My boys are no longer children, they are grown men who are strong, intelligent, and well loved not only among their family, but among the entire kingdom. They have received many fine gifts and well wishes.
I will retain my role as King until the day of my death, but meanwhile, Thomas will inherit his own castle fit for a young king as well as the rights to this family journal.
Princess Anne is no longer a little girl, but a young woman. One with many suitors, in fact. However, I've been speaking with two fellow kings who both want her betrothed to their sons. I have much to think on and little time to do it, but this is an important matter so it will get the attention it deserves. Meanwhile, she is enjoying her new jewels and crown as well as the attention of her mother who hadn't left her side the entire day.
Speaking of her mother, the Queen feels as if she may be with child, but isn't certain as of now.
Another kitchen worker has died last night. I was at first told it may have been an illness, but it appears the fool starved himself to death while working in the kitchen. Survival of the fittest, I suppose. He'll be replaced by this afternoon.
We have all survived the terrible illness that had taken us down. It was a bad one, but we're strong and survived it. My sons had their birthday. I'm very proud of the men they're becoming. Thomas is going to be a great king in his time.
The builders have finally finished the new castle and we are settling in nicely. This is only our second night here so some minor things do need to be adjusted, but overall, the workers have moved our things in rather quickly and have done well.
The princes enjoy having their own chambers and Princess Anne is happy with her more feminine chambers as well. Her birthday will be upon us in only a few days and I intend to surprise her with jewels befitting a beautiful young princess. I am sure she will be pleasantly surprised.
