And it's what we were all (secretly) waiting for... the revelation of just how romantic the two have become over the last few weeks since the Royal Courtship was announced. And now with the publication of the private letters between Her Grace and the future king we have some amazing insight in their private feelings. The correspondence has been taking place whilst the Earl is currently on business in Fort William, Scotland, and is currently still in continuation. The letters that were published, depict the last fortnight of the earls departure and indicate just how moving his leave was for Our Queen. The romantic fans out there are sure to be pleased at this treasure trove... and yet there is also another group of folks that will be interested in the contents of the correspondence. The critics will certainty wish to feast their eyes upon a personal insight into the Queens life... which has been shrouded in so much mystery for the past few days.... partly because she was taken ill, and partly due to the fact that Her Grace has not spoken since the Douglass Plot and the failure to bring about Anarchy. These letters therefore are sure to offer some information on the currant state of Our Queen. Mainly however most of our fellow islanders with be over the moon to find out just how romantic things are between the royal couple.... well.... That certainly is a question..... hopefully those eager romantics out there shall not be too disappointed.
The letters are dated in chronological order starting with Her Grace.
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Dear, Meriwether
Date: 4th march
I know you will expect me to write to you. It is what you ordered me to do. I understand that we must carry out this courtship in the eyes of the public, Writing letters is a necessity to keep everyone engaged... to keep everyone happy. So I'm just obeying you. But as I sat down and held my pen my hand... I quite suddenly was afraid and rather unsettled. I do not know what you should like to hear... what you should wish to hear,... rather.
I want to tell you so many things, my lord... but I do not know if I should sound foolish in saying them. When we have talked before you have never seemed in the mood... you have never seemed like you wished to hear me. So I am sorry if you may be in such a mood now as you read my scribbled handwriting, but I must try and say a few things.
That day by the church yard... when you told me how you liked the grandeur of the buildings in southern England... and how you felt this island was rather barren in architecture in comparison... I felt the words that parted from you lips... as if your soul were speaking to me … were imparting some hidden aspect of your person to the earth. Even though you did not seem to be speaking directly to me, at the moment, I felt such wisdom in your heart and I thought to myself...."such a fine man he is... to speak with such strength and elegance in one breath.. his words are so very perfect and his eyes shine with such wisdom when he exhales breath!"
Oh, I should not say anymore,... I know I am rambling a little now... and I know you prefer short letters. So, I will end my letter now.... wishing you all the happiness in the world and that your time on the mainland should be most peaceful.
hopefully I should meet you one day... and you will smile at me as you did at the dreary clouds, on that fine day by the church Yard.
Rosemary.
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To Her Grace Queen Rusalochka.
Date: 20th march
I am pleased to receive your letter of good wishes for the journey ahead. In general my business is ordinary and there is no need for you to concern yourself with its progress. The weather on the coast is fine and all seems fine for my return in a few weeks.
There has been some matters that will keep me here further than I had predicated... therefore be sure to keep order at your own end, I have heard reports that you remain in your chambers.... is this true? The press will take any opportunity to meddle... therefore it is your own duty to conduct yourself as a monarch. I am sure you understand the position you are in.
I Will conclude by wishing you well.
The Earl of York.
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My dearest Meriwether
Date: 21st March
I have just received your letter... and I am glad to hear that you are having success for your business. I myself have never understood the industry of shipment and export... being monarch has not led me to delve into that sector. My faithful land friend Harold McKenzie has always led that field.
So I have missed you... I knew I would. Even after a day of you being gone.. I feel a little sad. Well, I suppose we are to be engaged soon, so I suppose it is necessary to miss you... just a little. Well today I visited Luskentyre ... it wasn't too sunny, but I thought it was so lovely there! Do you not think the earth is so very beautiful? I am so happy so be here with you. The whole island thinks I have confined myself to my chambers... but in reality I am just having a holiday. After meeting you again... I cannot help but feel alive again... I cannot help but feel like myself again. I am so happy today. Even if you wish to tell me to behave orderly I will not. I will remain happy and silly because of you. Its days like this that I cherish knowing you... Mr Charles Meriwether. I know I should not call you by your given name... but I feel that I must for some reason... do forgive me. Anyway... I must go now.... I am baking Victoria sponge cake... and it must be ready for pudding! I know you have always liked my cakes,... If I could only send some to you now....But I must let you return to your business.. I will say farewell now my love.
Rose.
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To Her Grace Queen Ruslaochka
Date: 26th March
Its seems you are doing well, Therefore I will not concern myself with the rumours of your sickness.... I write however, to inform you that I am to be delayed for a longer amount of time. Tell the advisors of my plans and hand the attached envelope that I have enclosed in this letter to your mother.
Wishes of fortune
The Earl of York,
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The letters are sure to to become Widley published across the nations... and perhaps the mainland too! We await to see what the nation thinks of such new information. One thing for certain however we are glad that Our Queen is in fact well and instead holidaying rather than remaining unwell. The Letters also depict the atmosphere of the relationship between the two.... perhaps there will be more on this point from the critics.
Patrick Hibburt.
The Celtic Printing Press.
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