July 3,2014

Later that evening the Malfoy townhouse was in an uproar as the inhabitants were busy running around getting dressed as their ladies in waiting and valets ran after them helping them get ready.

Hadrian was currently in in room standing patiently as Elijah was adjusting his royal order medals. He was currently in his uniform of the Colonel of the Blues and Royals with his orders of The Garter Thistle and Merlin also with Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal.

When Elijah was done he put his hat on and look at hisself in the full length mirror. He wasn't vain or anything but he had to admit to himself he looked good. With that he thank Eli and told him to take the rest of the evening off and tell Col. Wilson the same thing.

So with that Hadrian went down stairs to the sitting room and waited for his cousins.

The first to come down was Peter who was dressed in a black tux with white tie and his medals and orders pinned to his tux.

"All ready Rian" Peter asked as he poured himself a class of Brandy

"Yeah I'm all set just can't wait to see her" again replied Hadrian.

"Wow Rian you must really like her" asked Peter taking a sip of his drink.

Hadrian just smiled and then William and Harry entered the room. William was dressed in his Irish Guards Uniform and Harry was in his Blues and Royals uniform both with sash and Medals.

So you guys ready for tonight asked Harry as he took a seat on the sofa.

Yeah I just wished the ladies would hurry up sighed William also taking a seat.

Just then the girls walked into the room looking radiant. Kate was in a silver dress with the Cambridge Lover Knot Tiara and necklace. Autumn was is a light blue dress with Princess Anne's Fuston Tiara a Sapphire necklace Beatrice was wearing a light navy blue dress with her mothers Fringe Tiara and Eugenie was wearing a lavender dress with The Stratmore Rose Tiara and necklace.

You guys ready to go asked Autumn walking towards the door the girls following her followed by the men and their bodyguards.

So once again they made theirs way to the Royal Palace of Stockholm were they once again were met by King Gustav who was dressed in his Navy uniform with his medals and Orders with blue sash and Queen Silvia who was wearing a lavender dress with the Brazna Tiara and necklace.

When done changing pleasantries they made their way the the Blue Drawing Room where other royals were gathered Hadrian immediately spotted Alexandra and went to her leaving his cousins shaking their heads at his his antics.

As he approached Alex he notice that she was with her family getting his nerves together his continued to make his way toward then. When he finally reached them he gave a bow to Emperor Rudolf and said.

Good Evening your Majesty it's a pleasure to meet you.

Emperor Rudolf who was dressed in full ceremonial navy uniform with orders studied the young man before him and after a minute he he reached out his hand and said

"Awe so we finally meet young Prince Hadrian my son and daughters speaks highly of you,Also Daisy speaks highly of you also,It's a pleasure to meet you young Hadrian"

"No Sir the pleasure is mine" said Hadrian with a smile. He then look at Alexandra and gave her a wink making her blush them turned his attention back to the Emperor.

"Sir may I have the pleasure of escorting your beautiful daughter Alexandra for this evening festivities and the Royal Ascot later".

Emperor Rudolf was smiling on the inside even though his exterior feature were quite opposite and said.

"Young Prince Hadrian you have my permission to escort my daughter if she agrees."

Hadrian then turned to Alex who was dressed in a sage strapless dress and Empress Elisabeth Emerald Tiara and asked

"May I escort you tonight Alexandra"

Alexandra gave him a warm smile and said "Yes I would love if you would escort me tonight".

With that Hadrian offered her his arm and she took it and the walk off to chat with others.

"That was real smooth Rian" Alex said as she look at him with a smirk.

"Yeah I was nervous as Hell thank God that all of that etiquette training came in handy "Hadrian said exasperated causing Alex to bust out laughing.

Hadrian was about to say something but then a bell rang out across the room l. Alex saw the confused look on Hadrian's face and leaned over and said "that's the bell to let us know that they are ready to announced us".

Hadrian saw that everyone was forming a line so he and Alex got in line behind Amedeo of Belgian they were the last one in line . As they got to the front of the line Hadrian gave the announcer their names and titles.

