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Koujo Denka no Kateikyoushi (Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter) - Teaser Visual. Premiere: 2025

Allen (CV: Yūto Uemura)

Tina (CV: Hime Sawada)

Ellie (CV: Kyōka Moriya)

Lydia (CV: Ikumi Hasegawa)

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“Koujo Denka no Kateikyoushi” The Light Novel For Receives Anime Adaptation

An anime adaptation of Riku Nanano's light novel Koujo Denka no Kateikyoushi (Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter) was revealed at the Fantasia Bunko Thanksgiving 2023 event.

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J-Novel Club's Announcements at Anime Expo 2024

J-Novel Club announced during its Anime Expo 2024 panel that it has licensed eight new light novel titles and four new manga titles. The light novel titles include: Title: The Boy Who Ruled the Monsters Authors: Sin Guilty (writer), NAKAMURA 8 (illustrator) Release Date: Launches July 5, 2024 with Parts 1 and 2 of Volume 1 Summary: Sol Rock plays the role of support in Black Tiger, an…

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Nun Appleton House

Hi guys!!

I'm sharing Nun Appleton House. This is the 13th building for my English Collection.

I added aa garden, which is my own creation and not the original of the house.

History of the house: The hall itself is built of reddish-orange brick with ashlar dressings and a Welsh slate roof in three storeys to a rectangular floor plan. It is grade II listed and now stands in some 200 ha. of parkland.

The estate was acquired by The 1st Lord Fairfax of Cameron, a Yorkshireman with a Scottish peerage, following the Dissolution of the Monasteries, from whom it descended to The 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, the well-known English Civil War commander, who built the present hall in the late 1600s.

In his time (1651) the estate was the inspiration for Andrew Marvell's Upon Appleton House, a significant country house poem. Marvell was tutor to Thomas Fairfax's daughter, Mary. After the death of Mary (who had married The 2nd Duke of Buckingham) in 1704 the estate was eventually sold in 1711 to Alderman William Milner of Leeds who carried out many alterations to the house.

His son William was created the 1st Milner Baronet, of Nun Appleton Hall in the County of York, in 1717 and was later Member of Parliament for York. The estate then descended in the Milner family until 1875, when the estate's owner, Sir William Mordaunt Milner, 6th Baronet, was more interested in gambling than looking after it.

By 1877 it had been leased to William Beckett-Denison, a wealthy Leeds banker. After the death of Sir William Milner in Cairo in 1881, his brother Frederick inherited the estate and in 1882 married Adeline, eldest daughter of William Beckett-Denison. After William Beckett's gruesome death in 1890, the Hall and estate were sold to Angus Holden, a sometime M.P. (later created Baron Holden), a woollen manufacturer from Bradford, whose ownership was somewhat brief as he died in 1912.

The hall was now empty and many of the tenanted farms were sold. The estate was put up for auction in 1914 and again in 1917 and eventually acquired by a private company which felled many of the trees but by 1919 had gone into liquidation. It was bought in 1920 by Sir Benjamin Dawson, 1st Baronet, another Bradford textile manufacturer, who was High Sheriff of Yorkshire for 1951–52. During the Second World War the hall was taken over by the London Maternity Hospital.

 When the stable block accidentally burnt down it was afterwards refurbished as a theatre and made available to the local community.

The property was bought from the last occupant, Sir Benjamin's daughter Joan Dawson, for £1.2 million in the 1980s by Humphrey Smith of the Samuel Smith brewing family. The house is now fenced off, empty, unused and deteriorating.

Video below check it out

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=928431841986992&id=100044605540042&_rdr

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This house fits a 50x50 lot (I think if you lose the gaden and terrace it can fit a 50x40 too)

I furnished just the principal rooms, so you get an idea. The rest is unfurnished so you create the interiors to your taste!

Hope you like it.

You will need the usual CC I use:

all Felixandre cc

all The Jim,

SYB

Anachrosims

Regal Sims

King Falcon railing

The Golden Sanctuary

Cliffou

Dndr recolors

Harrie cc

Tuds

Lili's palace cc

Please enjoy, comment if you like it and share pictures with me if you use my creations!

