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[renaldiroyals]

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[bridgeportbritt]

BridgeportBritt's Reading List - March

Okay as I mentioned yesterday, I've had this idea of posting what stories I'm reading. One to help keep me accountable because I really want to catch up on all my stories eventually (Currently caught up on 17/45 omg lol) and also to shine a light on other amazing storytellers. We'll see how this goes!

Recently Caught Up (In the last few weeks)

@the-lancasters (just finished this one!)

@warwickroyals (took me a minute to catch up but it's green!)

@nexility-sims (beautiful story!)

@cinamun (stay stressing me out but I'm caught up again!)

@trentonsimblr (thanks also to @ardeney-sims for making the collab easy to catch up on!)

@ladybugsimblr (caught up finally after I went back to posts I missed!)

@storiesbyjes2g (one of the few stories I try to keep up with daily but eventually end up spamming lol)

@trumpets0ng (a pace I can keep up with! lol)

@armoricaroyalty (just had a few posts to read up on)

@covingtons (just a few posts here as well!)

In Progress This Week

@rebouks - 13/54 pages of Somnium (So Good! Can't wait to catch up because I have so many comments to spam lol)

@xldkx 31/55 pages of Papercuts (These characters are keeping me hooked lol)

@digital-deluxe - Started Erudition and Public Enemies this week finally! I've been wanting to read this one for a while and I'm caught up on @atreanroyals!

What's Next

In Progress - @ellemant, @theroyalthornoliachronicles, @simgerale (So behind on all of these but I know I'm somewhere in the middle lol)

Not started - @shesthespinstersimmer, @aristocraticvision, @theroyalthrones, @renaldiroyals, @mysimsloveaffair, @sirianasims, @lynzishell, @madebysimblr (Excited to start all of these soon!)

This is not the full list of stories I'm reading, but the ones I've recently read or have up on my list next. For reference, I keep a spreadsheet and its color-coded green for caught up, yellow for in progress, and red for not started yet. Let's see how much progress you girl can make in a week, shall we?

[the-royals-ts4]

15 questions for 15 mutuals

I was tagged by @ardeney-sims and @armoricaroyalty ! Thank you both so much!

are you named after anyone? Nope, my parents wanted to name me an uncommon but then sort of common name so that’s why they chose Cleo :)

when was the last time you cried? Last week, because my friends cracked me up so hard I started to cry

do you have kids? No, but when I’m older I’d love to have some kids

do you use sarcasm a lot? Not a lot, but I do use it

what sports do you play/have you played? When I was like 8, I played soccer, basketball, netball, swam and rode horses and was apart of the X-country team. I think it’s just because my family is all very sports-centric (I guess it’s because we’re aussies hehe). Now I only play netball, swim and ride horses. I do miss running though!

what’s the first thing you notice about other people? Their mannerisms!

eye colour? Brown!

scary movies or happy endings? Happy endings all the way!

any special talents? I don’t think I have any 

where were you born? ‘Murica

what are your hobbies? I love to read, especially romance books! I also play the piano and flute.

do you have any pets? I have a dog, 2 cats and a horse called Sombra

how tall are you? 5ft 2in (160 cm)

fave subject in school? OOO I love all of my subjects but I think I’ve gotta say either history or 

dream job? I’m not sure, probably a lawyer of some sort!

I’m tagging @bridgeportbritt @covingtons @wa-royal-tea @whitmoreroyals @miyuzarry @thebrixtons @theroyalsofcorrilea @melonsloth @warwickroyals @renaldiroyals @sosa-royals @trentonsimblr @theroyalthrones @arendelleroyals1 @funkyllama and anyone who wants to participate!! I love you guys so so much and I love seeing you on my dash xoxo

Thanks for tagging me! Lots of love, Cleo x

[warwickroyals]

Back at you! Happy December! What were your favourite moments of 2022 on simblr? They can be from your blog or someone else’s <3

What a good question! Here are just a few of my favourite things from 2022. Let's do one for each month!

January - This Render I made of Nick/Coraline

February - The Black Girl Magic render I did with sims from @thebaillieroyals, @bridgeportbritt, @renaldiroyals @royalhouseofcarrington and @ardeney-sims!

March - The royal discord server's portrait collab, I had so much fun being able to submit and portrait and see all the hard work that went into it

April - @thegrimalldis's story quiz where I managed to score really, really high + the entire Eleanor wedding fakeout!

May - Seeing people's take on the Met Gala theme, especially @nexility-sims

June - Getting back into making and releasing CC

July - Red Reckonding Mina teaser + @melonsloth's Ayanna Set

August - Finishing Phillip's solo arc after 9 months + @funkyllama's The Way We Were

September - Starting the third chapter of my story after so much personal anticipation

October - The entire atmosphere of this post, ever fun to work on!

