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What happened today ? Yes it was a cool chill b'day party #selfie #selfietimes #myface #Otherfam #coolfam #positive #negative (at Chennai, India)

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LATE PRINCE OF MONTENEGRO INVOLVED IN A SCANDAL AGAIN?

As you all know, the Prince of Montenegro -who died last year- had a very public playboy image that would remind some of King Edward VII of Great Britain. Yet he was just a Prince, wasn't he? 

Today afternoon, The Montenegro Post published an article about the Prince. As it seems now, Jacqueline, the Princess Regent of Ruttenberg, is half sister of Natalia, the Princess of Montenegro. 

According to the Montenegrinian source, Queen Kayla had had an affair with the Prince, and as a result, the daughter-in-law of our Emperor might have been born from such affair. Now, the Princess Regent of Ruttenberg, who in a couple of days will become Queen, said in a statement that the Princess had hired a Private Investigator to find her biological father. The Queen had had artificial insemination for the Princess of Ruttenberg, yet she never knew who her father was. Until some days before his death, she got the results: Emmanuel was her father. 

The Princess Regent later made a statement saying that "People would end up knowing that sooner or later". 

Now, rumour has it that Emmanuel had an affair with the Duchess of Eburn, mostly known as the Grand Duchess Consort of Wafflonia, Arantxa. Suppposedly, she's Natalia's mother. We wouldn't be much surprised if it was true. Sussexian royals are known for being scandalous, and an un-recognised children fits as a perfect scandal, doesn't it?

Simoné Detroit

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Fashion Spotlight: The Duchess Consort of Catherineburg

The Wafflonia Enquirer sat down this week with The Duchess Consort of Catherineburg, who currently set mouths running at the recent wedding of the Emperor and Empress of Wafflonia. The Duchess was extremely gracious, and down to earth, greeting us in leggings and a beat up button down! We talked about influence, signature pieces, and the endurance of style throughout the ages.

  WE: Good Evening, Your Grace

  J: Please, Call me Jessie.

  WE: Alright,Jessie, I’ll cut to the chase. You have a rather peculiar sense of style….How would you describe it?

 The Duchess laughed warmly, and thought for a moment.

J: Well.. I’d say THEMES! Vintage, and colorful would describe it, bare bones and all. I love it when I find a pair of shoes or a gown that have a definite vibe to them. I’ve been known to plan entire looks around an accessory- take my outfit to the pre-wedding gala. I found that telephone clutch at an antique store in slaybridge, and the rest of the outfit just took shape.

  WE: Do you receive any negative comments from people or press on your clothes?

  J: Well, for the most part, the press is neutral on my looks, though I did have a few positive mentions in the Enquirer! Most people’s issues stem from me not dressing “regal” enough, or classy enough, but my family supports me, and the positive feedback is overwhelming at times.

  WE: When did you first get into fashion? Being a duchess, it must have weighed rather heavily on you. J: Well, as you know, I have three sisters, and when we were younger, our mothers would let us play in their gowns and lesser jewels. It was mainly my sister Katherine and I, and Katherine always went for the long, sleek gowns, while I went for the gowns with fur or feathers. We never had to fight! And like all girls, we watched our mothers get ready. Mother (Grand Duchess Cate) had a very simple sense of style, with tigh bodices and flowing skirts and sparkle. And Maman ( Grand Duchess Haneen) has a very brightly colored flair. So we could look to each of them to see how to dress for different occasions. And as we grew older, our styles individualized. Our mothers were very supportive, and they taught us how to keep our sense of style, but also keep the look appropriate for the event. And my grandparents are very stylish, as you know-

  WE: So it’s always been a family affair?

  J: Exactly!

  WE: What would you say your “style signatures” are?

  J: What an interesting question…let me think. One of them is a simple black gown, with bright single-color accessories that match, shoes, makeup, jewelry.  I also love wild color combos! Orange and purple, or orange and green. I think you’ll find, in most royals, if they have a favorite color, they will wear it in combination with anything! I always think of the Crown Princess of Ruttenberg, Jackie- her color is green! And she wears it better than anyone. I try to do that, but with orange instead. I also love a 60s look, cat eyes, or a wild handbag! Gaudy, but classy.

