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the commentary with the further insights into the marriages was pretty interesting, I would love some more info like that for the earlier ranking with the grandparents generation as well

I don't think I'll go too in-depth with everyone in that generation, but I hope to post something about Octavius and Caroline later this summer!

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We know how Queen Mary played favorites with her children, but how about you? Any standouts between them?

I think my favorites are Odette, Anne, and Charlotte because I think they're the most interesting and complex! I've had so much fun writing about all of them, but their stories, I think, are the most dramatic. I'll be posting some more in-depth posts about Odette, Ophelia, and Anne later on because I never went into too much detail with them.

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Josephine de Va Idelbrang ♔

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Archduchess Finderburg (1859–1928) was born as Princess Josephina von Ravenstein, a member of the ancient aristocratic House of Ravenstein, one of the noble families of Central Europe.

She was born in 1859 in the family’s ancestral castle and received a classical aristocratic education, including foreign languages, history, music, literature, fine arts, and strict court etiquette. From an early age, she was prepared for a dynastic marriage and a life within the highest ranks of European nobility.

In 1878, she married Archduke Wilhelm of Finderburg, heir to the House of Finderburg. Following the marriage, she assumed the title Archduchess of Finderburg and entered one of the leading ruling dynasties of the region. This union was dynastic in nature and strengthened the political and aristocratic ties between two influential noble houses.

From that moment, she became known at court as Archduchess Finderburg and held a prominent position within the high society of Central Europe.

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Late Victorian Day Dresses - 1870s

recently made two 1870s dresses based off of some victorian fashion plates! i feel like theres a huge lack of 1870s/18880s fashion and i really felt inspired to create some more!

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The Cecelia Dress has two versions, one without bows and flowers

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Theodora Dress: 21 swatches

Cecelia Dress Version 1: 20 swatches

Cecelia Dress Version 2: 32 swatches

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if there are any issues please let me know!

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Late Victorian Day Dresses - 1870s

recently made two 1870s dresses based off of some victorian fashion plates! i feel like theres a huge lack of 1870s/18880s fashion and i really felt inspired to create some more!

Maxis Match

BGC

The Cecelia Dress has two versions, one without bows and flowers

My TOU

Custom thumbnail

Theodora Dress: 21 swatches

Cecelia Dress Version 1: 20 swatches

Cecelia Dress Version 2: 32 swatches

Download (Simfileshare)

if there are any issues please let me know!

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Princess Matilda, Duchess of Glenne (1840-1927) (@housekonig)

Princess Matilda was born on June 17, 1840, to Queen Mary II of Windenburg and her consort, Prince Charles, the 10th Earl of Statford. She was the youngest child of the royal couple. On July 18, she was christened Matilda Georgiana Louise by the Archbishop of Devonshire in the chapel at San Myshuno Palace. Her godparents included her paternal grandmother, Louise, Dowager Countess of Statford, her aunt, Lady Paulina Statford, Queen Caroline of Vasa, King Albert II of Weimar, her uncle, Louis Statford, 1st Earl of Blythe, and Friedrich-Paul, Prince of Isenberg.

As a child, Matilda was lively and full of energy. Her playful nature often led to mischief, especially when she got into trouble with her older siblings. She was curious and bold, frequently exploring parts of the palace that were off-limits. She and her sister Mary spent many afternoons visiting tenants at Statford Castle alongside their grandmother, the Dowager Countess. They also played with children from the nearby village, though Matilda enjoyed the energy of city life more than the quiet of the countryside. In San Myshuno, Matilda and Mary often joined their parents on promenades through public parks. The two sisters were educated at home under strict supervision, following a curriculum shaped by Prince Charles. Matilda was especially talented in music and played the piano for her parents each evening. As the youngest in the family, she had a close relationship with both her mother and father and was doted on by all her siblings.

