Hearing Charlotte's words, the ceremony officer felt a warm glow in his heart and quickly said, "Oh no, Your Highness. Don't worry, the crown is perfectly fine."

"Really? Are you taking the crown to the back room?" Charlotte asked with a smile. The officer did not think twice and nodded.

"Yes, Crown Princess."

"Alright then, be careful with it. That crown is my sister's, and we wouldn't want any sneaky thief getting their hands on it."

Charlotte seemed to be hinting at something, but the officer just thought she was looking out for him and chuckled. "You're funny, Your Highness. There are no thieves in the palace." "Of course, you're right. Off you go, then."

Charlotte waved her hand, and the officer bowed and left. The crowd around them kept up their lively chatter.

Charlotte glanced around. Seeing no one was watching, she followed the officer toward the back room.

Juliana and Lucy held the knife together and made a ceremonial cut in the cake, marking the end of the ritual.

"Happy birthday to the queen! Wishing you bountiful blessings..."

continued as the cake was taken away to be cut into pieces and shared with the people outside. Everyone hoped

princess consort, was the first to step up.

these birthday and coronation gifts just for you and Princess Velda. They're simple, but I hope you both like

and a smooth, shiny pearl as

you, Your Majesty. And this pearl is for you, Princess Lucy.

a

about being

just

king and queen."

immediately adored

so sweet. Oh dear, I'm so tempted

caught on to who the lady was and beamed. "Of course, we

gifts were a hit, and everyone else

take until morning to

keep

give back twice the value of the gifts in money to

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