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Journal Entry 34
13.06.2026 I was planning to spend today with Otto and Emma, but it appears that I have become a backseat to their social lives. At their age, I completely understand their independence. This morning, I sent a text to Jonas asking what his plans were for the day. I only keep a schedule of his royal duties. Ironically, Jonas intended…
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Journal Entry 33
11.06.2026 I love this picture of King Jonas and me in front of his castle. The setting was not suggested by the photographer or by me, but at Jonas’s insistence. Before we began our workday, Jonas gave me a present and asked me to unwrap it. Inside was a framed picture of the two of us that he asked me…
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Journal Entry 32
09.06.2026 What an exciting day for all the people of Dorstenland. Jonas officiated the prime minister’s oath of office ceremony for Sabine Keller, as the first female Ministerpräsidentin des Königreichs Dorstenland. Following the ceremony, the King gave his ceremonial speech to parliament and the citizens of our nation. I met Sabine years ago while she was Dorstenland’s ambassador to Singapore.…
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Journal Entry 31
08.06.2026 I woke up this morning dreading the outcome of the election of our new prime minister to represent Parlament von Dorstenland. Our nation suffered deeply when Prime Minister Hans Northcott attempted last year to overthrow King Jonas and the monarchy. Northcott influenced his political party, Neu Christlich Demokratische Partei Dorstenlands, to do his bidding in parliament and in a…
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Journal Entry 30
07.06.2026 I joined Jonas today to help during one of his personal community projects. The King’s way of relaxing is his favorite past-time; construction projects for the needy. A recently closed boy’s preparatory is under renovation to house low-income senior citizens in Feldkirch, Eberbach. Jonas turned down the project’s board of director’s idea of having the home named after the…
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Journal Entry 29
06.06.2026 Today was brilliant! Otto, Emma, and I accompanied the King and his four children, Princess Emily, Prince Boris, Princess Sophie, and Princess Tatiana to the 2026 Pride Festival in Eberbach. I was humbled by the excitement, community, and acceptance of those who took part and attended the festival. Bands from Prague to Ireland to Oregon in the USA, performed…
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Journal Entry 28
04.06.2026 As I stare out of my study’s window at the beautiful architecture on the hill, I ponder the question, “Is it a castle or a palace?” I guess in today’s time, one would refer to King Jonas’s home as a palace. However, based on the structure alone, I would say the King lives in a castle. Perhaps my thoughts…
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Journal Entry 27
03.06.2026 Today, King Jonas and I released our official portrait. I am humbled and proud to be the King’s best friend and to hold our nation’s position as His private secretary. Long live the King. Long live Dorstenland.
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Journal Entry 26
02.06.2026 I am exhausted. Today, the King and I were in back-to-back meetings addressing the rising influence of AI. Jonas welcomed ministers from nine European nations to discuss investments in AI technology and to express his sincere warnings if AI was left unchecked. Prior to the official meetings, Jonas hosted a breakfast for the ministers in the castle’s grand ballroom.…
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Journal Entry 25
31.05.2026 As I look out my window, the King’s castle does not look the same. My study does not look the same. Nothing looks or feels the way it used to. Jonas and I have both lost our wives. Our lives have changed forever. Our children’s lives have changed forever. Yet, I cannot stop thinking about the pain he is…