The death of her father in 1847 marked a turning point in Matilda’s life. The once warm and cheerful household became quiet and heavy with grief. The royal family withdrew to Glencraig Castle, where the Queen mourned in isolation. At only seven years old, Matilda became an emotional support to her mother, who leaned on her youngest child for comfort. Matilda never had the chance to fully process her own grief, as she carried the weight of her mother’s sadness. For the rest of her childhood, she and Mary lived in relative seclusion at Glencraig, a place that gradually came to feel more like a prison than a home. Around 1855, the Queen resumed public life and returned to San Myshuno. Mary and Matilda began attending informal court events, usually escorted by their grandmother, the Dowager Countess. The sisters enjoyed concerts, operas, and occasional flirtations with young courtiers. In 1856, Matilda entered into a brief romance with James Lyons, Viscount of Wembley, who became her frequent companion at royal gatherings. Though the pair were deeply fond of each other, their relationship was abruptly ended by Matilda’s grandmother, the Dowager Duchess of Rochester, who disapproved of the match. James was offered a position at the Royal Naval Academy and was soon deployed overseas.

In the following years, Matilda and Mary remained close to their widowed mother and frequently accompanied her on official duties. Matilda became increasingly lonely after Mary married Crown Prince Friedrich of Wardenburg in 1860. Mary tried to arrange a marriage between Matilda and one of her brothers-in-law, Prince Adalbert or Prince Ludwig, but neither courtship progressed. The Queen and Matilda’s older sisters also attempted to find a suitable match for her, but as the years passed, they began to lose hope. Matilda received offers from several foreign princes, including Prince Heinrich of Weimar and Prince George of Saxe-Luneburg, but none led to an engagement. Then in 1861, Prince Johann of Vernick (@housekonig) visited Windenburg during a hunting trip hosted by Admiral Louis Statford, Earl of Blythe. Upon learning that Johann was staying with her brother-in-law, the Queen quickly arranged for him to meet Matilda at Glencraig Castle. Matilda found Johann charming and well-mannered, and after his return to Vernick, the two began corresponding regularly. Around the same time, Matilda was also being courted by Hans-Alexander, Hereditary Prince of Salem, whose proposal she declined after meeting Johann.

Following months of correspondence, Prince Johann’s parents permitted him to marry Matilda, with whom he confessed to being deeply in love. He immediately traveled to Windenburg to formally ask Queen Mary for Matilda’s hand in marriage. The couple wed in August 1861 in the Royal Chapel at Chandler’s Keep. Prince Johann’s mother, Queen Beatrice, wrote of the marriage: “I fear that my son's affection for her [Matilda] far surpasses her fondness for him, which I dare say might still suffice to establish a perfectly adequate marriage for a gentleman of his limited capacity for sustained attention.”

The night before their wedding, Prince Johann was created the Duke of Glenne, and the couple was granted a formal apartment at Vernick Palace as well as a less formal residence, Fredrickson Palace, which Matilda found most comforting.

Despite their shared love of the outdoors, sports, and music, Matilda found the rigid life at court in Vernick exhausting, as she preferred the simpler, less structured court life in Windenburg. With its strict system dictating her daily routine, Matilda often felt isolated and excluded by the women at court. She spent most of her time, when permitted, at Glenne Park, a townhouse Johann built for the couple as part of his wedding gift. This gift also included jewels, court dresses, and specifically her mother’s Windenburg Fringe Tiara, which Matilda wore on her wedding day and throughout her service to the royal family.

Matilda and Johann had a relatively happy marriage compared to many of their peers and produced two children: Princess Juliana-Mary, born September 12, 1863, and Princess Wilhelmenia, born June 14, 1864. Both girls would go on to spend most of their time with their father and domineering grandmother, Queen Beatrice, who was more than happy to step in where Matilda did not. Having been stifled by her own mother, Matilda projected her childhood and young-adult longing for freedom and space onto her daughters, creating issues with her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom believed in hands-on parenting. It wasn’t until her daughters' young-adulthood that Matilda began to mend her relationship with them, ultimately becoming much closer and playing a major role in her grandchildren’s lives.

