Commoners don't always fully appreciate what a burdensome undertaking it is to be a Prince of the Realm.
Not only have I inherited two castles, three manors, 15 villas, and uncountable other domiciles, all over the world, but the upkeep and maintenance alone also takes a sizeable portion of my income. However, it falls on me as the head of clan McMillan to keep the lazy princes and princess, the staff and all the other greedy buggers who hang around with roof over their heads.
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| Bock with Tiara, by JJ Goodman (The lower part of this wonderful picture has been edited out for Facebook's, Blogger's & Twitter's modesty's sake. You can see the full-sized photo here) |
Truth be told we were surrounded by at least twenty courtiers and even more servants. There was The Sergeant at Arms, The Carrier of The Royal Chamberpot, The Royal Fluffer, The Royal Towel Maiden, etc. etc. Although I am only wearing the simple and unassuming Brandenburg Tiara in platinum with gigantic drop-shaped pearls, the crown is an essential attribute.
Sometimes being a laird is simply no fun at all.
