen and consort: Adaline, Lara-Leigh, Zarah, Rowena, and Katherine I. The diadem has been altered slightly two different times over the past two centuries: for the coronations of Adaline (1832), and Lara-Leigh (1888).

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By Cameron Dorly | Published by SNN

EASTON, Windenburg (SNN) - - The Queen Worked Through the Heatwave - But Now She’s Going to Beaverdam.

For the last few days, Queen Katherine has been valiantly surviving the historic heat wave overtaking Easton at Buckingsim Palace. On Friday morning, Windenburg’s hottest day on record, the royal family was spotted in a police convoy leaving the palace for the slightly more temperate climate at her Beaverdam Estate in Brindleton Bay. (Yes, Rainier wore a full suit.)

The queen has left for her summer estate during the last few weeks of July since ascending the throne, and plans to stay through August. An insider told the tabloid that she plans to spend more time there. “For years we thought it would be the perfect place for the Queen to spend more time away from duty, with her family and beloved horses,” the source said. “It’s one of her favorite places in the summer.”

Beaverdam was well-known for hosting the royals' annual walk to Christmas Day services at Mt. Table church from 1882 to 1994; a tradition the palace announced Queen Katherine would resume this Christmas. In addition to Beaverdam Castle, the queen has Sumpterson Estate, in Henford.

A beloved home of the late King, Sumpterson began being used in 1994 for entertaining during the Christmas holidays, breaking the tradition started by Edward I in 1882. His late Majesty did not care for Beaverdam and chose to spend both summer and Christmas at Sumpterson, only spending Spring at Beaverdam.

Though the queen was keeping cool as she led the family, Princess Grace, and Prince Phillip looked even cooler as the unprecedented temperatures hit the country.

It won’t be long before Prince Phillip can no longer travel with the rest of his family - A Firm Rule to Avoid the Collapse of the Monarchy. The late King Edward II established a convention that meant the first in the Windenburg line of succession (so, Phillip) should travel separately from his other family members. A rule George I maintained with, then heir, Princess Katherine. When Phillip turns 12 in less than four years’ time (13 September, 2028, to be exact), he will be required to travel separately from other members of the royal family—with no exemptions.

Missing from today's departure were the Queens 8 month old twins, Prince Michael, and Prince Samuel. Palace officials only said the "royal twins arrived safely at Beaverdam, along with their family."

While the Queen is away, other senior royals will continue their busy dowry. On Monday, Prince Louis and Margot, Duchess of Kent embark on a three-day tour of Levon and Kent, where they will visit Mousefield Harbor, for the 30th anniversary of the Gilmlands War. Princess Lara, who is five months pregnant, will visit a memorial service for the anniversary of the Griffin Park bombing on Tuesday, and on Wednesday she visits SecureLane Global, an organization that mitigates explosive risks. Wednesday's engagement will also mark the first of Her Royal Highness' final public appearances before the birth of baby number one.

The Palace has yet to provide a due date for the newest royal addition, though the baby is expected to arrive in November.

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY FROM THE ROYAL HOUSE OF WINDSOR ❤

King Albert I with his children Prince Albert (later King Albert II), Princess Catherine, Prince George, & Prince Edward, (Windsor Castle, 1832)

King Albert II with his children Prince William (later King William I), Prince Edward (later King Edward I) & Prince Phillip, (Windsor Castle, 1884)

King Edward I with his children Prince Edward (later King Edward II), Prince Albert, & Princess Amelia, (Buckingsim Palace, 1941)

King Edward II with his sons Prince George (later King George) & Prince Louis, (Buckingsim Palace, 1985)

King George riding with his daughters Princess Katherine (later Queen Katherine) & Princess Lara, (Windsor Great Park, 2002)

Rainier, Prince consort with his children Prince Phillip (heir) & Princess Grace, (Sumpterson Estate, 2023)

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(picture 1) Rowena, Queen consort with daughters, (then) The Princess Katherine and The Princess Lara. (2001)

(picture 2) Rowena, Queen Mother with daughters, Queen Katherine and Princess Lara, Countess of Boykins. (2024)

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