Close to the Crown (On hold until 2021)

Chapter Twenty-One

A/N:

Hey Guys, this will be another quick update on my part, to make up for the lack of updates and the poor quality of them as well. I do have a few things in mind when it comes to tying the story up, and I hope you guys are going to enjoy it :-)

One thing you will need to remember is the name of the girl mentioned earlier on in the book, who was linked to Sebastian. Although, I will leave you to find her name out on your own, so do go back and have a look through the book.

Also, I am changing the age of Sebastian from 20 to 21, which I think is his real age, and this is because it will fit in with the plot better. I hope you guys like his character, his is very mercurial, and he reminds me a lot of William in many ways actually!

Now, before I go, if anyone would be interested in making a trailer for the story, or a book cover for the next book, in the series, please comment on this chapter. I will message you afterwards so we can chat about it.

Once again, thank you for your continued support and I hope to be seeing you around here soon!

~ Sophie

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“The ceremony will start promptly at 1pm, and then we will leave the cathedral and travel back here for the reception and the celebrations.” The Queen went over the schedule once again.

I sighed, there were still 17 days left until the wedding, but the Queen had been drilling the schedule into all of our heads for the past week. I glanced at my fiancé who nodded at his mother, and then turned to grin at me. He understood my frustration, but he got to miss most of this when he went out on errands and royal duties. I had spent most of my time here, preparing for the wedding and helping the Queen organise events.

“You shall return to your father’s house at 4pm on the Thursday with your father, Adelaide and the other bridesmaids; Sebastian has also offered to accompany you, which we have granted.” The Queen told me.

I glanced over at Sebastian and grinned, for him to wink at me and then turn back to the Queen.

“William shall be here with his family and other important people at the wedding...”

“And me! Don’t forget me!” Jamie cut in, with a grin, “I’m the best man, after all...!”

I shook my head at him but grinned, “Please continue, Elizabeth...”

She hushed Jamie and smiled at me, “Then, on Friday morning, we will all have an early start so that we are all at the cathedral for half past twelve. You my sweet shall arrive at five to one, with your father and bridesmaids so that the wedding can start straight away.”

The king chuckled, “My love, you do not need to bore the poor dear with orders and schedules, we will be more than prepared for the wedding, don’t you worry...”

Her cheeks turned a faint crimson, “You can never be too prepared. I want this to go perfectly...”

“It will...” He assured her, placing a hand on top of hers, “You have not to worry about. In 17 days, William and Lilliana will be married, and the deed will be done.”

“Then, you can begin on making me some grandchildren!” The Queen beamed, “Oh, Yes! I want plenty, six or seven! Of course, there is Adelaide as well, so four or five will do nicely from the pair of you!”

I started coughing violent on my sweet tea, which caused tears to pour from my eyes. William patted my back gently, but was still staring at his mother in disbelief.

“You cannot be serious...” He commented.

“I am deadly serious; I want to spoil them all rotten!” She went on, “What do you think, Arthur dear?”