In 1912, while returning to Vernick, Johann was one of the casualties aboard the Titanic, passing away at the age of 75. Matilda survived her husband by 12 years and, by the end of her life, had become a beloved member of the Vernick royal family. She served as a patron to more than 15 organizations and as a mentor to her nephews and their wives. She was remembered as a cornerstone of the modern Vernick dynasty.

Matilda and Johann had two daughters:

Princess Juliana-Mary, Duchess of Glenne (1863-1934), married to Antoine Baptiste-Hébert, Earl of Glennshire, had two daughters

Princess Wilhelmina, Duchess of Windbush (1864-1937), married to Prince Maximilian Hohenlohe-Brauneck, had one son

@housekonig thank you so much for this collaboration!

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Princess Matilda, Duchess of Glenne (1840-1927) (@housekonig)

Princess Matilda was born on June 17, 1840, to Queen Mary II of Windenburg and her consort, Prince Charles, the 10th Earl of Statford. She was the youngest child of the royal couple. On July 18, she was christened Matilda Georgiana Louise by the Archbishop of Devonshire in the chapel at San Myshuno Palace. Her godparents included her paternal grandmother, Louise, Dowager Countess of Statford, her aunt, Lady Paulina Statford, Queen Caroline of Vasa, King Albert II of Weimar, her uncle, Louis Statford, 1st Earl of Blythe, and Friedrich-Paul, Prince of Isenberg.

As a child, Matilda was lively and full of energy. Her playful nature often led to mischief, especially when she got into trouble with her older siblings. She was curious and bold, frequently exploring parts of the palace that were off-limits. She and her sister Mary spent many afternoons visiting tenants at Statford Castle alongside their grandmother, the Dowager Countess. They also played with children from the nearby village, though Matilda enjoyed the energy of city life more than the quiet of the countryside. In San Myshuno, Matilda and Mary often joined their parents on promenades through public parks. The two sisters were educated at home under strict supervision, following a curriculum shaped by Prince Charles. Matilda was especially talented in music and played the piano for her parents each evening. As the youngest in the family, she had a close relationship with both her mother and father and was doted on by all her siblings.

The death of her father in 1847 marked a turning point in Matilda’s life. The once warm and cheerful household became quiet and heavy with grief. The royal family withdrew to Glencraig Castle, where the Queen mourned in isolation. At only seven years old, Matilda became an emotional support to her mother, who leaned on her youngest child for comfort. Matilda never had the chance to fully process her own grief, as she carried the weight of her mother’s sadness. For the rest of her childhood, she and Mary lived in relative seclusion at Glencraig, a place that gradually came to feel more like a prison than a home. Around 1855, the Queen resumed public life and returned to San Myshuno. Mary and Matilda began attending informal court events, usually escorted by their grandmother, the Dowager Countess. The sisters enjoyed concerts, operas, and occasional flirtations with young courtiers. In 1856, Matilda entered into a brief romance with James Lyons, Viscount of Wembley, who became her frequent companion at royal gatherings. Though the pair were deeply fond of each other, their relationship was abruptly ended by Matilda’s grandmother, the Dowager Duchess of Rochester, who disapproved of the match. James was offered a position at the Royal Naval Academy and was soon deployed overseas.

In the following years, Matilda and Mary remained close to their widowed mother and frequently accompanied her on official duties. Matilda became increasingly lonely after Mary married Crown Prince Friedrich of Wardenburg in 1860. Mary tried to arrange a marriage between Matilda and one of her brothers-in-law, Prince Adalbert or Prince Ludwig, but neither courtship progressed. The Queen and Matilda’s older sisters also attempted to find a suitable match for her, but as the years passed, they began to lose hope. Matilda received offers from several foreign princes, including Prince Heinrich of Weimar and Prince George of Saxe-Luneburg, but none led to an engagement. Then in 1861, Prince Johann of Vernick (@housekonig) visited Windenburg during a hunting trip hosted by Admiral Louis Statford, Earl of Blythe. Upon learning that Johann was staying with her brother-in-law, the Queen quickly arranged for him to meet Matilda at Glencraig Castle. Matilda found Johann charming and well-mannered, and after his return to Vernick, the two began corresponding regularly. Around the same time, Matilda was also being courted by Hans-Alexander, Hereditary Prince of Salem, whose proposal she declined after meeting Johann.