Free to download blueprint: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=75230453

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Royal Ball

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Sleep will be referred to as “Queen Jeinnv” 

Vessel will be referred to as “Prince Adrian”

II will be referred to as “Prince Roddric”

III will be referred to as “Dilan, Duke of Elderstock”

IV will be referred to as “ Edgard, Duke of Haverlem”

We were a noble family. Not very high ranked but still we are part of the nobility. My father is known as the “New Money Baron'' by other noble families. My father was given his new title directly by Her Majesty Queen Jeinnv. For his diligent work in The Litchgrave Botanical Garden, Her Majesty’s private gardens. My father was able to save the Queen’s favorite Wisteria tree grove from root rot. After rescuing the trees She named my father Baron of Hazelvale.

The new position gave my father a pension, a manor house and full time staff. It was like a dream come true. I was no longer the middle daughter of a gardener, I was the middle daughter of a Baron. My mother wasted no time getting all manner of tutors, instructors and seamstress for me, my two sisters and my two brothers. We were to be educated and dressed like the family of a Baron. 

All of my siblings had found a niche. Both of my brothers, Alfred and Andrew, were excellent at horse riding and hunting. My eldest sister Quinn was as graceful as a swan when she danced. My younger sister Maddie was the next great poet of our time. I had found my love of the piano and reading. And my mother was glad to have someone to watch the twins Thomas and Alice. They're only 10 years old.

It had only been a month of being named Baron before an invitation from the Queen arrived at our front door. It was an invitation to a ball to celebrate Prince Adrian’s birthday. The ball will be in two weeks under the full moon. All members of the nobility were invited and the high ranking lords.

After my father read the invitation out loud my mother set off to find the greatest dance instructors and dressmakers in the whole kingdom. For me and my siblings each day for the next two weeks would be spent being fitted for clothes, learning to waltz, the rules of fine dining or sleeping.

When the actual night of the ball came the house was a frenzy of activity. The staff were helping in every way they could. They were helping us dress, fixing our hair, applying makeup and getting the carriage ready.

“Mother, is all of this really needed?” Asked Quinn. All three of us are in floor length gowns, opera gloves and corsets. Quinn is in a champagne dress, Maddie in sky blue and my dress is lilac. “We are going to a masked ball after all.”

“My children will be the envy of everyone at the ball.” Mother declared. “This night is not just about dressing up and having fun. It is your debut in society and a chance for all of you to make powerful connections.”

“Mommy we want to go too!” cried Alice.

“When you're older and ready to climb the ladder of society my little loves. Tonight is about your brothers and sisters.”

“Your mother is right.” said my father as we walked into the main entryway. “I have it on good authority that the Queen is using the ball to find wives for Prince Adrian and Prince Roddric.” We all fall quiet as the father continues. “I also know that Her Majesty has invited some foreign nobility too.”

I breakout in a cold sweat. I can’t help the sudden feeling of dread. My sisters have always been social butterflies. And now hearing how much is riding on tonight makes me think I am going to be sick. Maddie noticed my slow building panic and put her hand in mine. I take a slow deep breath.

“Your carriage is ready Baron.”  called one of the staff members.

“Excellent! Let us head off family.”

And with that declaration my parents, brothers, sisters and I head off to the ball. We say goodbye and good night to Alice, who is still pouting, and Thomas who is nearly asleep. As the carriage pulls away from the manor I can't help but to think about how much my life has changed. I’m on my way to a Royal Ball.

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Henry Bolingbroke may have recalled his own childhood when he made plans for the education of his own children. By his first wife, Mary Bohun, whom he had married in 1380 or 1381, Henry had four sons and two daughters: first, Henry (born about 1387), prince of Wales, who became Henry V; secondly, Thomas, duke of Clarence; thirdly, John, made duke of Bedford in 1414, and fourthly, Humphrey, made duke of Gloucester in 1414. His daughters were first Blanche (born 1392) and secondly Philippa (born 1393 or 1394).

