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- Yes, my sister told me something about you, Jacob. But I wouldn’t want to repeat this. - She smiled sweetly.
“I’m very sorry that the relationship between your sister and me was not very smooth.” It's my fault. — Suddenly he turned to Allison. - That's why I'm here.
- Is that so? I'm very curious to hear what you came up with this time. Your first visit lasted two months. The next time you decided to stop by Nanticoke, you spent here... let me figure it out. Three days? And now you seem to have an extra hour or two between flights, Your Royal Highness?
“Uff,” Diana muttered, taking cups out of the cupboard. - Maybe I should leave so you can fight without witnesses?
- No! - Allison and Jacob shouted in unison.
“I think it would be nice to have a witness during the conversation.” But if this is inconvenient for you, Mrs. Fields, I will ask my driver to be present.
Allison became wary.
“You can’t say anything that I would be even a little interested in hearing.”
“Even if your son’s future is at stake?” - Jacob asked in a tense tone.
Allison cast a frightened glance at Diana. The sister didn't smile anymore.
“If you came to threaten Ellie, then you can get out of here this minute, mister!” She has already suffered enough due to your mercy. To someone like you, this may all seem like a fun game. But for us, small town residents, our families mean a lot. Cray is Allison's child. She doesn't have a husband. In the months since his birth, no one has claimed paternity. And if you think that you can just come in here and make some claims, then...
- Mrs. Fields, please! — Jacob clenched his gloved hands at the seams into fists. “I didn’t come with threats.” I don't want harm to anyone. But I have a serious problem, and so does Allison, although she doesn't know it yet. We need to discuss how to get out of this situation.
- My only problem is you! Allison exploded. - Don’t interfere in my life, and everything will be fine with me!
“You weren’t doing great the last time we saw each other,” Jacob retorted.
His dark eyes shone with an expression she understood.
- OK. Speak. Quickly say what you need and leave!
So, their guest, whether they are happy with him or not, remains. We must offer His Highness tea. And Diana poured boiling water into three cups and dropped the tea leaves into them. While Jacob took off his coat and gloves, she served tea on the table. Hanging his coat over the back of his chair, he sat down and placed his gloves on his knees.
“I haven’t seen my son yet.” Is he here with you now?
Allison didn't answer.
“So it’s here,” Jacob said confidently. “Don’t worry, I’m not going to grab him and run.” I already promised you, and it still stands: I will never do this.
- What's the use of your promises?
“I guess I’ll go anyway,” Diana whispered, getting up.
- Sit down! - Jacob ordered.
And Diana sat down with uncharacteristic humility.
- Stay, please. “The tone clearly softened. “Perhaps your sister will need you in a minute.” We are faced with a situation from which we need to find a way out. Please listen to me first. “He raised his hand when Allison tried to object. - In a minute it will be your turn to speak. You asked what is the use of my promises. Allison nodded tensely. -Have I ever promised you anything?
She was silent for only a split second.
- No…
“No,” he repeated. “When we met two years ago, I didn’t promise that we would always be together. He didn't promise that we would get married. You took it all for granted! I don't make promises... ever... unless I'm determined to keep them.
Allison closed her eyes. Now he will say something that will change her whole life!..
“But now I’m going to make you a promise,” Jacob said with tension in his voice. “I take my offer seriously, and you should take it the same way.”
Allison clasped her hands in her knees, but even so she couldn’t stop shaking.
“I don’t want to hear your proposal,” she said. “You have already explained to me your family traditions.” Your men marry for political reasons, then take mistresses. Well, my family tradition is a little different from yours. “She glanced quickly at Diana, whose eyes were twice as big as usual. “We Collins women expect our men to marry us for love and to be faithful to their vows.” I will not become your mistress, Jacob, no matter what you offer, money or anything else. So it's better for you to leave right away.
How to marry a prince
11 October 2006, 09:26 | Author: Ivan Rutov
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Long gone are the days when brides for future kings were chosen by their parents. It all started with the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer in 1981.