The announcer cleared his throat and said

"Introducing His Royal Highness Prince Hadrian of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duke of Sussex and Her Imperial Highness Princess Alexandra of Austria ArchDuchess of Salzburg".

With that Hadrian Gracefully lead Alex in the room and over to where her father and William were talking and Alex's father had a smile on his face as he glance at the pair as they walked toward them he leaned to William and whispered

"I do like your cousin William he very charming and makes Alexandra smile it doesn't hurt that he is also the savior of the Wizarding World" said Rudolf to an astonished and shocked William.

Rudolf saw the look on Williams face and laughed "don't be shocked my boy every Head of State knows about wizards and such".

William only nodded and took a sip of his champagne. Hadrian and Alexandra finally reached them and they smiled at the couple. "So Hadrian how's are you settling into your knew life" asked Emperor Rudolf

"It's getting easier sir as the days go by this is my first royal event".

"Really you must have been nervous" asked Rudolf with a smile.

"Yes Sir but I became more comfortable in my own skin and now I don't get as nervous".

Just then the the trumpets flared to life on the announcement of the king and queen.

"Thank you all for coming to Victorias 30th Birthday celebration, we would like for you all to have a great time and would you join in with Queen Silvia and I to Wish our daugther a happy birthday" with that everyone raised there glass and King Gustav turned toward the doors and said to Crown Princess Victoria and with that the doors opened revealing Princess Victoria wearing a pink dress and the Swedish Fringe Tiara and necklace and Prince Daniel who was dresses in nlack tux white tie.

Crown Princess Victoria went to the center of the room where her parents were and hugged them both followed by Daniel. She then turned the those gathered and said

"Thank you all for coming and celebrating this very special day with me and my family, please enjoy yourselves" and with that the orchestra started playing the waltz and Daniel and Victoria started dancing followed by King Gustav and Queen Silvia and then other couples started dancing.

Hadrian turned to Alex and asked her "Would you like to dance MiLady"?

"Certainly Milord" with that they ascended onto the dance floor followed by Will and Kate and Frederick and Mary. After dancing the Waltz, Tango, dinner was served.

Luckily for Hadrian he was seated next to Alex and her father and got to know the Austrian Princess and Emperor better dinner was Italian menue because that was Victorias favorite food.

After dinner the guest of two hundred people went to the back garden to watch the firework display in honor of Princess Victoria. While the display was going on Hadrian and Alexandra was gazing into each other eyes and the last fire work went up Hadrian leaned in for the kiss.

The kiss was just as he had imagine her lips were soft as he swiped his younger across her lips to asked for entrance and she gladly complied their kiss lasted until they both needed ai.

"That was great" Alex panted leaning on Hadrian for support.

"Yeah I agree" replied Hadrian.

"So"Alex said after she regained her composure "so whats your cell number" she said going into her purse to retrieve her phone.

After he gave her his cell she gave Him hers. "So I will call you tomorrow" said Hadrian while escorting Alex to the entrance Hall of the Palace after the Fireworks Display.

Once in the hall Alex farther found them

"Alex it's time to go said the Emperor .

Alex turned to Hadrian

"thanks for the wonderful evening Rian I enjoyed myself".With that she gave him a peck on the cheek and left with her father who gave Hadrian a nod in approval.

Hadrian looked after them until their car drove off. He went to look for his cousins and found them talking with Crown Princess Victoria and went over.

Happy Birthday Victoria Hadrian said as he reached inside his pocket and retrieved a long black box and have it to Victoria.

"Thank you Hadrian" Victoria said as she opened the box to reveal a Diamond and Sapphire bracelet.

"I wanted to give it to you in person I had my best friends Hermonie and Ginny to help me pick it out I hope you like it".

"I love it Hadrian thank you so much", and then she gave him a hug.

Well guys I think it about time we make our way back to the townhouse said William.", with that they said their goodbyes and left.

Once they got back to the townhouse everyone crashed some not evening bothering to change except to take off ther jewelry and sweet dreams plagued the young royals.

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