These children seem to have been educated privately in their own homes or in those of their father's relations, friends and servants. A series of Duchy of Lancaster wardrobe and household accounts for the period 1387 to 1398 gives us detailed information concerning the nurses, governesses and tutors responsible for the children's education. The accounts tell us a considerable amount about the nurses in the household and show that although some of the children 'shared' nurses, on the whole they had their own nurses, a practice common in royal and noble households. Agnes and Juliana Rokster are names repeatedly associated with the young John and Humphrey and may possibly have served as their cradle rockers or berceresse. In 1388 it appears that the midwife, Joanna Waring, who attended Mary Bohun at the birth of her second son, Thomas, was also the nurse of the young Henry. She was granted an annuity of forty shillings in 1391 and was still in the household in 1396. The other sons also had their own special nurses. Humphrey's nurse, Margaret, appears in an account of 1393-4, while Joanna Donnesinore, granted an annuity of forty shillings, is described as the nurse of Thomas and John in 1392. The daughters were also well provided with nurses. Blanche had two: one, who received a gift of cloth in 1392 and was named Matilda in an account of 1395-6, served also as Philippa's nurse; the other, Isabella Stanes, received a gift of £10 in August 1394. Apart from the evidence about nurses, we know that Mary Hervy served as the governess of the young children. On 10 December 1393, she is termed the 'magistrissa iuvenum dominorum' and in another document of the same year as 'maistresse a nos enfantz'. We also have details of the tutors of young Humphrey, Thomas Epston or Epirston, described, in 1397 as the 'informator' of his seven year old pupil, and Thomas Rothwell at Easter 1399 when a salary of 13s 4d was granted to 'Thome Rothewell informanti predictum Humfridum'. This rate of pay does not suggest a high position in the household hierarchy. The children were not always receiving their education in their father's household. The younger children, Humphrey, Blanche and Philippa were often at Eaton Tregose in Herefordshire with their father's chamberlain, Sir Hugh Waterton, who had been responsible for Bolingbroke's own upbringing twenty years earlier. In 1397 there are several references to John in the household of Margaret Marshal, duchess of Norfolk, and in June of that year, Henry is described as 'existenti in domo domini ducis Lancastriae' so he was clearly spending time with his grandfather, John of Gaunt. It is all the more interesting that these records survive, as the household of Henry Bolingbroke in the 1390s is likely to have been typical of many noble households; there was, of course, no question at that time that Henry's children were receiving the special treatment reserved for the heirs to the throne.

Elizabeth Gue, The Education and Literary Interests of the English Lay Nobility, c.1150 - c.1450 (PhD thesis, 1983)

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‘Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter’ Anime Sets Cast With New Visual http://dlvr.it/TGTpJq

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Koujo Denka no Kateikyoushi (Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter) - Premiere Date announced: 2025. The anime was previously announced in October 2023.

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16th Century British Poet: Henry Howard

Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey (1517–1547), was an influential figure in English literature, known for his pioneering contributions to the development of English poetry during the Renaissance. As a poet, courtier, and soldier, Surrey played a vital role in shaping the course of English verse, particularly through his innovations in the use of the sonnet form and his blending of classical influences with English traditions. Despite his tragic and early death at the age of 29, Surrey’s impact on British literature endured, and his work continues to be appreciated today for its beauty, emotional depth, and structural innovation.

This article will explore the life and career of Henry Howard, the themes and style in his poetry, his contributions to literary structure, and his lasting influence on British literature. By examining these aspects, we can better understand how Surrey helped lay the foundations for English poetry during the 16th century and beyond.

Early Life and Education

Henry Howard was born in 1517 into one of the most prominent families in England. He was the son of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, and Elizabeth Stafford, the daughter of the 3rd Earl of Stafford. Growing up in a noble family, Surrey was educated in the traditions of the court, where he gained an early introduction to the classics, literature, and the arts. The Howard family was deeply involved in the political and military affairs of the time, with Surrey’s father being a key figure in the service of Henry VIII.

Surrey’s education was rooted in the humanist ideals that were spreading throughout Europe during the Renaissance. Humanism emphasized the study of classical works from ancient Greece and Rome, which would become a major influence on Surrey’s later poetry. He received his early education at home, under private tutors, before attending Cambridge University in the early 1530s. His time at Cambridge exposed him to the classical works of Virgil, Horace, and Ovid, whose ideas would become foundational to his poetic style.

In addition to his academic training, Surrey spent time at the royal court, where he developed close ties with King Henry VIII’s inner circle. During this period, he was exposed to the latest cultural trends and social influences, all of which would shape his poetry and his ideas on love, honor, and virtue. As a young man, Surrey displayed a flair for the arts, and his poetic talent soon became evident.