Following months of correspondence, Prince Johann’s parents permitted him to marry Matilda, with whom he confessed to being deeply in love. He immediately traveled to Windenburg to formally ask Queen Mary for Matilda’s hand in marriage. The couple wed in August 1861 in the Royal Chapel at Chandler’s Keep. Prince Johann’s mother, Queen Beatrice, wrote of the marriage: “I fear that my son's affection for her [Matilda] far surpasses her fondness for him, which I dare say might still suffice to establish a perfectly adequate marriage for a gentleman of his limited capacity for sustained attention.”

The night before their wedding, Prince Johann was created the Duke of Glenne, and the couple was granted a formal apartment at Vernick Palace as well as a less formal residence, Fredrickson Palace, which Matilda found most comforting.

Despite their shared love of the outdoors, sports, and music, Matilda found the rigid life at court in Vernick exhausting, as she preferred the simpler, less structured court life in Windenburg. With its strict system dictating her daily routine, Matilda often felt isolated and excluded by the women at court. She spent most of her time, when permitted, at Glenne Park, a townhouse Johann built for the couple as part of his wedding gift. This gift also included jewels, court dresses, and specifically her mother’s Windenburg Fringe Tiara, which Matilda wore on her wedding day and throughout her service to the royal family.

Matilda and Johann had a relatively happy marriage compared to many of their peers and produced two children: Princess Juliana-Mary, born September 12, 1863, and Princess Wilhelmenia, born June 14, 1864. Both girls would go on to spend most of their time with their father and domineering grandmother, Queen Beatrice, who was more than happy to step in where Matilda did not. Having been stifled by her own mother, Matilda projected her childhood and young-adult longing for freedom and space onto her daughters, creating issues with her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom believed in hands-on parenting. It wasn’t until her daughters' young-adulthood that Matilda began to mend her relationship with them, ultimately becoming much closer and playing a major role in her grandchildren’s lives.

In 1912, while returning to Vernick, Johann was one of the casualties aboard the Titanic, passing away at the age of 75. Matilda survived her husband by 12 years and, by the end of her life, had become a beloved member of the Vernick royal family. She served as a patron to more than 15 organizations and as a mentor to her nephews and their wives. She was remembered as a cornerstone of the modern Vernick dynasty.

Matilda and Johann had two daughters:

Princess Juliana-Mary, Duchess of Glenne (1863-1934), married to Antoine Baptiste-Hébert, Earl of Glennshire, had two daughters

Princess Wilhelmina, Duchess of Windbush (1864-1937), married to Prince Maximilian Hohenlohe-Brauneck, had one son

@housekonig thank you so much for this collaboration!

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Now that Mary's children are all done, how would you rank their marriages?

it kind of seems like they were overall less miserable on average than the ones of their grandparents generation

Omg thank you so much for sending this ask again! I actually had it in my drafts until I was done posting Mary's kids lol.

Princess Anne & James Montague, Duke of Vermont: They had a love match. After her disastrous first marriage came to an end with her husband's death, she returned to Windenburg and eloped with her childhood best friend, James. James and Anne had a very close and loving relationship, supporting each other in every one of their endeavors. They were a very solid team and made every single decision together when it came to their family. Both Anne and James had children from their previous marriages whom they both loved, they were a great example of a blended family!

Princess Mary & King Friedrich of Wardenburg: Despite their many obstacles, they were deeply in love with one another. They had a happy family life and adored spending time together. They shared the same political beliefs and had the same ideas about how to raise a family. Mary was also one of his most trusted political advisors, which shows how much he truly valued her opinion outside of family life. They had many shared interests, such as art and literature, which they bonded over. Both Mary and Friedrich were unpopular among the aristocracy and bonded over their isolation.