The world and the Windsors were shocked - the stereotype was broken. A girl of non-royal blood managed not only to win the prince’s heart, but also to become a popular favorite. The example turned out to be contagious. Who decided to follow in the footsteps of Prince Charles and Lady Di? And how do you still marry a prince?
Go to the same institute with him
Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton studied art history together at the Scottish University of St. Andrew. At the end of 2002, it turned out that Kate, William and two other students had to rent an apartment together. Then the girl had a boyfriend. However, a year later - on Christmas 2003 - Kate broke up with her boyfriend. And soon she began dating William. The couple first appeared in public together in April 2004 during a ski holiday in Klosters, Switzerland.
Kate's parents own a company called Party Pieces, which sells decorations for children's parties. The girl's mother is a former flight attendant. British tabloids suggest that it was she who “organized” her daughter’s meeting with the prince - she sent Kate to St. Andrew precisely because William studied there. Classmates say that Middleton really was a fan of the prince even before they met - “she even had his posters hanging on her walls.”
According to friends, Kate is a very modest and hardworking girl. Former teachers speak of her with warmth. However... “She always refused to drink vodka with us,” says one of Kate’s former classmates. “But during the drinking bouts she was on the lookout.”
In 2005, the Prince of Wales allowed his eldest son to live with his girlfriend at his Clarence House residence. Kate dresses modestly and behaves appropriately. Comparisons with Princess Diana suggest themselves.
While Kate's boyfriend is serving in the army, the girl is interning at a sportswear company in Berkshire. In addition, Middleton is learning the basics of accounting. “She always wanted to get married, live in the country and have lots of children,” says Kate’s classmate Jessica Hay. However, William said that he does not plan to get married before the age of 28. This means Kate will have to wait at least another four years.
Holidays in Zimbabwe
William's brother Prince Harry was drawn to the exotic. His bride, the extravagant and extravagant Chelsea Davey, was born in Zimbabwe. Her father, South African businessman Charles Davey, owns several safari companies. He is credited with connections to local dictator Robert Mugabe. “Only business, no politics,” the businessman justifies himself.
In the spring of 2004, Harry went to the South African kingdom of Lesotho. He was supposed to take part in the filming of a documentary about the dangers of AIDS. According to journalists, it was there that he met Chelsea. The girl's parents were not happy about her relationship with Harry. And they took their daughter to Argentina. Harry started after her.
The prince was recognized only at the Argentine airport. Subsequently, the lovers were seen in local clubs every night. And then Harry suddenly disappeared. The English Parliament announced that local authorities had kidnapped the unhappy lover. The prince, meanwhile, was already flying to London. The royal family had to apologize to the Argentine government.
Chelsea studies at the University of Cape Town. The girl smokes a lot, goes to nightclubs and loves to drive her luxurious silver Mercedes. They see Harry sporadically. Either she will fly to visit him, or he will fly to her.
Become a journalist
The wife of the Spanish Crown Prince of Asturias, Felipe Letizia Ortiz, is a famous television journalist. She started in the Asturian newspaper Nueva España. After an internship in the USA, she worked on the American television channel “Bloomberg”. Then - in the Spanish newspaper ABC, then in the EFE news agency. Since 2000 - on National Television of Spain.
Leticia met Felipe at a party hosted by Pedro Erquisya, a famous journalist and patron of the TV star. The prince fell in love with the girl at first sight. He began to constantly watch the news and called Leticia on the phone.
And then the Russian tanker Prestige crashed off the coast of Galicia. Leticia came there to report, Felipe came there to express condolences. They say that the future husband and wife met by chance in a local cafe, where the prince, after just a few minutes of conversation, told her: “You will be my queen.” At least, that's what it says in the book that was published immediately after their wedding in 2004.
