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Journal Entry 73
09.09.2026 My dearest journal, I cannot truly express in words how proud I was as I watched Jonas address Lithuania’s Seimas. The members of Parliament appeared entranced by the King’s speech. The standing ovation Jonas received at its conclusion brought tears of happiness to my eyes. While watching him, my thoughts returned to when we were children. Back then, I…
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Journal Entry 72
07.09.2026 Deciphering lines three and four will need to wait. Duty calls in the form of my responsibilities as Private Secretary. Jonas and I flew to Vilnius this morning for his first state visit to Lithuania. The King will focus on developing trade and cultural ties with the Baltic nation, while I tour properties for the establishment of the first…
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Journal Entry 71
05.09.2026 Line Two. To be honest with you, my obsession with decoding the cryptic line consumed every minute of my day. 995 – Елизавета – 50912040 – Fragmente I cannot recall whether I ate a meal today. I do not feel hungry. Instead, I feel nauseous and dizzy—something I have not experienced since Karina and the children were taken from…
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Journal Entry 70
04.09.2026 Although I asked Fräulein Heng to help me decipher the next line, she declined each time I asked. No—at Die Verborgene Tasse. No—when we arrived home. No—during yesterday’s breakfast. I felt like a child begging his mother. In hindsight, I should not have told her that the letter was written in blood. Then again, I have always been honest…
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Journal Entry 69
02.09.2026 Fräulein Heng—not only is she our family’s nanny, but I also consider her my therapist, my advisor, and, above all, my friend. When I asked Fräulein Heng this morning if she would consider joining me for afternoon tea at Die Verborgene Tasse Tea Room in Eberbach, she took a deep breath and asked, “What have you done now?” I…
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Journal Entry 68
01.09.2026 I spent most of the day attending meetings with Jonas and various members of Parliament. To be honest, my thoughts were elsewhere, and it was evident that the King was aware of my inability to remain focused. At times during the discussions and planning sessions, Jonas appeared to take on the roles of both Dorstenland’s King and his own…
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Journal Entry 67
30.08.2026 Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, is it not? My mind did not receive the memo. Hohenzollern – Friedrich – Sohn – Katte Those four words made up the first line of the letter. Although I burned the letter in front of Jonas, I had quickly written down its contents after retreating to my bedchamber, leaving…
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Journal Entry 66
29.08.2026 Today, I accompanied King Jonas and Crown Princess Emily to the Königlich Norwegische Botschaft in Eberbach, where His Majesty paid his respects following the passing of King Harald V. Emily and I watched in silence as Jonas, fountain pen in hand, paused several times before writing his message and signing the condolence book. After Norway’s Ambassador Trygve Husebø received…
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Journal Entry 65
27.08.2026 Jonas was not pleased with me this evening. His Majesty arrived at my residence determined to learn the contents of the letter I burned in the firepit on Monday. I understood his concern. Had our roles been reversed, I would have expressed my concerns as well. Needless to say, the King left my home without the information he sought.…
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Journal Entry 64
24.08.2026 My workday started brilliantly, then ended in a blur. I spent the day coordinating the King’s schedule for the week with Parliament, followed by accepting or declining press interview requests with Jonas. The King’s schedule is so complicated that it is a wonder I can give my friend time to eat, much less breathe. I need to make sure…
