Prince Heartless

Chapter 36: the one with princess lessons...meehhhh😑

Ever since I found out that I am going to be the wife or queen to the a prince who is now going to be the heir to the throne of a small uae city (Dubai, population 2.86 million), there has been a lot of interest in What actually goes on during my princess lessons. Hamdan's mother Sheikha Hind and his father's aunt his grandmother Sheikha Shamsa (sun) with whom I had etiquette lessons. Which was quiet annoying, because I had to differentiate between bread knife, fish knife, butter knife, salad knife and other cutleries. I knew which was what and it had to be used thanks to excessive watching of princess diaries movies. Not that I am into such movies now...but yeah... I was young and stupid.
        I don't know why, because being a princess     
     is actually very boring, and princess lessons with matrons pretty much well stink. I would much rather be a normal girl and be able to go to her work place after that go home or meet her friends rather than have to go to princess lessons every day. Anyway, seeing as how "Oh everybody keeps asking me, Aairah, can you please tell us the right way to curtsy? Can you tell us the right way to walk, to sit ?" Etc etc and all that jazz, I figured I would share what I've learned during the long, grueling hours I've put in with the future mother in laws. So that , too, can practice being a princess (though I honestly don't know why you would want to. See above re: stinkage factor).

Real princesses always try to look their best but, um, my best is probably totally different from theirs. There are lots of different kinds of beauty. Like those models we see on magazine covers A lot of people might hold them up as, like, the epitome of perfection and all of that, but just remember, in France it's considered beautiful not to shave under your arms.

Everything you need to know about posture and manners and how to address your subjects was been taught to me by them. Did you know, for instance, that you never call a duke "My Lord"? No, it is always "Your Grace." And never ever shake The Queen of England's hand if you are a princess. You always curtsy. And you never ever forget to address  the emir or any of the royalties "Your Royal Highness ." No sir no ma'am, just your Royal Highness or your highness.why is it that way? How many times are you going to say your highness?! It was very annoying. The one thing I can't believe is that I am not even getting is hospital credits for this. They have turned it into half day that is from morning to afternoon. And then princess lessons till maghrib prayers(late evening 6pm or 7pm depending on your location) and then I had to run back to hospital just to complete the rest 6 hours. To complete my surgical degree I had to do a lot of up and down in time for one month before the wedding. Which is so totally unfair, but whatever. Personal sacrifice is all part of the whole princess package, you will find out soon.

Hamdan's mother is very kind and patient. Stern but kind and patient. She was very civil to me even when there were no outsiders around. I don't think she likes me, as her future daughter in law. I had earlier overheard her talking to Sheikha Shamsa that I'm not fit to take care of the entire house hold. Or the political parts where I had to deal with charities and women's rights where she and princess Haya dealt with. I really was let down because I was working very hard to impress them both in fact the entire family too.

She always started the day with this long lecture, 'A true princess behaves Iike a princess no matter what the circumstances. PRINCESS PREP is not an etiquette course or a finishing school but we do believe basic civility is important and we incorporate this thinking into your training.

Manners are not about being superior to others, but about making those around you feel comfortable. Whether it's dinner at a restaurant with grandparents or lunch at a friend's house, or at a Royal banquet or a simple tea garden party, simple etiquette skills give girls the confidence to handle any situation, putting themselves and those around them at ease. For this reason, we will give you etiquette lessons Proper introductions, giving and receiving compliments, including others, Smiling and good posture including how to walk with a book (or crown).yes crown,diadem or a tiara on your head at least on your wedding day. (I swear i didn't know emirati royals wore any form of head gear apart from the basic head hijab.) Table Manners, elbows, napkins, appropriate conversation etc.