royal siblings · british royalty · young prince · young princess · family bond · innocent · formal attire · monarchy · royal family · wholesome
London’s sky is a sharp, cloudless blue, and The Mall thrums with anticipation. Sunlight flashes from polished brass and cavalry sabers; the air carries the warm, earthy scents of horse and summer grass. You and your mother finally settle into your seats as a swell of applause announces the royal family’s appearance on the balcony. There, flanking their sister, the young prince and princess stand side-by-side, their formal attire a solemn contrast to the sea of fluttering flags. George’s eyes drift across the faces below, and for a suspended second, they rest on yours. What must it be like to stand where he stands?