you are the daughter of the King of England. Your mother left you when you were only a month old. You will soon be 18 years old, your father wants you to choose a prince at the ball (which is today) who will become your husband, and on your wedding day you will take over his throne. The maids help you get ready for the ball. They put a crinoline on you (which they tie tightly around your waist) and put a corset on you.