Literary Career

Surrey’s literary career began in the 1530s, although much of his work was not published during his lifetime. His earliest known poems were written as part of his involvement in the court culture of Henry VIII, where poetry, music, and performance were central to social life. Surrey’s work was influenced by the Italian poets of the Renaissance, particularly Petrarch and his followers, whom he encountered in the court. Surrey’s poetry stands out for its emotional intensity and use of language, as well as his development of new forms.

One of Surrey’s most notable contributions was his adaptation of the Italian sonnet form to the English language. In the 1540s, Surrey began experimenting with the Petrarchan sonnet form, which traditionally consisted of 14 lines divided into an octave (eight lines) and a sestet (six lines). Surrey’s most important innovation was the introduction of the English sonnet form, later known as the Shakespearean sonnet. This variation departed from the traditional Petrarchan structure, replacing the sestet with three quatrains followed by a final couplet. This shift gave English poets greater flexibility in their verse and made the sonnet form more suited to English linguistic patterns.

Although Surrey’s poetry was not widely published in his lifetime, his work circulated among members of the court and the educated elite. Surrey was closely associated with the famous poet Sir Thomas Wyatt, another figure who played a crucial role in the development of the English sonnet. Together, Wyatt and Surrey introduced the sonnet form to English poetry, setting the stage for its flourishing in the hands of later poets like Shakespeare.

Surrey’s poetic career, however, was cut short when he was executed in 1547, likely as a result of his political and personal conflicts. Despite this tragic end, his legacy as a poet lived on through the works he left behind.

Themes and Style

Love and Desire

One of the central themes in Henry Howard’s poetry is love, a theme he explored in various forms throughout his career. As a young nobleman at court, Surrey was no stranger to the romantic intrigues and the complex dynamics of courtly love. In his sonnets, Surrey often portrayed the idealized and unattainable nature of love, as was common in the Petrarchan tradition, but he also infused his work with a more personal and introspective tone.

Surrey’s treatment of love often focuses on the emotional struggles of the lover, particularly the tension between the idealization of the beloved and the suffering that results from unrequited love. In many of his sonnets, the speaker laments his inability to attain the object of his affection, highlighting the frustrations and anxieties that love can bring. In this way, Surrey’s work foreshadows the emotional depth that would characterize the later sonnet sequences of Elizabethan poets, including Shakespeare.

Surrey’s sonnets also present a more nuanced view of love than the traditional Petrarchan model. While many of his poems reflect the typical concerns of courtly love—idealizing the beauty of the woman and expressing devotion to her—Surrey also explores the personal suffering that accompanies love, portraying it as a source of internal conflict. This emotional complexity made Surrey’s work more relatable to his readers and laid the groundwork for future poetic explorations of love.

Nature and the Idealized Landscape

Surrey’s poetry also reflects a deep appreciation for nature and the beauty of the natural world. His work often features vivid descriptions of the landscape, using nature as both a backdrop for the lover’s experiences and a symbol of the idealized world in which love and beauty can exist in their purest forms. Nature, in Surrey’s poetry, is often portrayed as a mirror of the emotional states of the speaker, with the natural world reflecting both the joy and the melancholy that accompany love.

Surrey’s connection to the natural world was influenced by his classical education, as many of the ancient poets he admired, such as Virgil, frequently used nature as a vehicle for expressing philosophical and emotional themes. In his own work, Surrey employed nature to explore the tension between the temporal and the eternal, as well as to convey the impermanence of beauty and life itself.

Virtue and Honor

Another key theme in Surrey’s poetry is virtue and honor, which were important ideals in the Renaissance court culture. As a nobleman, Surrey was deeply involved in the world of chivalry and the codes of conduct that governed the behavior of knights and gentlemen. His poetry often reflects these ideals, particularly in his exploration of honor and the responsibilities of a nobleman.

In his sonnets, Surrey frequently juxtaposes the pursuit of love with the pursuit of honor, portraying the two as interconnected but sometimes conflicting goals. The idea of virtue and honor is particularly evident in his treatment of love, where the lover is expected to demonstrate both emotional devotion and moral integrity. Surrey’s poetry, therefore, reflects the Renaissance belief that love and honor were not only matters of personal feeling but also of social and moral importance.