November - You, @trentonsimblr, sending asks to me and so many others in the community

December - Making more CC, reaching my two years milestone, and seeing @thevalencianroyals's story posts on my dash again!

I can't believe what an eventful year it has been! I can't wait to see what 2023 brings. I also discovered so many amazing stories from @the-lancasters @theroyalthrones @houseoflennoxx and so many more. So thank, you all <3

[olympianroyals]

Adding @royalsimsinsider and @renaldiroyals to the list, both are run by amazing black simmers with black leads as well!!

Hey, I was just wondering if you know any other storytelling pages like yours? Preferably black stories pls… btw I’ve read your story from beginning to end and it’s fab!!!

Hey friend, thank you! Y'all wanna start a directory? Because I'm about to tag a bunch of people but that means I'll probably leave some people out. My cognitive function is not at full capacity I fear.

For some good Black stories or stories with great Black leads I recommend the following simblrs (you should follow them all if you're not already):

@shunohoney626 @nilonne @shanisims @nightlifeseries @vay2008 @mellindi @tartiish @therichantsim @avabeleza @ladybugsimblr @storiesbyjes2g @xldkx @bloodlineicysims @bridgeportbritt @citylighten @digital-deluxe @trumpets0ng

Again, if I did not tag you, blame my head and not my heart. AND I encourage you to reblog with a list of anyone I may have missed! (Also I left out some of my favorite Black gameplay blogs because you said stories, specifically).

Enjoy some GREAT reading nonny!

[simoffice]

Norman Kaminski: Look at everyone... Hello there! Hello! Hello!

Pamela Cronin: I can’t breath... I’m so excited!

CPT Sharma: If you just stand on the circles in front of you we will be ready to begin.

Norman Kaminski: Alright, lets go!

Pamela Cronin: Good luck!

Norman Kaminski: My fellow Cascadians! I am incredibly honored to be in the presence of two royal families,  Princess Madelyn, Prince Edward @simaliaroyals​  and  Princess Jacqueline Renaldi @renaldiroyals​ Welcome to the house of the first Liberal president and the only black president Mr Terry Doughty! I am greatly thankful for everyone’s participation in the fundraising and donating to the great cause we have worked on. My wife, President Julliana Kaminski would be here but she has been feeling a bit ill recently and didn’t want to pass anything upon you fine lot. 

Norman Kaminski: We have also done a lot of persuading towards the senate and congress to make sure this foundation was created. With inside help from Vice-Chief Selina Holt in congress and Party Speaker David Collins it was able to be passed with ease. After many discussions with my personal assistant and the citizen advisor we knew that education for all was the right path. Our foundation is to let every young adult to attend a university with the proper help to access the degree they wish to work in. As First Man, I shall be working with the foundation and passing on updates to the President and Education Secretary. Now, the person who I have chosen to lead the foundation is my good friend Second Lady Pamela Cronin!

???: Just a few more steps... And there... Down with the ruling class...

BANG 

[thevalencianroyals]

Henry right now 😂😂😂:

I don’t see it for James so I’m here for him being messy 😂😂😂😂

lmaooo yes i love it! 🤣🤣

[thedevilliers]

The wedding was beautiful, well done 💛💛

THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU 😭🥺❤️

[crownsofesha]

THIS, all of this! Its so well put.

I am guilty of starting a copy-paste fake British Royal Family story, but that doesn’t mean you can’t change that. Don’t be afriad to change things up or add things after a while. Its your story do what you want. When I first started my story it was originally based on the british royalty, which is very white & christian, but eventually I realized that it is my world and I am the creator of it. You are not restricted to the template.

I have changed a lot from the beginning of my story, Polyamorus marriages are legal and weidly practiced, the main religion of the country is Judaism, background countries aren’t inspired by a singualr irl country, and theres a lot more that I have added. Just because you have already started you story doesn’t mean you can’t add things now.

