After me, Ben and Evie left mine and Ben's suite Evie quickly left us to go and join the others; and as we made our way to the top of the staircase I noticed that all the constituency leaders were already lined up to make their entrances. This told me that the rest of the members and guests were either on their way to Auradon Castle or they were already there. However before I could fixate on this any further I heard the announcer's voice call out.
"First of all presenting Auradon City is King Elder Adam Adams and Queen Elder Belle!" they said before I heard an eruption of clapping and cheering coming from outside which told me that the people of Auradon were stood at the gates watching us all.
"Next of all-" the announcer shouted again. "Presenting Apheliotia is King Quasimodo, Queen Madellanie and Prince Leroy!" he added; and I heard the same clapping and cheering continue as King Quasimodo made their way towards their open roofed carriage.
"Presenting the Borderlands is Queen Merida!" the announcer continued; and I saw her walk around the corridor and she was met by the same response as the other leaders before her.
"Presenting Camelot Heights is Prince Edward, Queen Nancy, Prince Richard and Princess Elizabeth!" The announcer roared and me and Ben stepped forward in the cue after the four of them made their way down the main stair case to relieve their warm welcome from outside.
"Presenting Charmington and Cinderellasberg is King Prince Charmington, Queen Cinderella Charming and Prince Chad Charming!" the announcer continued as I smiled up at Ben and he smiled warmly down at me.
"Presenting East Riding is Sultan Aladdin, Sultana Jasmine and Prince Azis!" the announcer shouted from downstairs; and I saw Az wink at us from their place in the cue before he followed his parents down the grand staircase.
"Presenting Faraway is Prince Consort, Eugence Fitzherbert and Princess Rapunzel!" I heard the announcer call; and I watched as they mirrored everyone's actions that had already left. As I heard another round of cheering and applause I felt my stomach start to flutter with nerves; before long it would be mind and Ben's turn and it would be the start of our day being in the public's eye.
"Presenting the Great Wall of China is Emperor Li Shang, Empress Milan and Princess Lonnie!" I heard echo around the main hall downstairs and I saw Jay and Lonnie smile at each other before she followed her parents down the main staircase.
"Presenting the Isle of the Lost is Sir Jay Agrabah, Knight of the House of Beast, Sir Carlos De Vil, Knight of the House of Beast and Dame Evelyn Grimhilde, Knight of the House of Beast with their guests, Doug Dwarfson and Jane Godmother" the announcer quickly shouted; and I watched as they all eagerly turned the corner and entered the frenzy that was a busy event for the whole kingdom.
When the main hall quietened for a few seconds I heard the same voice shout out and introduce the next constituency leader...
"Presenting Lone Keep is Prince Naveen and Princess Tiana!"
Outside quickly erupted into cheering and applause again; and only my nerves kept building up and up with every step up the cue.
"Presenting Neverland, Skull Island and Hook's Bay is King Peter Pan and Queen Tinkerbelle!" the announcer continued in his triumphant tone of voice. I watched as they both grinned at each other before they turned the corner and made their grand entrance.
"Presenting North Riding and the Summerlands is King Ferdinand and Queen Snow White!" I heard the announcer roar and again they mirrored the constituency leaders before them. However before I could fixate on them leaving or on my nerves as I heard the next leaders to be announced to the event.
"Presenting Olympus is Zeus, Hera, Hercules, Athena and Meg!" echoed around the main hall. Given the size of their group me and Ben were afforded to take a few more steps forward towards the main staircase.
"Presenting Schwarzwald is Queen Elsa, Princess Anna and Prince Consort Kristoff!" the announcer roared and again I watched as they also turned the corner and followed the others down their staircase and outside. I felt Ben squeeze my right hand and it made me look up at him to see his usual warm smile on his face.
"Everything will be ok baby" he smiled.
"You can read me like a book" I chuckled.
"Well you are my soul mate, my dear" he teased.
"Yep" I smiled at him as I rested my head against his left shoulder; and he rested his head against mine.
"Presenting Sea of Ariel is King Eric, Queen Ariel and Princess Melody!" the announcer shouted which made me and Ben pull away from our perfect and private moment to see Queen Ariel and her family make their entrance.
"Presenting Triton's Bay is King Triton!" I then heard as the announcer continued to start our Kingdom's notion of change of power. I then saw King Triton smile warmly at me and Ben before he followed his daughter down the stairs and copied their actions to also receive the same warm welcome.
"Presenting Westerly is Emperor Kuzco and Empress Malina!" the announcer called; and again I watched as they turned the corner and started to make their way to their open carriage that was waiting outside for them.
"Presenting Winter's Keep is Prince Consort, John Rolfe, Princess Pocahontas and Prince Nashoba Yuma!" the announcer stated and they quickly left meaning me and Ben were now left on our own in the corridor.