Nature vs. Modernity

The conflict between nature and modernity is an underlying theme in Surrey’s poetry. As a poet of the early Renaissance, Surrey was keenly aware of the changing cultural and political landscape of England, and his work reflects a tension between the natural, idealized world and the emerging complexities of modern life.

Surrey’s connection to the natural world, as described above, often presents an escape from the tensions of courtly life and the pressures of the emerging Renaissance society. Yet, there is also an awareness in his work that the beauty and simplicity of nature can never fully replace or escape the demands of the modern world. This tension between the idealized natural world and the realities of modernity can be seen in his exploration of love, honor, and the challenges of being a nobleman in a rapidly changing society.

Emotional Depth

One of Surrey’s greatest strengths as a poet was his ability to convey emotional depth. His sonnets are filled with vivid expressions of personal anguish, longing, and devotion. Surrey’s poetry often reflects the inner turmoil of the speaker as he grapples with unrequited love, the passage of time, and the responsibilities of honor.

Unlike many of his contemporaries, Surrey was able to capture the full range of human emotions with striking clarity. His work resonates with readers today because of its emotional sincerity and its ability to articulate the complexities of the human experience. The themes of love, loss, and longing are deeply felt in his poetry, making it accessible to anyone who has experienced the challenges of love or the difficulties of life.

Innovative Structure

As mentioned earlier, Henry Howard’s most significant contribution to English poetry was his innovation in the sonnet form. He was instrumental in adapting the Italian Petrarchan sonnet into the English language, and his introduction of the Shakespearean sonnet had a profound effect on the future of English poetry.

The Shakespearean sonnet differs from the Petrarchan sonnet by dividing the 14 lines into three quatrains followed by a final couplet. This structure allows for more flexibility in the expression of ideas and emotions and became the standard for English sonneteers. Surrey’s adaptation of the sonnet form not only revolutionized English poetry but also paved the way for future poets like Shakespeare to experiment with and refine the form.

In addition to his contributions to the sonnet form, Surrey’s poetry is also noted for its use of meter and rhyme. His skillful use of iambic pentameter and his attention to sound and rhythm demonstrate his mastery of poetic technique. His sonnets are marked by their musicality and elegance, characteristics that would become central to English poetry.

Notable Poems

Some of Henry Howard’s most well-known works include the sonnet sequences “The Complaint of the Absence of His Love” and “Love That Doth Reign and Live”.

In “The Complaint of the Absence of His Love”, Surrey explores the pain of separation from a beloved, presenting the lover as being tormented by absence and longing. The sonnet sequence expresses themes of emotional suffering and the tension between desire and reality.

In “Love That Doth Reign and Live”, Surrey focuses on the nature of love itself, portraying it as both an overpowering force and a source of personal growth. This poem reflects the complexities of the emotional experience, emphasizing both the joy and the struggle that love entails.

Influence on British Literature

Henry Howard’s contributions to English poetry were crucial in shaping the development of English literature during the Renaissance. His innovation with the sonnet form directly influenced later poets, most notably William Shakespeare, who would refine and expand upon Surrey’s ideas in his own sonnet sequence.

Surrey also helped to pave the way for the development of English lyric poetry by introducing emotional depth and personal reflection into the poetic tradition. His exploration of love, honor, and virtue set a precedent for the more personal and introspective poetry that would dominate the later Renaissance and the Romantic period.

Moreover, Surrey’s use of classical themes and his attention to poetic structure influenced later poets like John Milton and Edmund Spenser. His fusion of classical learning with the English poetic tradition helped to define the course of English literature during the 16th century and beyond.

Legacy

Henry Howard’s legacy as a poet is significant. His contributions to the English sonnet form and his emotional, intellectual poetry laid the foundation for the later developments of English literature. Surrey’s poetry is marked by its depth of feeling, its use of classical models, and its structural innovation. Although he died young, his work has endured, continuing to be celebrated for its beauty, its emotional resonance, and its lasting impact on the tradition of English poetry.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, remains a pivotal figure in the history of British literature. His contributions to the English sonnet, his exploration of themes like love, honor, and virtue, and his emotional depth have made his work a lasting part of the literary canon. Surrey’s influence on British literature is still felt today, as his poetic innovations continue to inspire and shape the work of poets across the centuries.

