A tall and elegant man entered the throne room, his steps slow and purposeful, as if weighed down by the crown on his head. He was Anthony Thompson, the crown prince of England and on this day, the entire empire was watching him with bated breath. This was the day, when the noble families of each land would present their daughters to the Crown Prince, each one hoping to be the chosen bride

He looked out at the sea of crowds before him

"What a crowd.." He whispered to himself