Join the army
The wife of Prince Louis of Luxembourg, the daughter of a roofer, Tessie Anthony, graduated from a higher technical school and at the age of 18 joined the army. The future spouses met in Kosovo in 2005. Tessie Anthony worked there (and was the only woman in the Luxembourg NATO contingent), and Louis came to inspect the UN mission. After the Grand Duke's court announced Tessie Anthony's pregnancy, the girl received indefinite leave.
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She, like her future husband, is 20 years old. On March 12, Louis and Tessie had a son, Gabriel. The wedding took place last week. The parents approved the marriage.
True, Prince Louis had to give up his claims to the throne.
Grand Duke Henri and his wife Grand Duchess Marie-Therese have four more children: Prince Guillaume is 25 years old, Prince Felix is 22, Prince Sebastian is 14, and Princess Alexandra is 15. According to journalists, the hearts of Guillaume and Felix are still free.
Buy an apartment in the capital
The girlfriend of 27-year-old Swedish Prince Carl Philip works in an advertising agency. The Duke of Värmland has been dating the daughter of a Swedish businessman, 26-year-old Emma Pernald, for seven years. But he is in no hurry to get married. They say he is waiting for his older sister Princess Victoria to get married.
Emma and Karl met during a sea cruise in the summer of 1999. Pernald is a middle-class girl, slightly plump and very cheerful. Carl Philip could not bring Emma to the palace - this is possible only after marriage. Therefore, the prince decided to move in with his girlfriend himself. Now they live in a 4-room apartment in Stockholm. Moreover, until recently, the couple had to share housing with Emma’s friend Elizabeth Bonde.
To fall in love with a Don Juan
48-year-old Prince Albert of Monaco is a terrible womanizer and a confirmed bachelor. Whoever tried to persuade him to get married - no way. The son of Hollywood star Grace Kelly changes brides like gloves: actress Angie Everhart, model Claudia Schiffer, Playboy cover girl Victoria Zdrok... Even the mothers of his illegitimate children failed to marry the elusive Albert. Although the prince had to publicly acknowledge his paternity. 14-year-old American Jazmine Grace is the “fruit of a short relationship” between the prince and American Tamara Rotolo.
Two-year-old son Alexander was born to a black flight attendant from Togo, Nicole Coste.
Personal experience or How I met Prince Andrew
We met HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York (Prince Charles' younger brother) at... the tractor ballet. To demonstrate the wonders of British construction technology, a demonstration performance was staged in front of the Moscow Embassy of the United Kingdom. To the music of Tchaikovsky. Against the background of golden fireworks, the cars symmetrically performed unimaginable maneuvers. Journalists and guests gathered at the reception watched them with bated breath. Then a 46-year-old prince approached me. Before the reception, we were warned that he was strictly prohibited from communicating with the press. That's why I didn't expect him to speak first. And I decided to contact him myself.
I introduced myself and said that I was very glad to see him. He smiled in response. And he shook my hand. He said that he was also very pleased. And that he likes “ballet”. Two embassy employees were already running towards us. I smiled at the prince and walked away.
The next day, the Duke of York's visit program included a visit to the British Council. There he had a meeting with Russian designers and, again, journalists. The prince stood in the center of the hall. We surrounded him with a ring. I followed His Highness's gaze.
The Duke spoke to the guests in turn. And at the same time he glanced at those who had come. His gaze stopped only once - on an extravagantly dressed woman of about 30.
Of course, it is difficult to judge from one case. But before that, I was already able to observe what kind of women Prince Andrew looks at. On the first day of his visit, he attended Fashion Week, which also included British designers. The Duke of York was sitting next to the organizers, and I managed to sneak into the next row - where journalists were not allowed. It was still bad to hear, though. For that, it’s obvious - how. The prince hardly looked at the podium; instead, he talked animatedly with his neighbors. But when I left the hall, I looked with curiosity at several pretty women of “Balzac’s age.” Well, I had no luck with him. But now I know what princes taste.
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