  WE: How do you think your sense of style, coupled with (The Duchess of Catherineburg)’s has affected your daughter, Princess Christina?

  J: Well…Darlene has a very fluid, timeless style about her. I love it. She wears the most breathtaking gowns, and manages to set them off perfectly with simple accessories. My brother in law (King Colin) often jokes that we make a pair, her in her simple elegance, and me in my feather boas. However, our daughter Tina, has managed to take Darlene’s timeless elegance and flowing lines, and my love for a good gaudy handbag, or wild accessory, and turn it into a fashion sense that is completely her own. She put together her outfits for the wedding this week, and Darlene and I were tremendously proud of her, and the elegance she showed, while still staying true to herself.

  WE: That she did. Your family does love to dress…..is there anyone else who’s style you particularly enjoy?

  J: Oh yes! My cousin, Augustina, she and I share a love for vintage fashion. The Crown Princess of Ruttenberg always looks so elegant, and I love her collection of jewelry! My sister Katherine, obviously. She always looks so put together. My friend Allie, of Ruttenberg is so chic and so modern! My grandfather as well, knows when to push the envelope to make a statement. And so many others! I love when we have Galas for all the other houses, so we can not only relish in the company of our friends, but in the company of their outfits! Everyone has a tremendously personal sense of style, and that's what shines bright, not the diamonds, or the tiaras, but the confidence and originality dancing around an art gallery in Slaybridge!

This is the first of a series of Fashion Spotlights. Stay tuned for more!

[thewaffloniaenquirer]

IMPERIAL WEDDING: THE DETAILS

The day has come, and we could see that little boy who yesterday was born in a journey of joy and happiness getting married to an amazing woman. Both from rich, history-full families, they have ruled Wafflonia for little yet they are two of the most popular royals of Europe, and one of the most famous couples of the World!

Last Tuesday, the St. Rose Church of Bengravia was definitely closed for repairments and, since Wednesday night, a team of ten designers and four decorators, and a group of three protocol assets gave splendour to the interior of the Church for the so long awaited Imperial Wedding.

At 10 am, we saw HI&RM The Emperor travelling in a black BMW through the St. Alexander Boulevard, turning at the Imperial Avenue and parking at the back of the Church, surely to see all the details were finished. At 10:20 am, the Empress Dowager was seen through a window of the Palace of Bengravia in a purple gown we couldn't fully see. And finally, at 10:30, the large group of vans with all the guests left the Palace.

Finally following protocol rules, the guests arrived in the correct order. The first one to enter to the Church was the Princess of Altamira in a stunning light-blue Elie Saab gown and Jimmy Choo shoes. She wore as well a brooch from the House of Wafflonia. Later came the Empress Dowager with her mother, Queen Pauline, who had to be assisted in order to go up the stairs. Following, came Grand Duchess María Eduarda, with her sisters, the Duchesses of Tuwer. The Grand Duchess was majestic with a pink gown and jewels. She was followed by her Brünter relatives and them by the Princess of Boger, who entered in company of the Pauline family. 

Grand Duchess Arantxa came next, with another Elie Saab -this time green- and an beautiful natural hairdo. She was in company of the Emperor's sister, Grand Duchess Claudia, and their issue. After them, came the Princess of Mendoza weeping emotional tears.

Then came the Grand Prince and Grand Princess of Wafflonia, in company of the Slaybridgean Royals attendees. This time, Duchess Jessie chose something more elegant for the event, and her hairstyle was, in my opinion, the best of the guests'.

The Duchesses of Lorem came after, in company of the Princess of Montenegro and her boyfriend, Manuel Neuer. And then it was the time for Queen Máxima, Princess Beatrix, Princess Laurentien and the girls of Alexander to enter to the church. The Grand Ducal Couple of Luxembourg followed.