My palms started to become sweaty; and I took a couple of deep breaths to steady myself. However before I could fixate on this any further I heard mine and Ben's introduction:
"Finally the King of Auradon, King Benjamin Florian Adams of Auradon and his consort Dame Maleficent Faery, Knight of the House of Beast!"
Me and Ben both smiled at each other as he offered me his arm and I slid my right hand onto his arm. We then both stepped forward, around the corner and we started to make our way down the staircase; and I took in the scene before me.
In the main hall Ben's staff was standing in a line on each side of the room, leading our way to outside. I smiled at the staff as we eagerly walked down the staircase, through the hall and finally outside.
When I saw the scene in front of me I let my trademark smile spread across my face as I saw people eagerly clapping, cheering and shouting. As we started to walk towards our open carriage I looked to the right I heard horse footsteps as Nash and his family went through the gates of Auradon Castle as our carriage pulled forward.
"Let me help you" Ben said as we both stood next to our open carriage that was decorated with dark blue and yellow banners.
"Thank you" I smiled as Ben opened the door; and I stepped up and he helped me up the step so I was able to climb into the carriage. I then slid over to the left hand side of the carriage before watching Ben jumping into the carriage and sitting on my right hand side and closing the small side door.
'Today is going to be a long day" he smiled as he wrapped his left arm around my shoulders as our carriage started to get pulled towards the gates of Auradon Castle.
"Yes" I agreed. "It should be a good day" I noted as we went through the gates and began waving to the adoring crowds who were screaming, clapping, waving and cheering in excitement as we were going past them.
"Yeah" he returned.
"Do you think everyone will be happy with our announcement?" I questioned as I looked up at him.
"Of course they are" he advised. "Anyone that would disagree with it is currently on house arrest" he reminded me and I nodded at this. I didn't really know how 'the order' was going to react when they found out but I knew one thing – I wasn't going to fixate on this. I didn't care what they thought; their opinion really wasn't important to me.
"Yeah" I replied. "They probably would have had a fit; and say or do something about it" I continued meekly as I looked back and started waving to the crowds again. "Or try, like they tried" I added.
"I know" he said. "But we have both got through it and we are both stronger than ever" he added warmly.
"Of course baby" I answered happily as we looked back at each other. "And we will always be able to get through everything and anything" I continued lovingly. I watched as a twinkle entered his eye as his face started to come closer to mine and he pressed a brief but very loving kiss against my lips. The passing crowds screams and cheers became more louder and excited and when we pulled apart we happily smiled at each other – just enjoying each other's company in this perfect moment.
Me and Ben then returned to continue waving and smiling at the passing crowds; we then fell into enjoying the ride through the busy Auradon streets. The warm Auradon sun basked down on us as we continued our journey to Auradon Cathedral; the streets had been decorated in blue and yellow banners and signs. As we drove past the crowds the eagerly cheered and waved at us; and me and Ben continued with our actions by smiling and waving at them.
As we pulled up on the street where Auradon Cathedral our carriage pulled half way up the street as the open carriages were now in a line as the constituency leaders were making the entrance into both the coronation and Auradon Cathedral.
Minutes ticked by and before I knew it there was only one carriage in front of me and Ben; as we watched Nash and his family walk up the stairs and into the cathedral our carriage pulled forward. I felt my stomach start to bubble; as the realisation suddenly hit me that it was now mine and Ben's turn to join the others in this joyous event.
A member of staff opened the side door on our carriage and Ben quickly jumped out of the carriage before he offered me his right hand; I then stood up straight and walked towards Ben and I slid my hand into his and he helped me down from our carriage. Ben offered me his left arm again and I smiled as I slid my right hand onto his arm; we then started to walk towards the Cathedral to make our entrance.
The crowds that were stood behind the metal barrier screamed as soon as we walked past them and started to walk up the stairs to the Cathedral.
After me and Ben slowly walked up the stairs due to my dress we heard loud trumpets sound as we stood at the bottom of the aisle.
"Presenting His Royal Highness King Benjamin Florian Adams of Auradon and his consort Dame Maleficent Bertha Faery, Knight of the House of Beast" the announcer called and a slow piece of music started to play which was an assortment of the Auradon City anthem; and we stepped forward.
As me and Ben walked past the rest of the members that were stood standing; and when we walked past them their either bowed and curtsied to us. I still couldn't get used to them doing that; and I had spoken to Ben about this – and he told me that he found it strange at first, and I would get used to it.
Me and Ben walked to the front of the Cathedral and stood in front of our seats at the front of the pews on the right hand side; and I was stood in between Ben and his mother. I took a couple of deep breaths to steady myself as I heard another trumpet ring out in the Cathedral once more.
