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[armoricaroyalty]

On tour with Vivi: The Duchess of Laye makes her stunning debut on the international stage with her Maritrean tour

The Duke and Duchess of Laye wrapped up their first international tour on May 20th. With more than 20 planned engagements in five countries in just nine days, the pressure was on for the Duchess’s style team.

“Dressing for a tour would have been a new challenge,” said former royal stylist Katarina Lynx. “A tour involves more logistical considerations than domestic engagements. IF you’re popping down to the clinic to visit patients, you can send someone back for a change of shoes. On tour, you don’t have that option.”

Throughout the tour, Vivi struck the perfect balance between royal polish and unbothered ease. She chose seasonally appropriate sleeveless and short-sleeved dresses for her springtime tour, favoring lighter fabrics and and pastel tones like lavender and lilac. The Duchess played princess with full skirts and structured bodices. Several of her looks featured sweet puff sleeves, echoing her iconic bridal gown, while breezy blowouts and understated makeup looks kept her youthful and not overdone or fussy.

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author’s note: that’s a wrap on the tour! thank you to @atreanroyals, @the-lancasters, @theroyalthrones, and @ardeney-sims for sharing their time, ideas, and sims with me! this was super fun to work on :D

[royalhouseofcarrington]

If you get this, answer w/ three random facts about yourself and send it to the last seven blogs in your notifs. anon or not, doesn’t matter, let’s get to know the person behind the blog!v

When I got back from the beach Monday evening, I brought back like... 7 pounds of fudge with me and most of that fudge was chocolate and peanut butter and/or had peanut butter in it somehow. There were only three pieces that didn't and they were either birthday cake flavored or cookie monster.

I was able to identify a doll at a thrift store that wasn't in box simply off of her body shape, face mold and dress based off a commercial I had seen for her only a couple times

I'm teaching myself Italian right now so I can teach kids how to speak Italian cause the teacher I'm long-term subbing for teaches both French and Italian and I know enough French to teach that but barely any Italian

[trentonsimblr]

25 and 11 please!!

HELLO! I just shared 25 so I'll do 11 and 12!

Brothers (you can probably guess the royal family) and their mother will be introduced soon.

[warwickroyals]

Are there any large-scale alliances that are present in your world? How did they come about and how are they maintained? And are they strained or peaceful?

Hello, I talked about a lot of that stuff in a previous answer I got! But yes, there are a lot of foreign alliances that are basically just like the ones that exist IRL (since my story is basically set in a parallel world similar to our own).

So there are versions of NATO and the UN, most of these allences for formed in the 20th century following WWII with the intended goal of mainting a coalition and peacekeeping at an international level. However, that sometimes isn't always the case.

[funkyllama]

The Wedding Reception of Queen Viviana II and King Philippe of the Ionian Union, Wittmund Palace.

Thank you to everyone who sent sims and to everyone who stayed through to the end of The Way We Were.

Wedding Program - Arrivals - Portraits I - Ceremony

@armoricaroyalty @housekonig @theroyalcoldwells @thegrimalldis @theroyalsofcorrilea

@ardeney-sims @trhor @royalsofsimstanstaisia @theyurianas @sosa-royals

@the-lancasters @batsfromwesteros @whitmoreroyals @theroyalthrones @bridgeportbritt

@warwickroyals @simsicilyimperialfamily @trentonsimblr @royaltysimblr @simming-in-the-rain

@anachrosims @royalhouseofcarrington

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[theroyalsofcorrilea]

Three Years Anniversary: Wilhelmina and Family, 1850.

Queen Wilhelmina with her husband Prince Leopold of Orange and Parma, alongside their seven children and children in laws.

This weekend was my three year anniversary of a Royal Sims account, so I have done another historical portrait to celebrate it! It has been an incredible experience over these last three years and I am so grateful for everyone I have met and worked with. I would like to thank all of my friends and followers for supporting me on this amazing journey!❤️ (tagged bellow)

Standing(L-R) Archduke Joseph of Austria, Prince Albert, Duke of Clarence, Princess Helena of Denmark, Duchess of Clarence, Karl-Frederick, Emperor of the Germans, Princess Leanor of Bavaria, Crown Princess of Corrilea, Prince Leopold of Orange and Parma, the Prince Consort, Crown Prince David of Corrilea, Frederich I, King of Württemberg, Prince Edward, Duke of Marlborough, Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, Duchess of Marlborough, and Grand Duke Sergei Nikolaevich of Russia.