The King of Spain followed the entrance with the Queen, and finally the Prince of Wales made his first appearance at the Emperor's wedding, coming all alone. When asked about the roundabouts of Camilla, he answered plainly 'She's at home, resting'. Was she actually invited? We will never know!

Crown Prince Frederik entered after the British Prince with Crown Princess Mary and the Crown Princes of Sweden, Victoria and Daniel. Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein entered in company of Prince Alexander and Princess Katherine of Serbia, as well as of Princess Rosario of Bulgaria and Princess Margareta of Romania. The Princess of Hanover entered with her husband, the Prince, and they were followed by the Duchess of Braganza who also made her first appearance in the events. Another first attendee was Princess Haya of Jordan, who couldn't attend to the previous events due to a sickness. 

The King and Queen of Greece were the last sovereigns to enter to the church, followed by Princess Clotilde of Venice and Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg.

After all the royal guests, came the Prime Minister and the Secretary of Cabinet, and followed all the General Governors of the Empire and the Ministers.

The Ceremony began punctually at 11 am, and the bride entered in arms of her older brother, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. The song for the entrance was the Canon in D of Pachelbel, and all the royal women (and some men too, including the Emperor) started weeping when they saw her majestic and regal wedding dress. 

Princess Ariane was a flower girl, and the page boy who gave the rings was Prince Christian of Denmark, who travelled all the way to Bengravia just for this event. As known before, King Colin of Slaybridge was the Emperor's Best Man, while Grand Duchess Arantxa was the principal Dame of Honour of the Empress.

After signing the marriage papers, the couple went outside the Church and was acclaimed by the people and fans that were at the stairs. The Security guards let the children go to the Imperial Couple, and Empress Bárbara hugged a lot of little girls and boys while the Emperor took some selfies with people who were there. After an hour of popular claim, the Imperial Couple got onto their carriage, which took them to the Palace of Bengravia. There, the Emperor and some guests changed their clothes to more suitable ones for a Parade through St. Alexander's Boulevard, which was decorated with Wafflonian Flags and people in blue and orange clothes. They went through the long boulevard and then turned right in the Venice Avenue, where they were cheered by lots of children. The Empress, with poise and elegance, saluted to everybody with a smile. The couple was sitting, sometimes looking at each other with lovely eyes. 

After Venice Avenue, the Carriage took them through Pauline Avenue and the Colonel's Avenue, where The Emperor stood up and was saluted by the principal corps of the Armed Forces, the Army first, then the Navy and lastly the Air Force. The Carriage late went through Queen Conradine's Boulevard back to St. Alexander's Boulevard, where they got off the golden coach and got saluted by the Imperial Guard. They walked through the Guards to the Gates of the Palace, which close after their steps. 

All the witnesses of the Wedding couldn't believe the spectacle that were seeing. A woman said while weeping: 'After all the sadness and tragedy that happens these days, seeing that our lovely Emperor and Empress are getting married is a sign of hope and a light that enlightens my heart'. She was obviously referring to the Massacre in France, which got practically no attention in the Wafflonian Media because of the Wedding. Not even the Prime Minister or the Emperor himself gave a demonstration of their feelings towards the massacre. Even worse, Juan Ignacio is visiting France next month after his honeymoon with Grand Duchess Eduarda, is he going to cancel the Francophone tour? Probably he hasn't heard of the affairs lately, but he better catch up soon if so!

Ariel Duvant

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GLOWING GALA AND SPARKING ROYALS

Just a couple of minutes ago all the guests of the Imperial Wedding entered the Gates of the Bengravia Palace. We were allowed to place our equipment next to the fountain of the front gardens of the Palace, and in different BMWs came the royals from their suites in Chembria House. 

The first to appear was Princess Christina of Catharineburg with her mother, the Lady of Satter. Both looked amazingly fresh after a 30 minutes plane ride from Ultermann, where all the guests had lunch and -supposedly- played cricket and drank some cocktails. Following, came the Princess of Montenegro in an amazing green gown. The Princess made her first official appearance with her now confirmed boyfriend, Manuel Neuer, who was wearing the Medal of Merit of the House of Süx-Bratzinburg. They were one of the most photographed couples of the night. We can't imagine how the Emperor -who has expressed in several times his fond hatred among football and football players- must feel now, seeing that one of his best royal friends is dating a football player! 