Princess Ophelia & King Paul of Brindleton: Ophelia and Paul had a blissful marriage, although there were some hiccups initially. Ophelia, only 21, became a stepmother to his 5 children from his first marriage. Ophelia adapted quickly and became a loving stepmother to his children and would go on to have two daughters of her own. Initially, Ophelia and Paul's match was mostly political, but it developed into real feelings. Paul loved the way Ophelia cared for his children from his first marriage, and later bonded over a shared love of music and art. They were happily married for 36 years.

Princess Charlotte and Prince Peter Tarłowiecki: Initially, Charlotte used their marriage to escape her mother's household. But over time, they developed a romantic relationship with one another. They spent a lot of time apart, though, mostly due to his military career and her role as her mother's companion. Charlotte was known as one of Queen Mary II's most beautiful daughters, and Charlotte often caught the attention of many men at court, which made Peter jealous. However, Charlotte remained faithful.

Princess Matilda and Prince Johann of Vernick: Matilda and Johann's marriage was mostly of convenience. Matilda and Johann formed a close platonic relationship and were best friends. Although Matilda was not necessarily in love with him, they had a great partnership and were loving parents to their daughters. However, Matilda struggled to adapt to life in Vernick and was homesick. She was miserable in the early years of her marriage, but over the decades she adapted.

Prince Charles and Infanta Maria Christina of Selvadorada: Charles and Maria Christina were deeply in love with one another, but their marriage was quite miserable. As the heir, Charles had a lot of responsibilities and duties that took him away from his wife. Maria Christina felt extremely isolated at court and became increasingly lonely. Charles and Maria Christina both had severe depression as well, and ultimately, the marriage ended with her death in childbirth. They both faced a ton of expectations as expected future monarchs, which created a lot of misplaced hostility and anger in their relationship, also mixed with passion. While they loved each other, this volatile relationship was toxic.

Princess Odette and King Amadeus of Tartosa: Their relationship began incredibly, sharing similar interests and hobbies. Odette found Amadeus very attractive, and she was excited to live her own life, away from her parents. The first few years of their relationship were great, but Amadeus's true character was unmasked when he was blackmailed with information about his mistress, who was married to high ranking aristocrat. Odette was devastated, and over the next few years he began taking more lovers, and stopped concealing his extramarital relationships. Odette also blamed Amadeus for the death of two of their children. Amadeus and Odette basically lived separately, but remained cordial and kept up appearances for the sake of the monarchy.

Prince Edward and Princess Ingrid of Alland: Their marriage was initially happy but it quickly just turned into chaos. Edward loved being in the navy, while Ingrid loathed being the wife of a naval officer. Ingrid was extremely social and bubbly while Edward was a lot more stoic and enjoyed being alone. They began to resent each other as the years went on. Edward ended up cheating on her with many women and they began to live apart. They maintained a cordial relationship, but lived apart for the rest of their lives.

Prince Charles and Princess Adelaide of Brichester: Charles and Adelaide had an awful marriage. Charles was just extremely depressed and was dealing with a lot of trauma from losing his fiancée fifteen years ago, and then losing his wife and newborn son like two years ago. He was afraid to develop any further relationships and so after the wedding, he immediately left Adelaide and lived apart. He died five years after their marriage and rarely saw her. He basically treated her like a nanny for his kids.

Princess Anne and Prince Jean of Magnolia: They had a HORRENDOUS marriage. Their marriage was a political match and after arriving in Magnolia Anne was extremely unpopular. Jean did not find Anne attractive and set her aside for his many mistresses. He constantly had Anne watched, and weaponized her against his brother, the Crown Prince of Magnolia whom he had huge rivalry with. Jean liked to publicly embarrass Anne at court and in front of his family. They struggled to have children for many years before she gave birth to their son, Prince Philippe. They fought bitterly over how to raise their son. Jean continued to cheat on Anne openly with both women and men, which humiliated Anne. After 16 years of marriage Jean died and Anne's misery and humiliation ended.