Also I just want to take a moment to show off these very amazing royal simblr authors @bridgeportbritt​ @funkyllama​ @warwickroyals​ (while her story isn’t only poc she has a very interesting story that is a commentary on white royals) @simabloom​ (a newer story with only a couple posts here on tumblr, but has more on instagram: here) @havenroyals​ @renaldiroyals​ @hrhhouseofjackson​ and obviously @nexility-sims​. (I know I am rebloging her post, but she deserves the @)

TLDR: Don’t be afraid to add diversity and diverse culture even if you have already started your story.

what's something you'd like to see more of on royal simblr?

the timing of this was brilliant, actually, because i had been thinking for several days that i would like to make some sort of entirely uncalled for, roughly edited psa post about What I Think Royal Simblr Needs To Prioritize More :^) anyway, you also touched on this in your own answer, so it’s an echo of that too :^) it's very long, but i had a lot to say about the topic i've chosen. i should also preface by saying that it's not meant as a blanket negative statement or even an objective prescription; it's just based on my own observation and anecdotal experience.

in short, royal simblr needs more cultural diversity !

there are two big reasons why i feel this way: one, the entire premise is suspect because it so easily verges into uncritically reproducing and whitewashing an awful institution; and two, cultural diversity is actually more engaging and interesting than a community that feels monocultural (esp when said culture is a hegemonic colonial product whose dominance is based on plunder, oppression, and destruction of both entire peoples and the planet itself).

personally, i want to be part of a community where folks are 1) actively curious about the wider world and its cultures and 2) comfortable incorporating their own cultures in their stories. it’s true that the bias is perhaps partly because many royalty references in the real world may not have great english sources for a predominantly english-speaking community to use. but, i don’t think that’s a get-out-of-jail-free card. i am absolutely not a person who likes to consciously write myself into my stories, to be clear. that being said, i do ask myself, “what experiences or knowledge do i have that deserve representation?” we write our stories for ourselves but, frankly, i would venture many of us have internalized messages that make us devalue our own backgrounds or doubt others will be interested in content outside of the often white, often western mainstream. in my experience, the royal simblr community places high value on researching and replicating the norms of contemporary western european royalty—particularly the british royal family. the truth is that same care and respect could be put into other histories and perspectives, if the motivation existed to do so.

so, another approach, beyond drawing on your own experiences, is doing the research to respectfully depict or be inspired by a culture that isn't your own. the onus for representation cannot be squarely on the most marginalized of us, even if we'd likely produce the best version of it. if i had chosen to write a story about a fake british royal family, i'd have felt guilty about not writing a story full of brown people from the americas; that representation wouldn't really exist if i wasn't making it for myself. consequently, culture shifts require everyone to do their part, whether as creators, collaborators, or readers. i'd also venture that most of us appreciate when outsiders believe our cultures are valuable and beautiful—when they want to know or experience our clothing, food, and music in ways that are not fetishizing, exploitative, or appropriating. that's part of why tumblr is filled with guides and tutorials to writing characters from all walks of life, from ethnicity to disability to gender; the resources exist, and people want to see them used. it doesn't even have to be your entire story ! individual characters or plot lines can give good representation if you make that a priority.

in my own story, i've blended the two approaches. i think about my own, my family's, and my friends' experiences of indigeneity in what's currently the united states; i've also blended it with my interests in iberian and latin american histories, especially indigenous mexico, among other elements closer to u.s. history. my story isn't a direct replica of any real world place or people, but the culture is based on imagination, research, and feedback. if someone has a critique or feels offended for whatever reason, i want to be humble enough to accept it and make changes. one of the amazing things about this corner of tumblr is that our community loves to help others. learning in public—experimenting, sharing parts of yourself, being creative—is never easy, but it's easier to do when you're part of a community that offers grace and encouragement. my opinion is also that people are more willing to share their expertise and welcome your work if you demonstrate, not just good intentions, but that you've done your homework to the best of your ability.

i want to be clear, too: there's a place for storytelling as conscious critique of the institution, and there are storytellers in this community whose cultures happen to be the ones that are overrepresented. this isn't an indictment of the good stories and good fun people are having. i'm just taking this as an opportunity to offer constructive criticism and give people the encouragement or permission to try something different. why not use your creativity to incorporate other sources of inspiration—or to imagine a different and better world, even?

at the end of the day, everyone can do whatever they want with their hobbies. we can't all be doing social justice on simblr dot com and, frankly, probably shouldn't be ! it is nonetheless true that some of us don't get to enjoy our hobbies uncritically. we can't log onto tumblr and scroll through sims stories and be blissfully unaware of the politics of representation. "royalty" doesn't just connote pretty tiaras and fancy titles for all of us. people who are marginalized in the real world are part of this community. its representation signals to us how welcome we and the stories we have to tell really are.

most or all of us are imagining our countries to be part of the same fictional world. it's just my personal opinion, but i don’t think that world should be mostly fake europe plus specifically the settler colonial parts of fake non-europe. my challenge to everyone would be to think about whether your story could or should meaningfully contribute to a fuller, more realistic representation of the world we've created as a collective within this community.

[thecharlestonroyalfamily]

The foreign royals arrive to the Charleston Palace!