Following, came the Princess of Wassenaar with her relatives, the Duchesses of Lorem. They are the only Sussexian royals at the wedding yet! And we haven't received any official statements from the Empresses talking about their absence. The Emperor's youngest sister, Agustina, came after with her nephew, the Grand Prince of Wafflonia and his wife, the Grand Princess. The Palace's spokesman told us that the rest of the members of the Wafflonian Imperial and Royal Family was already in the Palace in company of the Emperor and the Empress.

We could later spot the King and Queen of the Netherlands with their daughters, the Princesses of the Netherlands and the Luxembourg Grand Duke and Grand Duchess. Following, came the rest of the foreign guests from Spain, Slaybridge, Liechtenstein and we could spot the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Yugoslavia who said they couldn't attend to the previous events due to official work they had in their country.

The Gala was initiated by the National Anthem, sung by the Paulinian Aïda Cleirmont and the Imperial Children Choir of Bengravia, in the King Alexander III Hall. Then, the Prime Minister gave a speech in which he remarked how important was the presence of the Monarchy in the country and how other countries should follow the example of Wafflonia. The guests were later guided through the Golden Hall to the Amber Hall, where dinner was served. The dinner was delighted by the Emperor's bestman, King Colin of Slaybridge, who gave a speech for their best friends, and was followed by the heir to the throne, Grand Duchess Vanessa.

The Duchess gave some flawless words about their parents, talking about how much she loved them and how necessary their figure was for their family and Wafflonia. She got the spotlight and all the clapping from the guests.

The dinner served was an Argentinian cut of meat with wine (grape juice for the minors and the Emperor, who does not drink alcohol) and, for dessert, some time of creme with caramel and ice cream.

The party started later, when a slow, orchestral music let the people begin their dance. Next, came some latinamerican rhytms and salsa was danced until a recognised DJ played some dance and trance tunes. The Princess of Hanover almost tripped over her heels, but she danced the salsa like there was no tomorrow, and Queen Máxima started a conga line that was joined right after her daughters, the Imperial Couple and soon by the rest of the guests except Princess Laurentien who was having some troubles with her feet.

The royals were later given all separate bedrooms (except for the marriages, of course) in the Palace, where previously all their baggage was sent for them to stay the rest of the events there.

Tomorrow the Couple is getting married, and you can bet we will be there. We were told that tomorrow the Imperial Couple will be given a new peerage for their collection of titles and styles, but we will not find out until then!

[thewaffloniaenquirer]

JOYFUL COUPLE IS HAPPY

Today we were received at the Imperial Palace of Bengravia by the Imperial Couple. Our crew, who is with all the team always at the gates of the Palace, entered the Palace at 11am, but only one journalist -your host- was able to get the official permits to enter. After a 30 minutes talk by Mr. Peter Smolensk, the Director of Protocol of the Palace, about what we could and could not ask, we were guided through the marble rooms to the Amber Hall. We were only ten journalists, among some official cameramen and photographers. At 12 am, all the members from the Wafflonian Imperial Family made their entrance to the hall, sitting at the back and chatting animously while posing for the photographers. Later, came some foreign royals, and at last, the Imperial Couple, which was clapped at by the guests. 

The Emperor looked happy but temple, in all his Majesty. The Empress looked regal and sophisticated. After them, came the Prime Minister. He said "Every journalist can ask as many questions as they want, but Their Imperial and Royal Majesties can decide whether or not to answer them and if they should stop".

The first question was for His Imperial and Royal Majesty: How do you feel? He laughed and said "Perfectly. I couldn't be happier." and later took The Empress' hand. Following, they were asked why, if they were already married, they were getting married again with all the pomp and regalness. The Emperor said he felt like the Wedding didn't get the attention it should have, and that he wanted Barbie to have a wedding dress to show to the following generations. After some dull questions like what was the colour of the dress -state secret- and the song they chose for the entrance, we got our turn.