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Princess Matilda, Duchess of Glenne (1840-1927) (@housekonig)

Princess Matilda was born on June 17, 1840, to Queen Mary II of Windenburg and her consort, Prince Charles, the 10th Earl of Statford. She was the youngest child of the royal couple. On July 18, she was christened Matilda Georgiana Louise by the Archbishop of Devonshire in the chapel at San Myshuno Palace. Her godparents included her paternal grandmother, Louise, Dowager Countess of Statford, her aunt, Lady Paulina Statford, Queen Caroline of Vasa, King Albert II of Weimar, her uncle, Louis Statford, 1st Earl of Blythe, and Friedrich-Paul, Prince of Isenberg.

As a child, Matilda was lively and full of energy. Her playful nature often led to mischief, especially when she got into trouble with her older siblings. She was curious and bold, frequently exploring parts of the palace that were off-limits. She and her sister Mary spent many afternoons visiting tenants at Statford Castle alongside their grandmother, the Dowager Countess. They also played with children from the nearby village, though Matilda enjoyed the energy of city life more than the quiet of the countryside. In San Myshuno, Matilda and Mary often joined their parents on promenades through public parks. The two sisters were educated at home under strict supervision, following a curriculum shaped by Prince Charles. Matilda was especially talented in music and played the piano for her parents each evening. As the youngest in the family, she had a close relationship with both her mother and father and was doted on by all her siblings.

The death of her father in 1847 marked a turning point in Matilda’s life. The once warm and cheerful household became quiet and heavy with grief. The royal family withdrew to Glencraig Castle, where the Queen mourned in isolation. At only seven years old, Matilda became an emotional support to her mother, who leaned on her youngest child for comfort. Matilda never had the chance to fully process her own grief, as she carried the weight of her mother’s sadness. For the rest of her childhood, she and Mary lived in relative seclusion at Glencraig, a place that gradually came to feel more like a prison than a home. Around 1855, the Queen resumed public life and returned to San Myshuno. Mary and Matilda began attending informal court events, usually escorted by their grandmother, the Dowager Countess. The sisters enjoyed concerts, operas, and occasional flirtations with young courtiers. In 1856, Matilda entered into a brief romance with James Lyons, Viscount of Wembley, who became her frequent companion at royal gatherings. Though the pair were deeply fond of each other, their relationship was abruptly ended by Matilda’s grandmother, the Dowager Duchess of Rochester, who disapproved of the match. James was offered a position at the Royal Naval Academy and was soon deployed overseas.

In the following years, Matilda and Mary remained close to their widowed mother and frequently accompanied her on official duties. Matilda became increasingly lonely after Mary married Crown Prince Friedrich of Wardenburg in 1860. Mary tried to arrange a marriage between Matilda and one of her brothers-in-law, Prince Adalbert or Prince Ludwig, but neither courtship progressed. The Queen and Matilda’s older sisters also attempted to find a suitable match for her, but as the years passed, they began to lose hope. Matilda received offers from several foreign princes, including Prince Heinrich of Weimar and Prince George of Saxe-Luneburg, but none led to an engagement. Then in 1861, Prince Johann of Vernick (@housekonig) visited Windenburg during a hunting trip hosted by Admiral Louis Statford, Earl of Blythe. Upon learning that Johann was staying with her brother-in-law, the Queen quickly arranged for him to meet Matilda at Glencraig Castle. Matilda found Johann charming and well-mannered, and after his return to Vernick, the two began corresponding regularly. Around the same time, Matilda was also being courted by Hans-Alexander, Hereditary Prince of Salem, whose proposal she declined after meeting Johann.

Following months of correspondence, Prince Johann’s parents permitted him to marry Matilda, with whom he confessed to being deeply in love. He immediately traveled to Windenburg to formally ask Queen Mary for Matilda’s hand in marriage. The couple wed in August 1861 in the Royal Chapel at Chandler’s Keep. Prince Johann’s mother, Queen Beatrice, wrote of the marriage: “I fear that my son's affection for her [Matilda] far surpasses her fondness for him, which I dare say might still suffice to establish a perfectly adequate marriage for a gentleman of his limited capacity for sustained attention.”

