To Love and Be Loved

A royal marriage is rarely a matter of love. Rather, it is a diplomatic opportunity which is not to be wasted. It is also of great importance that the future consort is of suitable status and it is advantageous if she or he is a foreigner, so as not to disturb the balance of internal politics. \n\nHowever, even a our ruler can become lovestruck. Then all such matters seem to melt away - from their point of view, at least. A local from the our consort province has caught our ruler's eye. they appears to be happier than ever, entirely and endlessly enamored. While our nobles and advisors are less than pleased, the union between our ruler and their beloved has strong support among the commoners of the realm.