WE: Good morning, Your Imperial Majesties. My first question is, how is this going to cost to the taxpayers?

HIRM: Good morning, miss. This is not going to cost anything the taxpayers do not want to pay. We are using our own funds and we have received collaborations from private contributors for the event.

WE: Good. And how can you explain the absence of the Empresses of Sussexy?

HIRM: I am sure my cousins had some troubles in their country and they will appear sooner or later. I know Kate has been having some trouble with the 2015 budget in Sussexy while Victoria had to appoint several meetings with the Minister of Economy lately. They are busy Empresses and they do the best for their country, I can’t blame them. I’d do the same.

WE: This question is for the Empress. Do you think your husband is a good head of state?

HIRM: Yes I do. I'm sure he's the best monarch this country has seen in ages. He's modern, thoughtful, caritative, cult, intelligent... He's everything this country needs.

WE: So, you are implying that, with all respect, the Empress Dowager wasn't thoughtful or intelligent? 

HIRM: No. Not at all. Ainara is a lovely person who has helped me a lot with my adaptation to this country, and Juani surely got his virtues from her. 

WE: Your Majesties, where are you spending your honeymoon? Have you decided yet?

HIRM: No, we haven’t decided yet, but we will choose something simple. We don’t want to abuse from our income.

WE: Prime Minister, do you feel like this is a historical moment for Wafflonia?

PM: Of course.

WE: Your Majesty, the other day at Malton your granddaughter, Her Imperial and Royal Highness the Princess of Tuwer, said that you weren't "common people". What do you think she meant?

HIRM: I think she meant we are not just people who spend their day without doing anything useful for this country. She knows Barbie as well as me, we work hard everyday for the Wafflonian citizens. These days have been hard due to the organization of our wedding, which is why I had the State Opening of the Parliament done before the events, so we could relax later and enjoy our honeymoon.

WE: Going back to the Empresses of Sussexy, will you bestow them with the Order of Merit anyways if they don't show up?

HIRM: I don't see why there would be a problem with that. They deserve the Order and I want them to have it as much as the rest of the people who were bestowed such Order.

Our turn ended after this question. Later, some other questions followed and the Emperor proceeded to give a monologue about how amazing this event was for everybody, and presented a set of conmemorative coins and stamps that can be purchased since tomorrow and will be legal tender in all the Empire.

At 1:30pm, we were invited to a lunch only for the journalists in the gardens of the Palace. We later were allowed to interview only one of the royal guests of the events. We wanted to interview the Princess of Altamira, but another person had already taken her, so we decided to interview King Colin of Slaybridge, who agreeded to our petition warmly.

WE: Good afternoon, Your Majesty. How are you?

HM: I'm fine, thanks. I hope you are good as well.

WE: Yes we are. Thanks for accepting our request, Your Majesty.

HM: You are welcome. I am actually glad of being interviewed.

WE: We would like to start by asking, do you think leaving your country for so much time just for a wedding is a good thing? 

HM: Slaybridge is in a good situation right now. The Regency is in charge of the Crown Princess.

WE: You are the best man of the Emperor, right?

HM: Yes, I am.

WE: Why do you think he requested you to be so? 

HM: Well we are very close friends. By the same reason, he asked me to be the intermediary at the Treaty of Catharineburg and I asked him to be the godparent of Princess Christina.

WE: Some media (totally not us) call Slaybridge a "puppet state" of Wafflonia. Do you think that's true?

HM: We are allies with Wafflonia, but we keep our sovereignity clear. We are nobody's puppets.

WE: And what do you have to say about the Crown Princess? Your first daughter gave up to her titles and the current first in line to the succession is withdrawing slowly from her royal duties. Do you have confidence in your daughters?

