"Only Matthew might have the answer to that," Hugh said, rubbing his chin and thinking hard.

On the big screen, the grand duke continued to say, "Let's all wish the queen a very happy birthday. And now, let's welcome today's other star, Princess Velda!"

The grand duke's voice was full of excitement, and as he finished speaking, a beautiful, calming piano tune began to play.

Everyone's eyes were drawn to the staircase, but instead, two bright spotlights shone into the air.

A grand swing, covered in blossoming branches and giant golden feathers, gently floated down.

On it stood two figures in their finest attire, Theodore and Lucy.

Feathers from swans drifted down from above as Lucy, in a white princess gown and a golden crown, gazed upon the crowd.

The light hit her face, making her shine like a star. The people watching could not help but gasp in awe.

"Wow, is she a fairy? She's so beautiful, I feel a little unworthy in her presence."

"Princess Velda is the most noble and lovely princess in all of Charleston."

be so gorgeous? It's like a gift from the

who loved to compare themselves felt no

the compliments made Charlotte

much more spectacular than hers,

woman was basking

How could Mom

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be feeling so proud right now,' Charlotte thought. Well, she would not stand

with envy, Charlotte watched as the swing made its

a true knight, he bowed and offered his hand to help the

sweet as candy as she took his hand and stepped

on her. She

there was a close-up of Lucy's

Hugh saw it clearly-it was

that if it was not Lucy, they would

they kind

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