Seated(L-R) Princess Louise, Archduchess Louise of Austria, Princess Sybil, Empress of the Germans, Queen Wilhelmina of Corrilea, Princess Victoria, Queen of Württemberg and Princess Catherine, Princess Royal, Grand Duchess Catherine Feodorovna of Russia.

Thank you @funkyllama @nexility-sims @royaltysimblr @trentonsimblr @bridgeportbritt @itsmelonsloth @thegrimalldis @wa-royal-tea @warwickroyals @the-royals-ts4 @armoricaroyalty @houseofwindensor @theroyalthrones @whitmoreroyals @empiredesimparte @royalhouseofcarrington @officalroyalsofpierreland @anachrosims @thebaillieroyals for creating a wonderful experience for me these past three years ❤️

[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?

[housekonig]

thoughts on simblr gratitude day...

creation & ideation

thank you, @armoricaroyalty for creating space for kindness in the community. It's needed and appreciated more than you realize.

the people

in so many ways, my goal was to build community this year. oddly enough, i limited that experience to just in-person, forgetting (and sometimes neglecting) the community built here. community that cares for and contributes to my story and my person. so, thank you to those people, you know who you are.

i want to give a special shoutout to @armoricaroyalty again for affirming for me that community comes in many forms and has many tethers. time spent on discord has made life and my story better. thank you.

our stories

wow. so many amazing artists out there. some shedding light on stories all too familiar and authentic (@cinamun, @rebouks). some building worlds so well-planned, they feel lived in; the lots, the looks, all feel uniquely yours, thank you (@nexility-sims, @funkyllama, @trentonsimblr, @empiredesimparte), @warwickroyals), @theroyalthrones, @theroyalsims, @theroyalthornoliachronicles) many of you also have and continue to inspire me to work harder and want more for my story and my characters -- thank you, @plumbobtv, @warwickroyals, @armoricaroyalty, @bridgeportbritt.

(THERE'S MORE I WANT TO SAY BUT IM TRYING TO KEEP IT CUTE & CONCISE SO YOU ACTUALLY READ IT :D)

i KNOW there are MANY people i am forgetting, especially some who aren't as active anymore (@batsfromwesteros, @simoviacourt , @thesimpireblr, @royaltysimblr, @threethousandplumbobs, @valennciaroyals). so as i often say,

judge my head & not my heart.

[farfallasims]

warwickroyals, funkyllama, theroyalthrones, empiredesimparte, and thegrimalldis are all Royal Simblrs that have their aesthetics mastered. They are all story based, but worth reading some are even connected with collaborations.

Thank you so much for these recommendations! I'll definitely jump down a rabbithole this weekend and check them out!

[wa-royal-tea]

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(Transcript under the cut - Click Pics for HQ Version!)

@thebrixtons​​​ @thegrimalldis​​​ @simsroyallegacy​​​ @sosa-royals​​​ @theroyalthrones​​​ @houseofcameliard​​​ @thehammondlegacy​​​ @albanyroyals​​​ @miyuzarry​​​ @the-royals-ts4​​​​

Edward: Take good care of her, Alfie.

Alfie: Yes, sir.

Priest: With everyone here as witnesses to this holy matrimony, I now pronounce you as man and wife. May you cherish and love each other, for better or worse, in richer or poorer...

Priest:...in sickness...

Priest:...and in health...

Priest:...until death do you apart.

Alfie: Still nervous, dear wifey?

Catalina: *chuckles* Do you have to call me that so soon?

Alfie: I’ve been waiting for so long, okay? Let me have this.

Catalina: Fine then. And to answer your question, no. I’m not nervous anymore.

Catalina: Because I have my husband next to me now.

