I have had a request, from someone who wants to remain anonymous and they had a great idea, for a story that is inspired by the recent royal wedding. They also wanted the main girl to be someone who isn't a complete knock out, so... I hope that you all enjoy this story...

I looked around at the different museum exhibits as I waited on the curator to meet with me. I had been offered a job to work at the British museum, specifically on the new exhibit about the current royal family, and took it immediately. I loved working for the Smithsonian at their Natural History Museum, but this was the chance of a lifetime. I quickly took my glasses off and cleaned them as I noticed a spot when I was looking at a mummy in the Egyptian exhibit. I put them on and smoothed down my skirt... I was nervous.

"Ms. Mason." a voice said and I turned around to see Mr. James walking towards me. He had been the one to hire me and given me the contacts about everything.

"Hello, sir." I said and shook his hand. He shook it and started to walk the corridor, so I followed. I had been offered the job and moved within a few weeks. I had been directed to look for a place near Notting Hill and quickly found a small flat in the range that I could afford. My items were shipped to me and I had started to make it a comfortable place. I was getting used to everything here, but not really knowing anyone was the worst. I had been in town a week, and it really did feel a bit lonely so far.

"I am glad that you accepted the position. We knew that we wanted you after seeing your work on other exhibits and your research articles from your Graduate studies." he said and I gave a small smile. I had quite a few papers published on the culture and history of Britain.

"Thank you, sir." I said as we stopped in front of a current Royal Family exhibit that showed the family through the years. The exhibit was dated and had old pictures of Princess Joan, who passed away almost 20 years ago, with her sons. They also had pictures of King Vince and Queen Linda, as well as Prince Hunter and his new wife, Princess Stephanie. The photos of Prince Finn and Prince Karl were from younger years, as Prince Karl had gotten married in the last few years and had two children. Prince Finn was still single and there was always the rumor of who he was dating. I knew that girls from America were always trying to get his attention because he had previously been linked to an actress.

We proceeded to talk about the new exhibit and I was shown where the exhibit was going to be featured. They were in the beginning stages of it, so there wasn't really an exhibit yet. I was going to be in charge of getting pieces, talking to people who knew the family, and even meeting with the royal family. I was surprised at how much I was given control over the exhibit, but I was glad for the task.

"I understand that you are going to have to adjust to being here, and I would like to help you with that. We are all here to help you and we will get you ready to talk to the royal family... we have all had to go through some protocol training." he said and I felt my eyes get wide. I had to have training on how to talk to the royal family?

"Thank you, I am willing to accept any help." I said and he gave a small smile. He showed me to my office and introduced me to everyone. I had an assistant to help me keep everything straight about the upcoming exhibit, and I was actually glad to hear that. I spent the rest of the afternoon talking with my assistant and rain storming ideas. I also scheduled a few meetings with people about the exhibit to talk about a few ideas. I knew that I would need contacts to be able to get some items for the exhibit. I scheduled tea with a contact given to me from the curator and felt this was a good start to the project.

"Iris?" A voice said and I looked up to see my assistant, Paige, peeking her head in the office.

"It's time to leave and I'm going to a pub with some friends... would you like to join me?" She asked me and I smiled. I glanced in my darkened computer screen to see my dark red hair still pulled up in a bun, and didn't look too tired. I was in my black pencil skirt and button up blouse, so I looked presentable... I still didn't want to impose.

"I don't want to impose." I said and she shook her head.

"Please. The more the merrier." She said and I relented. I agreed to go with her. I grabbed my things and left with her. We got onto the subway and went a little north of London. She was talking to me about different things and explaining a few things. I really just wanted to know what Nano's was that I kept hearing about. We found a smaller pub and walked inside. She had a few friends and they all seemed very nice.

"Iris, this is Nia, Nattie, TJ, Kevin, and Sami. They are all transplants as well." She said and they all have small waves... except Sami, who kissed the back of my hand. I smiled and sat down beside him.

I was glad to get to put and meet people. I had fun drinking with them. We were talking when the news came on and was showing Prince Finn.

"He's fucking hot." Paige said and they all chuckled.

"What do you think Iris?" Sami asked me as I sipped my pint.

"He's not bad looking, but he's a prince." I said and Nia shook her head.

"Who cares... Prince Karl married a commoner." She said and I chuckled at the use of commoner.

"Here's to our chances with the Prince." Paige said and Nattie shook her head since TJ was most definitely here. We all toasted and finished drinking for the night. Sami insisted on making sure I got back and it was nice to have someone who cared or at least knew where they are going.

I got in and showered before going to bed. I was glad that I got to go out tonight. I had studied the royal family and history since undergraduate, but it always amazed me that people still hoped they would be the next princess.

A/N: Should I continue?