The night before their wedding, Prince Johann was created the Duke of Glenne, and the couple was granted a formal apartment at Vernick Palace as well as a less formal residence, Fredrickson Palace, which Matilda found most comforting.

Despite their shared love of the outdoors, sports, and music, Matilda found the rigid life at court in Vernick exhausting, as she preferred the simpler, less structured court life in Windenburg. With its strict system dictating her daily routine, Matilda often felt isolated and excluded by the women at court. She spent most of her time, when permitted, at Glenne Park, a townhouse Johann built for the couple as part of his wedding gift. This gift also included jewels, court dresses, and specifically her mother’s Windenburg Fringe Tiara, which Matilda wore on her wedding day and throughout her service to the royal family.

Matilda and Johann had a relatively happy marriage compared to many of their peers and produced two children: Princess Juliana-Mary, born September 12, 1863, and Princess Wilhelmenia, born June 14, 1864. Both girls would go on to spend most of their time with their father and domineering grandmother, Queen Beatrice, who was more than happy to step in where Matilda did not. Having been stifled by her own mother, Matilda projected her childhood and young-adult longing for freedom and space onto her daughters, creating issues with her husband and mother-in-law, both of whom believed in hands-on parenting. It wasn’t until her daughters' young-adulthood that Matilda began to mend her relationship with them, ultimately becoming much closer and playing a major role in her grandchildren’s lives.

In 1912, while returning to Vernick, Johann was one of the casualties aboard the Titanic, passing away at the age of 75. Matilda survived her husband by 12 years and, by the end of her life, had become a beloved member of the Vernick royal family. She served as a patron to more than 15 organizations and as a mentor to her nephews and their wives. She was remembered as a cornerstone of the modern Vernick dynasty.

Matilda and Johann had two daughters:

Princess Juliana-Mary, Duchess of Glenne (1863-1934), married to Antoine Baptiste-Hébert, Earl of Glennshire, had two daughters

Princess Wilhelmina, Duchess of Windbush (1864-1937), married to Prince Maximilian Hohenlohe-Brauneck, had one son

@housekonig thank you so much for this collaboration!

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The Queen's Lodge

Tucked away deep in the countryside of Windenburg, the so-called "lodge" sits within the Kingswood, a 1,000-acre forest where Kings would hunt during the summertime. Originally known as Ludlow House, the manor was constructed by Prince Edward, Duke of Windslar, third son of the King, in the 1730s. Edward constructed a large Georgian manor, meant to compete with his elder brother's residence, Sulani House. Like his brother, he dedicated it to his own wife, Charlotte Cecil, and ordered the construction of the famed Love Maze. Edward would often host his elder brother, King Edmund, who enjoyed hunting in the Kingswood during the summertime. Edward's son, Prince William, inherited the estate along with his father's substantial debt in 1750, and decided to sell the house to his cousin, King Edmund IX. The King gifted the manor to his new wife, Queen Odette, after the birth of their first child in 1753. Odette used the lodge as an escape from the stuffiness of court life at Windslar and Verdun. The lodge, quietly nestled in the countryside, provided a sanctuary for her new family. Odette redecorated the lodge and ordered many renovation projects throughout her tenure as consort. The lodge hosted Odette's prized collection of antique Hellenistic and Classical sculptures, along with many of her favorite paintings from the Royal Collection. The Royal Family would spend the summers at the lodge during Queen Odette's ownership, and later in December for Christmas. Odette retired to the lodge permanently in 1814. The lodge remained at the center of the Royal Family until the 1830s, when Odette passed away at the age of 94. She left the residence to her granddaughter, Queen Mary II, who used the lodge sometimes during her early marriage. Mary leased the property to her step-grandson, the King of Brindleton, after the family was deposed in the first Brindletonian Revolution in the 1880s, which they used until the monarchy's restoration in 1906. Mary's successor, and granddaughter, Alexandra II, converted the lodge into a museum in 1923, dedicated to the House of Wittenburg and its history.