-End of One Step Closer Arc-

[trhor]

It should be noted the inclusion of HRH The Duke of Rothes created quite the media speculation after the Duke was notable absent for several years following the abdication of his role as heir. Many proposed, the Duke's inclusion was meant to finally put to rest the years of speculation that there was bad blood between the royal household and the former heir. The Press office has stayed silent regarding the matter which continues to be a topic of discussion.

Inspired by both @warwickroyals and @theroyalthrones

[armoricaroyalty]

Jacques and Vivi embark on 9-day international tour

BREIZH -  The Duke and Duchess of Laye were all smiles as they embarked on the first leg of their planned 9-day tour of Maritrea, their first official overseas trip as a family of three. The Layes’ packed itinerary features five countries in just nine days, with planned stops in Ilvalian, Nalore (@atreanroyals) Illyria (@the-lancasters) Orillia (@theroyalthrones​), and Aducia (@ardeney-sims​). The couple are joined on tour by 15-month-old Prince Hugo, who is slated to make his first official public appearance during the Layes’ stay in Aducia.

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[lucky-content]

hello do you perhaps have a link to Amelia coronational dress because this link via patreon doesn't work at all

Hi! Very sorry for the late reply, there was some glitch in tumblr that made all the asks I received on this blog invisible and they just fixed it yesterday 💀

To answer your question, yes! I do have Amelia's coronation dress in the simfileshare folder. I've just uploaded it thanks to @theroyalthrones for sharing the files with me. You NEED this mesh by Sifix btw.

[trentonsimblr]

☆ — put this star in the inbox of your favourite blogs. it’s time to spread positivity! 🕊️🤍

Thank you Gigi!!!! 🥰❤️

[warwickroyals]

OC Height Tag

This was something cool I was tagged in this game by @morrigan-sims! I spent a lot of time thinking about this, so it took longer than I expected. It was hard for me to think of who to include and who not to include. Ultimately, I didn't include children, because they'll be growing very fast as the story progresses. I also included Alex's future spouse, as you can see. The ??? isn't to be vague, I literally don't have a name for her yet and what I do call her "the cult wife" is well . . . not that great. So, suggestions? I'm looking for very crunchy, almond mom names that are not too uncommon. Like Dawn or Sutton or Amethyst.

I knew some things (Louis and Irene being the same height, Alex and Arthur being taller than their big brothers, Ruby being "fun-sized", etc.) but it's really great to have this visual guide for future reference. There are also some funny things here, like James II being shorter than Katherine despite all their joint portraits showing him towering over her like Godzilla. I discussed Katherine's height causing her to get smaller tiaras as a newlywed HERE.

Anyway, I tag @funkyllama, @thegrimalldis, @theroyalthrones, @armoricaroyalty, @ardeney-sims and anyone else who wants to do this challenge. It's really fun. I got my images from CAS, but you can use this website.

I stole that height pun from the Daily Mail, you're welcome.

[funkyllama]

Arrivals to Saint Elisabeth's Cathedral at Wittmund Palace for the Wedding of Queen Viviana II of the Ionian Union to Prince Philippe of Francesim,

Our most gracious Queen met her bridegroom outside Saint Elizabeth's Cathedral at Wittmund Palace this morning. As members of the Ionian Royal and French Imperial families processed together to their seats, Prince Philippe bowed in greeting before his soon to be wife and Liege. The young and expressive Prince Lenerd Yannik stood on his own two feet, holding hands with the Countess Hertford, his mother’s Maid of Honor, as they greeted the groom’s Best Man. When Emperor Napoléon V last met the boy, he was a baby, sitting in the Emperor's arms.

Wedding Program - Ceremony - Portraits I - Reception

@armoricaroyalty @housekonig @theroyalcoldwells @thegrimalldis @theroyalsofcorrilea

@ardeney-sims @trhor @royalsofsimstanstaisia @theyurianas @sosa-royals

@the-lancasters @batsfromwesteros @whitmoreroyals @theroyalthrones @bridgeportbritt

@warwickroyals @simsicilyimperialfamily @trentonsimblr @royaltysimblr @simming-in-the-rain

@anachrosims @royalhouseofcarrington

@kingdomofvellia @nexility-sims @empiredesimparte @officalroyalsofpierreland