The foreign royals attending HRH Crown Princess Victoria’s 18th birthday ball have arrived.

At first we have HRH Crown Princess Norah of Alexandra (@theroyalstale​). HRH Norah chose to wear a beautiful plum colored dress for the event. The HRH represented alone with her husband Prince Consort Roy sadly being unable to attend. It’s HRH Norah’s first time visiting Charleston.

The next people to arrive are newly the crowned Tsaritsa of Viz, Natalia Alianova Roma, and her husband Prince Consort Dmitri Ivanov. Charleston has had very close relations with Viz for years with it’s royalty visiting one another often.

Up next is HRH Princess Charlene Renaldi of Sandor (@renaldiroyals​) Princess Charlene looked fabulous and elegant in her yellow gown. It’s the HRH’s first time visiting Charleston.

Then we have Princess Anna-Sofia of Nord. She just recently recovered from leukemia and was looking livelier and healthier than in years. With just 17 years of age she was one of the youngest guests.

Following Princess Sofia are Emperor Delrico and Empress Felicine Glorkiv of the Salix Empire. Salix is a micro kingdom located within the borders of Rionnag.

And arriving from Rionnag are Prince Artair and Princess Anaya Ó Mordha. (Rionnag & Salix families by my friend MagsTheMage on the sims gallery)

The last to arrive are the only non royals of the evening, President and First Son of Eulmore, Alistar and Benjamin Holland. Benjamin was spotted with HRH Victoria a few weeks ago. FSOE just turned 19 two weeks prior. The Royal Family of Burton (@theroyalfamilyofburton​) also send their regards to the HRH even though no one from the family could attend the event due to unseen scheduling conflicts.

[houseofhighgarden]

💌💛

??: I won’t let another one go, not again.

send me a 💌 and I’ll reply with a spoiler!

[renaldiroyals]

Sandorian Royals Attend Royal Opera

The King and Queen of Sandor, together with Crown Princess Charléne and most of the Royal family visited the Royal Opera to see the opening performance of “Giselle” directed by Jean-Philippe Rousseau.

The royal procession arrived directly into a side street beside the opera, where the Royal Family has its own entrance with the Duke and Duchess of Durban arriving first and Their Majesties arriving last then leading the family to the Royal Box in their finery.

The Crown Princess opted for the Queen Josephine bandeau and diamond earring; both gifts from her parents from her 16th birthday whilst Princess Jacqueline borrowed the Armagnac Diamond Bandeau Tiara from the Royal vault.

In accordance to tradition, the Royal Anthem was sung before the performance began, which is common every time a member of the Royal Family participates in the royal opera. During the intermission, the royals took time to speak to singers, composers, conductors and crews as well as the opera’s managing director and opera director.

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[bridgeportbritt]

15 OC Questions

I was tagged by Amber Theresa Montgomery also known as @ardeney-sims and I'm going follow her lead and two characters - Bria and Diana. Your favorite OCs! Just not told as if they are in the same room as creatively as Amber did lol but told based on where they are today.

Are you named after anyone?

Bria: Nope. My parents just liked the name Bria. I don't even have a middle name.

Diana: My middle name is Ophelia which was my grandmother's name.

When was the last time you cried?

Bria: I seem to be doing a lot of that these days...

Diana: I've been crying a lot more lately thanks to hormones, but nothing I can't handle.

Do you have kids?

Bria: Yes. My four babies keep me going.

Diana: Yes, a beautiful baby boy named Parker and one on the way.

Do you use sarcasm?

Bria: Not really unless I'm frustrated.

Diana: No.

What's the first thing you notice about people?

Bria: As a... former stylist, I always notice the outfit first. People tell you a lot about them by the clothes they wear.

Diana: I notice their eyes and smile.

What's your eye color?

Bria: Dark Brown.

Diana: I have a hazel eye color that runs in the family.

Scary movies or happy endings?

Bria: I love a good happy ending. I don't care much for scary movies.

Diana: Definitely a happy ending, but if the story is good, I'd watch the scary movie with my eyes closed.

Any special talents?

Bria: Most people don't know that I'm a pretty good painter. As a fashion designer, making sketches of your ideas is important. That's where it all started.

Diana: I used to take piano, violin, and even harp lessons. I wouldn't say I'm talented, but with some practice, I might be able to recall some things.

Where were you born?

Bria: San Myshuno, Simerica.

Diana: Sage, SimDonia.

What are your hobbies?

Bria: I really only have time for my kids, but when I'm traveling without them, I might go shopping. I also love working out.

Diana: Mainly reading. I used to ride horses before we got rid of the stables. I've been thinking of taking it up again.

Have you any pets?