HM: Chelsea is a very intelligent girl and has Lauren, the Emperor's granddaughter, by her side. I think if she ever wanted to leave the succession it would be perfectly fine. I don't want the throne to be felt as a burden to them. Princess Irene, in that case, has been taught everything about the Slaybridge Crown and will take the duties seriously if the moment asks for it.

WE: Can you see Slaybridge without its monarchy?

HM: I can, but it wouldn't be what it is today. It would lose one of its most important cultural values. Slaybridge needs the monarchy as much the monarchy needs Slaybridge.

WE: Thank you, Your Majesty.

HM: It was a pleasure.

The King of Slaybridge will be bestowed with the Order of Merit and the Most Noble Order of the Polyvore today. 

[thewaffloniaenquirer]

ROYAL CONCERT IN BRUNTERIA

After an afternoon of parades and large security movements in the city of New London, the nearly one hundred royal guests from the Imperial Couple visited the City of Brunteria, where a big auditorium was set in the beach for the occassion. The Imperial Philarmonic played the Symphony No. 9 of Beethoven, and The Emperor -a huge fan of classical music- was seen clapping vigorously in the ending.

During the play, we could see the Duchess Consort of Catharineburg falling asleep during the Scherzo, probably due to her hairdo who almost stole an eye from the Empress' face. Luckily enough, her daughter, Princess Christina, was there to wake her mother up who was seen in high spirits the rest of the evening. We could also spot the Princess of Montenegro very close to a guest we, at first, couldn't perfectly disguise, but we later recognised: football player Michael Neuer. It seems like people from all environments are actually celebrating the Emperor's Wedding! The player wasn't seen today at the City Tour and neither at the Malton reception. According to official sources, Neuer is staying at different hotels following his girlfriend's schedule.

The Princess of Brünter was seen enjoying the play, as she repeatedly caressed her pregnant belly. Her fianceé, the Duchess of Rosendelle, was also involved at the affection shows of the night, as she kissed repeatedly the Grand Duchess.

The King and Queen of the Netherlands had to excuse themselves tonight because Alexia, the second of their daughters, had got some temperature and they didn't want to leave her alone. However, Princess Beatrix did attend in company of the Grand Ducal Couple of Luxembourg and Princess Laurentien. We couldn't see today either the Empresses of Sussexy or either the Prince of Wales. However, we received the official confirmation that the Duchess of Lorem and her family would attend to the lunch at Pauline Palace and all events from then to the future due to the University Graduation of Princess Jessica. Another royal who was absent tonight at the beach was Princess Caroline of Hanover, who was reported to have had to travel to her home Monaco to visit her brother for official issues.

Tomorrow, there will be a gala in the City of Nilo, where the Emperor will bestow with several orders to some of their guests. This has been a tradition that comes from King Alexander III, and was done by the rest of the Princes of Altamira (except, obviously, Queen Ainara, who never got married) until these days. Among the royals who will receive orders, there are the Empresses of Sussexy who will be bestowed with the Order of Merit -if they decide to show up, of course-, the Grand Duchess of Cheesecath, who will be bestowed with the Order of Emperor Juan Ignacio; and the Emperor's son, Grand Prince Christopher, who will be bestowed with the Order of Merit. Princess Georgina of Arendelle will be the first member of the Imperial Royal Family (apart from the Imperial Couple) to receive the Grand Cross of Emperor Juan Ignacio. None of the Emperor's children, grandchildren or siblings have this Order, and it seems like the Duchess has a special spot in Juani's heart to receive such an honour! If we want to be a little bit more specific and abarcative with the Imperial Family, the Grand Princess of Wafflonia, known more famously as the Princess Regent of Ruttenberg, will have the Grand Cross as well. 

Also, there will be a press conference in which of course we will attend and ask the most inquiring *wink wink* questions to the Emperor and the Empress. According to official sources, only them will be allowed to answer questions, but all the guests will be at the reception and it's expected that we'll get some details from them as well (if the Imperial Guard allowes us, of course). Apart from that, the Emperor will present some conmemorative coins and stamps for the wedding, too. We hope to get some as gifts!