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The Queen's Lodge

Tucked away deep in the countryside of Windenburg, the so-called "lodge" sits within the Kingswood, a 1,000-acre forest where Kings would hunt during the summertime. Originally known as Ludlow House, the manor was constructed by Prince Edward, Duke of Windslar, third son of the King, in the 1730s. Edward constructed a large Georgian manor, meant to compete with his elder brother's residence, Sulani House. Like his brother, he dedicated it to his own wife, Charlotte Cecil, and ordered the construction of the famed Love Maze. Edward would often host his elder brother, King Edmund, who enjoyed hunting in the Kingswood during the summertime. Edward's son, Prince William, inherited the estate along with his father's substantial debt in 1750, and decided to sell the house to his cousin, King Edmund IX. The King gifted the manor to his new wife, Queen Odette, after the birth of their first child in 1753. Odette used the lodge as an escape from the stuffiness of court life at Windslar and Verdun. The lodge, quietly nestled in the countryside, provided a sanctuary for her new family. Odette redecorated the lodge and ordered many renovation projects throughout her tenure as consort. The lodge hosted Odette's prized collection of antique Hellenistic and Classical sculptures, along with many of her favorite paintings from the Royal Collection. The Royal Family would spend the summers at the lodge during Queen Odette's ownership, and later in December for Christmas. Odette retired to the lodge permanently in 1814. The lodge remained at the center of the Royal Family until the 1830s, when Odette passed away at the age of 94. She left the residence to her granddaughter, Queen Mary II, who used the lodge sometimes during her early marriage. Mary leased the property to her step-grandson, the King of Brindleton, after the family was deposed in the first Brindletonian Revolution in the 1880s, which they used until the monarchy's restoration in 1906. Mary's successor, and granddaughter, Alexandra II, converted the lodge into a museum in 1923, dedicated to the House of Wittenburg and its history.

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Hi! Tiara anon here! What do you think about the Prussian pink topaz paurer?

I love that tiara!! I actually think I made it once (maybe twice) but I think I lost it? Never uploaded it, it was a WIP but I'd love to create the entire parure!

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Hi! I really like your cc tiara and crowns! They did so much life to the game. Do you take tiara requests?

Aww thank you so much!! I don't take requests but I do take suggestions! I haven't really made tiaras in a little while, mostly focusing on making clothing cc but I'm not opposed to any suggestions :)

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Hi, I really love your posts about the royal residences, especially Windslar Palace. Are you planning on posting more about the other wings of the Palace?

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Hi, thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it! I think when it comes to Windslar Palace specifically, I've shown the important rooms already, there isn't anything left. But I definitely would love to show other builds I've done like San Myshuno Palace, Hertford Castle, Verdun Palace, Kingston Palace, etc.

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Glencraig Castle

The famed beaches of Glencraig have been a favored summer destination for Windenburg's royalty for nearly a thousand years. The first castle constructed overlooking the white cliffs was used as a fort to defend from Almerian pirates who plagued Windenburg in the early 1000s. The castle withstood multiple invasions and survived nearly every era of political turmoil in Windenburg's history. The castle has been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times and has been used as a royal residence since the 1200s. Glencraig has been a symbol of Windenburg and its royal family for hundreds of years. Today, the castle functions as a museum and a summer residence for the royal family.

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Glencraig Castle

The famed beaches of Glencraig have been a favored summer destination for Windenburg's royalty for nearly a thousand years. The first castle constructed overlooking the white cliffs was used as a fort to defend from Almerian pirates who plagued Windenburg in the early 1000s. The castle withstood multiple invasions and survived nearly every era of political turmoil in Windenburg's history. The castle has been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times and has been used as a royal residence since the 1200s. Glencraig has been a symbol of Windenburg and its royal family for hundreds of years. Today, the castle functions as a museum and a summer residence for the royal family.