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Hasta el 2025 se estrenará "Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter"

El anime "Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter" (@koujodenka) se estrenará en 2025.

Antes del lanzamiento de su Volumen 17 el 20 de julio del 2024, la serie de novelas ligeras románticas de fantasía Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter reveló hoy que la adaptación de la serie al anime, anunciada previamente, se estrenará en 2025. Publicadas originalmente desde diciembre de 2018, las novelas ligeras Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter están escritas por Riku Nanano y cuentan con…

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The Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter light novel is getting an anime adaptation, as announced during the Fantasia Bunko Festival 2023 livestream event. No details about the staff and cast have been announced as of this writing. Check out the announcement:「公女殿下の家庭教師」、　　　　　　　　　　遂に――#公女殿下の家庭教師#ファンタジア文庫大感謝祭 pic.twitter.com/uHQ8CuzGGX— 『公女殿下の家庭教師』『双星の天剣使い』公式 (@koujodenka) October 14, 2023[wpcc-script async src="https://animecorner.me/ezossp/https/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js?screx=1&sxcb=24a" type="text/ez-screx"]Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter is a light novel written by Riku Nanano. It was first published on the Kakuyomu website in October 2017 before getting picked by Kadokawa and published in its Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint in December 2018, with illustrations by Cura. A manga adaptation with art by Tamura Muto has been serialized in Shonen Ace Plus since September 2019.J-Novel Club licensed the light novel in English back in September 2021, describing the plot as:After failing the final exam for his dream job at the royal court, promising young sorcerer Allen wants nothing more than to retreat to a simple life in the countryside. Unfortunately for him, he can’t even afford the train fare! His only solution is to get a job, but his one lead is anything but modest—Duke Howard, one of the kingdom’s most powerful nobles, needs a private tutor for his daughter Tina. Despite her academic brilliance, Tina is incapable of casting even a single spell. To make matters worse, entrance exams for the prestigious Royal Academy are fast approaching, and magical aptitude is mandatory! Can Allen use his unique brand of spellcasting to help Tina overcome her magical impairment, a mystery that not even the kingdom’s finest sorcerers have been able to solve? And does her father, the duke, even want him to?You can check a promotional video for Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter light novel here:[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank" title="【ファンタジア文庫】公女殿下の家庭教師【2018年12月編TVCM】" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DZZOe2uhnSw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="【ファンタジア文庫】公女殿下の家庭教師【2018年12月編TVCM】" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DZZOe2uhnSw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]Source: Official Twitter©Riku Nanano/Cura/Fujimi Fantasia BunkoAfter AnimeCorner

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Photos: From ‘Innocent Prince’ to ‘Adulterer & Killer King,’ The Filthy Life of Charles III

As King Charles settles into his new role, Al Jazeera takes a look at his life through photos.

— In Pictures | Gallery | 01 May, 2023 | Al-Jazeera

Back when he was still Prince of Wales, Charles opened parliament for the first time on May 10, 2022, and reads the Queen's Speech on behalf of his ailing mother. File: Alastair Grant/WPA pool/Getty Images

Britain’s 74-year-old King Charles III, who will be crowned on Saturday, was the oldest sovereign to take the throne in a lineage that dates back 1,000 years when he succeeded his popular mother, Queen Elizabeth II, after her death in September. She had reigned for 70 years.

Charles does not enjoy the same support as his widely admired mother, but his public approval ratings are generally positive. An opinion poll last week showed many more people hold favourable views of him than negative although there is also a wide segment expressing indifference.

Republican sentiment – which was almost entirely absent publicly during Elizabeth’s reign – has become visible with eggs thrown at the king and his wife, Camilla, on one trip and small groups of protesters voicing opposition at others.

Buckingham Palace has supported research into the monarchy’s links to slavery as calls grow for apologies and reparations, not least from some of the 14 Commonwealth realms, where Charles is also king.

The Guardian newspaper has run a series of articles raising questions about the opaque nature of the wealth and finances of the institution and the royal family, an issue that resonates at a time when Britons are facing a cost of living crisis.

