As the time approaches, everyone in Romania is looking forward to the crown prince's wedding. Part of this is out of respect for the royal family, and partly because the royal family has deeply penetrated into the Romanian economy, and a large number of people have benefited from royal enterprises.
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On September 10, the Austro-Hungarian family delegation, led by Crown Prince Ferdinand, arrived in Bucharest on the Austro-Hungarian royal family train. Prime Minister Bretianu and Romanian officials greeted them on the platform. This time, the Austro-Hungarian Crown Prince led the delegation.
, we can also see the importance of Romania in the hearts of Austria-Hungary, which is an affirmation of Romania’s development in recent years.
Princess Sophie Marie, the protagonist of this wedding party, is sitting in a luxurious private room, curiously observing the world outside the window through the car window.
"Princess, you see we have arrived in Bucharest." Anna, the maid who was also looking out the window, said to Princess Sophie Marie like a little sparrow.
"I understand, can't you just stop and talk on the way?" Princess Sophie Marie, who was talking about Anna, was also looking out the window. After she met Crown Prince Edel, she kept talking.
Letters connect the feelings of both parties. However, for a girl who is in love, letters can never represent the real person. Now she wants to see her lover again.
"But I heard someone talking in his sleep last night, as if he said, 'Edel misses you so much'."
Anna's words made Princess Sophie Marie blush. She rolled up her sleeves and planned to deal with this bold girl. Just then there was a knock on the door. Sophie Marie quickly arranged her clothes with Anna's help and replied
To show her ladylike image, Anna also stood behind her in a polite manner.
"Please come in."
Following Sophie Marie's answer, an Austro-Hungarian royal guard opened the door and saluted the princess and said, "Your Royal Highness, Bucharest has arrived. The Crown Prince and Archduke Otto Franz are waiting for you to pass."
"Okay, I know."
Following Sophie Marie's answer, the Austro-Hungarian royal guard left the princess's private room.
After a while, Sophie Marie came to the door of the carriage with her maid Anna, and saw the Crown Prince Ferdinand and her father, Archduke Otto Franz, both dressed in fine clothes, waiting for her. The princess stepped forward and greeted the two of them respectively.
, Archduke Otto Franz asked. "Why so late?"
"I'm sorting out my clothes and makeup."
Princess Sophie Marie never mentioned that she lost track of time while playing around.
"Okay, let's get ready to go down." Her uncle, Archduke Ferdinand, persuaded her father, Archduke Otto Franz, and after speaking, he smiled and got out of the car first.
Prime Minister Bretianu, who was waiting on the platform, saw Archduke Ferdinand getting off the bus first and immediately stepped forward to greet him.
"I have met His Royal Highness Crown Prince Ferdinand." Prime Minister Bretianu, who walked up to Archduke Ferdinand, was the first to salute and say hello.
"You're welcome, Prime Minister. This time I mainly brought my niece Sophie Marie to complete the marriage. This is also the result of the further development of the relationship between Austria-Hungary and Romania."
Archduke Ferdinand had known about Bretianu before. He was a prime minister who favored Britain and France. After he won the position of prime minister, the ambassadors of Britain, France and Russia went to his home to congratulate him. Although Crown Prince Ferdinand
In my heart I have strong opinions about this Prime Minister, but outwardly I still look like a good friend whom I haven't seen for many years.
"His Royal Highness Ferdinand is right, our relations with the Austro-Hungarian Empire are indeed progressing."
Prime Minister Bretianu followed the words of the Austro-Hungarian Crown Prince, and then talked with Archduke Otto Franz to express friendship. Finally, he stood in front of Princess Sophie Marie. Prime Minister Bretianu stood in front of this beautiful face.
In front of the crown prince's fiancée, the prime minister performed a standard meeting royal etiquette. After completing it, he told the princess.
"After seeing Her Royal Highness the Princess, the Romanian people will cheer for your arrival."
"Thank you, Prime Minister, for your compliment. I also love the Romanian people deeply." Princess Sophie Marie answered the Prime Minister politely.
After a cordial conversation, Prime Minister Bretianu took them to Blore Palace, which is where other royal families stay.
On the way to the Blore Palace, a long procession of horse-drawn carriages was driving on the street. Outside were soldiers of the 1st Guards Division on guard, as well as Romanian people who waved enthusiastically to them. These people had long known that this convoy was in
There is their beloved fiancée of the crown prince, which is an expression of respect to the royal family.
In the fourth carriage, Sophie Marie and the maid Anna were observing the scenery of Bucharest.
"Your Highness, look, the difference between this place and Vienna is not that big. I heard that the streets in Bucharest were not very good, but I didn't expect that the difference is not that big." The maid Anna began to play her role as a sparrow again.
"Okay Anna, can't you calm down for a while? You kept talking all the way, aren't you thirsty?"
Facing the princess's words, Anna thought about it seriously. "I'm indeed a little thirsty and need to drink some water." After saying that, she picked up the water glass and drank a sip of it.
"Hahaha." Sophie Marie was amused by her little confused maid.
Anna looked at the princess smiling at her inexplicably, thinking that the makeup on her face was smudged, so she quickly picked up the mirror and looked at her appearance. This made Sophie Marie laugh even happier, covering her belly with both hands as she smiled.
It looked like it was hurting, which made the little confused Anna a little confused.
Sophie Marie, who had regained her breath slightly, said to Anna, "Anna, how will you live your life in the future? I will be amused to death by you."
"Princess, I will follow you. Anna will not go anywhere in the future."
While they were laughing and joking, the carriage finally arrived at the Blore Palace. After the group got out of the car, Princess Sophie Marie was a little surprised and covered her stomach with her hands. Archduke Otto Franz still cared about his beloved daughter and stepped forward to ask.
"Mary, what's wrong with you?"
"Father is fine. It's just that Anna told me a joke and my stomach hurt a little. It will be fine after a while." Princess Sophie Marie replied.
Archduke Otto Franz didn't know what to say when he heard that this was the reason, and the group walked into the Bloor Palace.
Blore Palace was built under the order of King Carol I of Romania in 1881. There are eighty-nine rooms in total, scattered in three three-story conjoined buildings. All kinds of decorations in the building are small and exquisite, as well as outside the building.
There are many fountains, statues, and gardens. The most famous angel statue is based on the work of Romania's most famous painter Teodor Aman. This small palace has hosted many other royal nobles and government heads.
, now the Austro-Hungarian wedding delegation also lives in this palace.
"Princess, what are we doing now?" the maid Anna asked Sophie Marie.
"Get ready to take a rest, I'm too tired on the train." Princess Sophie Marie replied while lying on the bed while watching the servants busy.
After hearing what the princess said, Anna also threw herself on the bed.
Now the tired Austro-Hungarian wedding group will rest for a day before starting rehearsals for the wedding.