"Presenting Princess Audrey Beauty, Heir to the South Riding Beauty Throne" the announcer called; and I heard footsteps and when I turned my head I watched as Audrey walked smoothly down the aisle. I watched as her trademark regal smile was spread across her face as she proudly made her way to her place in the ceremony. I knew that today also meant a great deal to Audrey; as she was now one more step closer to being on a throne. As she got to the bottom of the aisle she then stepped to the left and stood in her place at the front of the pews on the left hand side of the Cathedral.
Now it just meant that two people were left to make their grand entrance to their coronation; however before I could fixate on this any further I heard the trumpets once more before the announcer roared:
"Presenting Prince Phillip and Princess Aurora!"
I then heard a slow piece of music started to play which was arranged into the tune of the South Riding anthem; and when I turned my head I saw both of them slowly walked towards the front of the Cathedral, hand in hand.
I smiled as I saw their outfits and I saw how fitting it was to today; Prince Aurora was wearing a baby pink and blue slim lime dress with a dark blue sash and cape that flowed elegantly behind her. The dress was cut off just above her ankles so we could see that she was wearing baby pink heels. Her hair was pulled into a tight bun; and she had kept her make up filled with pink cheeks, eyeshadow and ruby red lips.
Prince Phillip, on the other hand, was wearing a dark navy suite with red puffy sleeves; and cape. His shirt had a tall neck which ended just under his jaw and there was a black belt around his stomach. He was wearing a pair of smart black shoes and his dark brown hair was pushed neatly to the side.
I then watched as they stood in front of the steps at the front of the Cathedral; it was at this point that Fairy Godmother stepped forward, with her wand already in her hands. Two members of staff also stepped behind her and they were both holding a light pink cushion – which were currently holding the crown and tiara of South Riding. Another staff member stepped forward and I only assumed that he was there to hold Fairy Godmother's wand when she placed the crown and tiara on their heads as this member of staff was currently holding an empty light blue cushion.
"Ready?" she asked them; and I watched as Prince Phillip and Princess Aurora both nodded at this.
"Please be seated" Fairy Godmother directed to us all; and I heard as the whole congregation took to their seats. "Please kneel" she then instructed Prince Phillip and Princess Aurora; and they also followed Fairy Godmother's wishes.
"We are here to witness the change of power and authority over the constituency of South Riding-" Fairy Godmother spoke clearly to us all. "Due to Lady's Leah's recent abdication" she added. "Before I ask both Prince Phillip and Princess Aurora to declare their commitment to not only their constituency but to their King I want to make you all aware of something" she stated. "Normally what would happen is that Prince Phillip would take the title of Queen's consort; but it has been made known to me by Princess Aurora that she doesn't want that" she explained and I saw Prince Phillip throw his wife a confused look. "Princess Aurora wants them both to be equal in decision making and ruling; so Prince Phillip will be hereby be known as the King of South Riding" she declared and I saw Prince Philip smile before he pressed a kiss against Princess Aurora's left hand.
"So first of all Prince Phillip-" Fairy Godmother began as she stepped in front of Prince Phillip. "Do you solemnly swear to govern the constituency of South Riding with justice and mercy, as long as you both shall reign?" she questioned sweetly.
"I do" Prince Phillip declared proudly. I then saw Fairy Godmother smile as she placed her wand onto his right shoulder before moving it onto his left. After she had nodded to Prince Philip she then took two steps to her left, which meant she was now stood in front of Princess Aurora.
"Do you solemnly swear to govern the constituency of South Riding with justice and mercy, as long as you both shall reign?" she repeated.
"I do" Princess Aurora replied fondly; and Fairy Godmother placed her want on her right shoulder before she moving it onto her left. Fairy Godmother then smiled before she turned to the empty handed staff and placed her wand onto the empty cushion. She then turned to the other two members of staff and picked up the crown of South Riding. She then stepped back to Prince Phillip and placed the crown onto his head; I watched as she stepped back and picked up to the other member of staff and picked up what would now be Princess Aurora's tiara. We all then saw Fairy Godmother step in front of Princess Aurora before she slowly placed the tiara onto her head before stepped back and looked back at us all.
"I would like to declare that the exchange of power and authority has been exchanged!" she called proudly. "And it is my pleasure to introduce for the first time-" she continued. "King Phillip and Queen Aurora Beauty, Royals of South Riding!" she declared and they got up from their knees and turned and smiled at us all.
The room them erupted into clapping and cheering as King Phillip and Queen Aurora smiled warmly at us; we then saw as they both shared a brief but loving kiss. I know that today was meant to be about them but I couldn't help but think about how I was going to feel when it was my coronation. Right now I still didn't know whether I wanted it to be the same day me and Ben were married or not; but I knew one thing for sure. Ben would be by my side to get me through it - just like King Phillip and Princess Aurora just were there for each other moments ago.