Bria: Well, my sons cat is living with us while here's here, but I'm not a pet person, so he'll be leaving with Grayson.

Diana: No, but I'm open to one. Maybe Parker will one day beg for a puppy.

What sports do you play/have played?

Bria: No, sports but I do like watching Kingball.

Diana: I have not played any sports.

How tall are you?

Bria: 5'8"

Diana: 5'9"

Favorite subject in school?

Bria: Probably lunch.

Diana: Definitely History.

Dream job?

Bria: I thought I was doing my dream job. Now? I'm not sure.

Diana: I think I would love teaching history either to middle schoolers of as a professor.

Pretty sure everyone I know has been tagged! But just in case, I tag @ellemant @renaldiroyals @simswhitehouse @crownsofesha @houseoflennoxx @armoricaroyalty @nexility-sims @whitmoreroyals @trentonsimblr

[simoffice]

Pamela Cronin: How long now?

CPT Sharma: Not too long Ma’am. 

Pamela Cronin: How long then? I’m getting a bit restless here!

SGT Owens: I have just got word that the foreign royals are arriving!

Norman Kaminski: What are their names again?

SGT Owens: First we have Princess Madelyn and Prince Edward. The Earl and Countess of Thenea. ( @simaliaroyals​ ) 

Pamela Cronin: The couple who are literally stunning!

Norman Kaminski: And?

SGT Owens: Finally we have,  HRH Princess Jacqueline Renaldi of Sandor. ( @renaldiroyals​ )

Norman Kaminski: Why are all the royals so beautiful?!

CPT Sharma: When the royals take their places on the spots you two can appear.

Norman Kaminski: You ready Pam?

Pamela Cronin: I’m terrified! First time I’ve ever had to do a speech for opening an event.

Norman Kaminski: Oh don’t you worry, you have many coming your way soon!

Pamela Cronin: I’m so excited though! Cascadia will finally get to see me for who I am! 

Norman Kaminski: They shall see you as the Second-Lady Of Cascadia and the Chairwoman of the AFA.

CPT Sharma: The royals are in position, the guards are also in the correct places. We are ready Mr Kaminski and Mrs Cronin.

Norman Kaminski: Let’s go.

Announcer: Now presenting, First Man Norman Kaminski and Second Lady Pamela Cronin!

[thecharlestonroyalfamily]

Behind the scenes: An important phone call

Victoria: Honestly Charlene, I’m so nervous. Sometimes I even wonder if I want this wedding to happen.

Charlene: Viccan it’s your wedding, being nervous is completely normal. And you don’t have to worry about things going smoothly cause lucky for you, you were born a princess so there’s going to be a bunch of other people all over making sure everything does. All you have to do is focus on being the bride. Plus didn’t you just tell me last week how exited you are to marry him.

Victoria: Yeah, you’re right. Speaking of, would you be my maid of honor? I can’t think of anyone else I’d rather have.

Charlene: Are you serious? Victoria: 100% Charlene: Then of course I’ll be your maid of honor! Wait what do you want me to wear? Victoria: I’m thinking something peach... (Thank you so much @renaldiroyals​ for letting Charlene be Victoria’s maid of honor! It’s an honor to work with you)

[renaldiroyals]

Duke of Berkhamstead Honoured In Intimate Ceremony At Leesburg Palace

Ahead of the 7th anniversary of the Vouvant Attacks which claimed the lives of 51 civilians and the kidnapping of Crown Princess Charléne, HM King Henri honoured selected members of the armed forces and their families in an investiture ceremony and luncheon at the Palace.

The Duke of Berkhamstead was among those honoured in this year’s naval ceremony with the Croix de Guerre; an award given for bravery, acts of valour, self sacrifice, or extraordinary dedication to duty for his work to bring down the network of criminals responsible for the tragedy.

The award also came with a promotion from Captain to Lieutenant Commander making him the only living aristocrat to receive the honour and serve at the highest levels of the Royal Navy.

The Crown Princess was in attendance at the event in her role as Admiral of the Fleet in a Caroline Hemingway dress costing over §2,000 and custom pearl earrings (price unknown) which are believed to be a new gift from the Duke.

The exes have been pictured together in the tabloids on several occasions over the summer season and are believed to have grown a very close friendship since the Princess’s return home last winter.

The Duke’s daughter; Lady Aurélie of Berkhamstead with whom the Duke shares with his soon to be ex-wife Pauline was also present whilst the Duchess was pictured boarding a yacht earlier in the day in Saint-Tropez with friends.

Princes Louis and Thierry were not present at the ceremony but are expected along with the rest of the Royal family at the church service later this season.

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