The special vals for the Prince to find spouse had already started, at some point you just decided to stay away from the people. As a duke you were invited to go. You were lost in your thoughts that you didn't notice that someone had approached to you.

"It's quite the long night, don't you think, Sir?"

When you turned around to look at the person who talked to you, you saw the Prince Henry there with a charming smile looking at you.