#hshqevent023

[beaufort-a]

Andrew had ducked out of the ceremony as inconspicuously as possible. He shouldn’t have even shown up, yet he couldn’t stay away. And here he was again, dressed as nicely as he’d been in weeks at the reception of the one woman he’d actually loved. Or at least was pretty certain he did. 

Either way, he tried to stay out of most people’s way. Nursing a drink in a corner, ducking away from prying eyes that might try and ask him about things he didn’t want to talk about. Eventually, he couldn’t hide any longer and was caught at the bar once again. “Someone said champagne fixes everything. I think they lied.”

@hshqstarters​

[dutyrisen]

everything is unfamiliar. the pomp, the strange prints... even the climate. the mixture of dryness and deceptive warmth in the moment he’d landed prickles the back of his neck. his strides are long, but tentative, scanning every detail. he is looking for something. someone. it might have been a rush of delirium that had prompted him to board that plane, but now... now he is growing more aware by the second that he should have at least worn a tie.

[highsocietyhq]

☾ ° ›  TO BE A KING AND WEAR A CROWN

After the death of King Naiser of South Africa, the country began the process of preparing for the next monarch. The process was slowed down by the people questioning rightfulness of the youngest son of the late king inheriting the throne. Eventually the late king’s wish was honored and preparations for the coronation began. The coronation ceremony will be held in the city of Nongoma as per tradition.

☾ ° › IS A THING MORE GLORIOUS TO THEM THAT SEE IT

Royals and leaders of all countries have been cordially invited to join, participate and celebrate the beginning of a new reign in South Africa. The event will feature dances and songs to welcome the new king. A party after the main event will keep the celebration going on until the little hours of the night. All guests will be offered a place to stay the night at one of the six royal palaces in Nongoma --- the party doesn’t have to be cut short.

☾ ° › THAN IT IS PLEASANT TO THEM THAT BEAR IT

Event: Ayo’s coronation ceremony Date: 11th of April, 2020 Dress code: Formal Location: Osuthu Palace, Nongoma

ooc details can be found under the cut

This event will commence on the 10th  of April and ends on the 15th. ( if you guys want to make the event longer, let us know )

Tag any event-related posts (including outfits, starters, moodboards) under #hshqevent023 — please don’t use the #hshqevent tag !

We ask that you put your old threads on hold for the duration of the event.

If your character(s) is a staff member you can choose whether they were invited as a guest or if they are there because of their job.

Please like this post once you’ve seen it !

Tiaras !

Most importantly, have fun !

[highnessaisling]

Aisling was a big fan of the dress she had borrowed from Mimi. She positively felt like a real princess for once. The only problem was her lack of practice wearing those kind of gowns. She could barely walk. She decided to sit to end her misery but loudly knocked the chair over and fell. ❝ Fuck ! Fuck ! Fuck ! ❞ She repeated as she tried to get up. ❝ Stupid gorgeous dress.❞

[olivicr]

“ finally ! finally we’re having a real party. i was getting tired of weddings, you can be a fan of love for only so long. ”

[irinvs-a]

it’s what y’all have been waiting for ... the results of THE IRINA TEST, ayo’s coronation-edition

the rules are mostly simple; the less revealing your dress is, the more acceptable you are. four categories: fail, not sure, barely passing, passing with flying colors. as always, if you feel like your character is in the wrong category, lmk.

1. FAIL – 11 (+6)

silje, sutton, gaia, alina, sylvia, nylane, tilly, ariel, sabrina, anastasia, kristina

2. NOT SURE – 4 (-4)

juliana (it’s a tits out look), elyse (sheer), dalia (the slit), ilona (legs),

3. BARELY PASSING – 14 (-2)

armani, kseniya, aiko, kenny, vita, layla, leonor, nike, louise, fanni, freja, natalia, despina, dianna

4. PASSING WITH FLYING COLORS – 32 (+6)

cecilia, barbie, renée, irena, femke, inari, pia, lisette, esmeray, noori, anneli, hanne, mieke, rhiannon (if it’s not sheer), xiuying, xue, natasja, mirjam, stella, wilhelmina, sara elena, catherine, mimi, astrid, vitaliya, arabella, aisling, olimpia, lena, luciana, arielle, cordelia

EXTRAS bc i made an excel for this

two category fours in a row: mimi, anneli, inari, willa, natasja, mirjam, sara elena, astrid, esmeray, catherine, olimpia

two category ones in a row: alina

biggest positive change: luciana, pia ( 1 -> 4 )

biggest negative change: juliana, elyse ( 4 -> 2 ), sutton, gaia ( 3 -> 1 )

[giselledorleans]

“ LUCIEN ! ” she hid her mouth immediately after the exclamation: shouting indoors was NOT a good look, that much she knew even after ONE too many shots. “ are you leaving ? i’m leaving. ” no one had asked. “ it’s past midnight: you’ve won ! quite VALIANTLY, i might add. ” arnauld had left before he had so she supposed he was the victor without a question. “ do you need a ride ? my car’s waiting. ” [ &&. @luciental​ ]

[vnncli]

“ i wonder if coronations are easier to organize than weddings ? is it easier to be the king than the groom ? ”