Annabel sang along with a low voice, her gaze binding Hans Borg tightly.
Hans Borg nodded slightly, shifted his gaze back to Wilhelmina, and revealed a gentle smile.
Wilhelmina looked up at him, smiled softly, and held his hand tightly.
After the funeral, guests and royal family members returned to the Hall of Heroes for a memorial service with refreshments.
Princess Catherine drank strong coffee, her makeup unable to hide her swollen eyes.
“I always dream of my childhood, Marie. Mother hadn’t passed away, and father hadn’t become old-fashioned. We vacationed on the East Coast, and you were only ten, always holding a doll. That trip was so enjoyable. Adam and I even caught a lobster. Now, mother is gone, Adam died young, and today, it’s father’s turn.”
Princess Marianna sighed, “People have to die. Dying as a king is better than for others.”
Catherine looked around, “Why don’t I see Schneider?”
“The leader of the Liberal Party?” Princess Marianna sneered. “He’s only qualified to submit a condolence letter.”
Princess Catherine lowered her voice and glanced towards Annabel, “I thought with his closeness to Annabel, he would qualify to be present.”
“If he were a handsome young man in his twenties, maybe. Unfortunately, he’s over fifty and balding,” Princess Marianna mocked. “You should pay attention to Selleberg. Annabel is getting close to his son.”
“This is well-known. Barbara is eager to arrange this marriage for her daughter. But I heard the man is not very enthusiastic.”
“Being the queen’s husband means giving up political power, and Annabel is not easily controlled. Any man with political ambitions would carefully consider this. He is the only son of the Selleberg family in this generation.”
“With the support of the Selleberg family, her throne would be more secure. I think both mother and daughter won’t let go of this opportunity.”
Marianna asked, “Do you think this marriage will happen?”
“No one can force the Selleberg family,” Catherine said. “If Marshal Selleberg himself doesn’t agree, it won’t happen. But no one wants to strain the relationship, so this matter will likely be dragged out. The children are still young, aren’t they?”
Wilhelmina sat by the window, quietly lost in thought. A shadow fell over her, and she looked up to see a young man standing in front of her.