Left: Then-Princess Elizabeth is pictured with her first son, Prince Charles, at Buckingham Palace after his christening in London on December 15, 1948. File: AP Right: In this July 27, 1958, photo, Prince Charles wears his school uniform. He became the first heir apparent to the British throne to attend school rather than have a private tutor. File: AP

Top: A 7-year-old Charles sits with his mother and younger sister, Princess Anne, as they watch the final match of the Smith's lawn polo cup in Windsor, England, on June 23, 1956. File: AP Bottom: Prince Charles arrives at London Airport from Glasgow on April 2, 1964, at a time when he was a student at Gordonstoun School in northeast Scotland, which his father, Prince Philip, also attended. File: AP

Top: An 18-year-old Prince Charles leaves Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth in a state coach on October 31, 1967, for the opening of parliament. It was the first time the prince took part in the ceremony. File: AP Bottom: Prince Charles and Tricia Nixon, daughter of US President Richard Nixon, discuss baseball at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, on July 18, 1970, during a trip the prince made to the US capital with his sister, Princess Anne, after they had visited Canada with their parents. File: AP

Top: Prince Charles walks with Imelda Marcos, first lady of the Philippines, in Katmandu on February 24, 1975, at the coronation ceremony for Nepal’s King Birendra. File: AP Bottom: Prince Charles drinks from a freshly cut green coconut at Haripur village, which he visited during a one-day trip to Bhubaneswar, India, on December 4, 1980. The prince is wearing a marigold garland, which was given to him by villagers. File: Santosh Basak/AP

Top: Queen Elizabeth II crowns her son the Prince of Wales during his investiture ceremony on July 1, 1969, at Caernarfon Castle in Wales. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is seated at the right, and British Home Secretary James Callaghan stands next to the prince. File: AP Bottom: Prince Charles wed Diana, Princess of Wales, on July 29, 1981. The couple appeared with his parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London after their marriage at St Paul's Cathedral. File: AP

Top: Charles and Diana take home their firstborn son, Prince William, from St Mary's Hospital in London on June 22, 1982, the day after his birth. File: John Redman/AP Bottom: Charles and Diana made their second trip to Australia together in 1985 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the state of Victoria, named after Charles's great-great-great-grandmother. File: AP

Top: Charles greets models wearing clothing from a local designer during a tour of Soweto, South Africa, on November 3, 2011. File: Kim Lubbrook/pool/AP Bottom: Charles speaks after a performance by the Australian Chamber Orchestra at St James Palace in central London on December 12, 2011. File: Lefteris Pitarakis/pool/AP

After preparing for the crown his entire life, Charles was king on April 28, 2023, when the Royal Canadian Mounted Police presented him with a horse named Noble as he accepted the role of commissioner-in-chief of the police force at Windsor Castle. At the age of 73, he had become the oldest person to ever assume the British throne when Queen Elizabeth died on September 8, 2022. File: Andrew Matthews/pool/AP

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123 years since the first wedding of HRH Princess Maria of Greece and Denmark Grand Duchess of Russia Mrs Ioannidis (by her second marriage)

Princess Maria of Greece and Denmark 20 February 1876 – 14 December 1940) was a daughter of King George I of Greece and his wife Grand Duchess Olga Constantinovna of Russia. She was a sister of King Constantine I of Greece and a first cousin of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia.

Born as a princess of Greece and Denmark, she was educated in Athens by private tutors. Her father instilled in her a great love for Greece and throughout her life, she remained a fervent patriot. She married Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, her first cousin once removed, who courted her for five years. The wedding took place in 1900 in Corfu at the church of the old Venetian fortress ion 30 April 1900. It was a relatively simple ceremony with the reception held at the Greek Royal family residence in Corfu Mon Repos. She was then 24 years old and her husband 37 The couple settled in St. Petersburg and they had two daughters: Princesses Nina (1901 -1974) and Xenia of Russia (1903 -1965).

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J-Novel Club Licenses Four New Light Novels and One New Manga

J-Novel Club Licenses Four New Light Novels and One New Manga

J-Novel Club has announced the license of four new light novels and one new manga. Title: Goodbye Otherworld, See You Tomorrow Author(s): Kazamidori with illustrations by Nimoshi Release Date: September 13, 2021 Summary: The world he woke up in is long dead, dusted in ashen powder, and yet Keisuke still sees splashes of color as he travels through it. For the longest time, he’s wandered alone…