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       His Majesty definitely 
        had something up his velvet sleeve as he stood to say his final words 
        to the populace, before he passed on his Crown. He spoke of the joy of 
        the reign, the service and devotion of the court, and his appreciation 
        and love for Queen Nuala. Eloquent and heartfelt, his words were moving 
        . . . but not quite in the direction we were expecting! 
      The gasps were many 
        as he stood up from the throne, turned to Her Majesty, knelt down before 
        her throne and asked her to marry him 
      
         
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                "Will you marry me?" 
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              given her a Crown, Brand offers Nuala a ring.  | 
            
            Methinks Her Majesty is stunned!  | 
         
         
           
            
                
                For the moment, 
                Their Majesties are in their own private kingdom, as the rest 
                of the world fades away, and they are alone in each others' eyes. 
                Their joy filled the hall and the kingdom. 
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              Queen Nuala's 
                mother, on hearing the news 
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      Photos 
        on this page courtesy of Baron Jason Thomas the Wanderer of Angels 
        
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