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"— The Foreign Royal — Dearest readers, It has been reported to This Author that the arrival of the foreign Crown Prince of Astor has caught the attention of the ton’s Ambitious Mamas hoping to secure a match for their daughters. Much to their dismay, it appears that a certain Miss Nora Marshall is the lucky lady to capture the Prince’s interest. One can only wonder if perhaps luck is enough for the mere daughter of a Baron to succeed in marrying far above her station. A Crown Prince, no less! This Author espies trouble for the pair: that is, a strict King of a father who happens to be charmed with diamonds, and the object of his son’s affection is no jewel. Only time will reveal whether Miss Marshall leaves this season married, titled, and a future queen — or set aside for a more glittering gem.
— An Heir To The Throne — Last season, the attachment of Crown Prince Alpheus of Windasia and the now Crown Princess Catalina Beauchamp took high society by storm. The union between two of the ton’s most illustrious families was, as expected, nothing short of prodigal. It is whispered by Ambitious Mamas and their daughters that we will never again be graced with such a consummate match as the Crown Prince and Princess. This Author feels it important to remind you, dear reader, that the beginning of their attachment was marred with sour sentiments and disagreements. What was fiery anger became a burning romance. Although it appears for all their passion, and reportedly great efforts, the pair have not yet succeeded in producing an heir to the throne of Windasia. No news has reached This Author’s ears, despite a year having passed since the nuptials. One can only speculate whether the Crown Princess herself is to be blamed for this failure. Society’s court of opinion has certainly deemed her so. This Author, however, is not inclined to believe these idle whispers." — LADY WHISTLEDOWN’S SOCIETY PAPERS, 25 MAY 18XX
I would like to give credit to my beloved @thebrixtons for being my Lady Whistledown for this one ❤️
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In the brief span of six years, Lauryn Townsend (29) has carved out an indispensable niche within the Palace and Family “business”. During Vernick’s print media golden era, King Edward V created the Department of Public Engagement—an auxiliary office of the Royal Household tasked with managing the five pivotal newspapers that would ultimately become the Royal Circlet: The Vernick Crier, The Post-Belen, Chandler’s Owl, Harrell World News, and Times Today; the office remained fundamentally untouched until Townsend’s arrival. Young and packing an impressive resume, the youthful and social media savvy Townsend symbolizes the Royal Family’s goal to do what seems obvious: fill their ranks with genuinely qualified courtiers. Yet, her appointment is also reflective of the traditional functions of a system resistant to change and based on pedigree. Townsend, despite her overwhelming qualifications, is, like most courtiers, connected to the Family’s inner circle through blood and marriage. She is the niece of the influential Lord Albert Meere, the long-standing Private Secretary to Her Majesty and her late husband. And as of six (6) months ago, her marriage to Cassian Willkshive l from the influential and aristocratic von Willkshiven family—is the Duke of Henford’s godson—further linking her to the the old guard. Townsend’s tenure has already begun to transform the centuries-old foundations of rank and hierarchy that have long dictated the functioning of the Royal Household. Palace insiders, some well acquainted with the inner workings of the Family, speak of Townsend's unprecedented access to Her Majesty and every member of the Family—an access rivalled only by her uncle. Occupying a role technically well-below a Private Secretary, she has, in practice, become the de facto approver of all matters of public engagement—polling, communications, social media, public events, and more. In effect, Townsend has become the unofficial but undeniable publicist for the Royal Family, a role they’d never admit to needing, that has an undeniable influence on their functioning. The changes Townsend has spearheaded within the Royal Household signals a notable departure from tradition, albeit slow. Her merging of fresh perspective with a respect for tradition and ceremony positions Townsend not just as a pivotal figure in the present narrative of the Royal Family but as a mother of its evolving legacy in the public eye.
An excerpt from Women in Sevice: The Ladies Behind The Queen by Mirabelle Corey
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⸻ meet nora taylor
Nora was my first sim made in TS4 for console and she made me laugh a lot back in 2020, mostly because of a penguim tv she had in her living room. She is an artist and the last time I played her, she was a mom of twin baby boys! She married their father and lived in a big house (way bigger than her initial one...)
I decided to recreate her in TS3 since its the game I'm playing the most and I'd also like to see how she will manage to live in this game as a college girl hehe I am also using her as my pfp!
♡ fun fact: her name comes from Noora Sætre, from the nowergian series "Skam"
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