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Journal Entry 43
25.06.2026 Trade talks went well with the government representatives from Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, and Malaysia. Singapore’s prime minister hosted the event at the Istana. King Jonas, Prime Minister Sabine Keller, and I were graciously provided a private tour of the presidential palace, followed by a reception with the representatives and their support staff. The King and our prime minister secured trade agreements with the representatives of their nations to purchase drones designed and manufactured in Dorstenland for commercial and military purposes. After the meetings concluded, Jonas, Sabine, and I travelled directly to Changi Airport. As I took my seat on the King’s airplane, I could not stop smiling. Jonas…
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Journal Entry 42
24.06.2026 Ich habe Singapur ins Herz geschlossen! Meeting Fräulein Heng’s family this afternoon was the pinnacle of our visit to Singapore, at least it was mine. I was honored to meet her brother, sisters, and extended family. Jonas and I soaked up stories of when Fräulein Heng was a little girl living in Singapore, and what inspired her to start a new life in Dorstenland. Fräulein Heng and her brother served us chicken curry that they made from scratch. Fräulein Heng knows how much I enjoy her cooking, particularly chicken curry. There were many times that I would find her squatting outside my home’s kitchen door, crushing dried red peppers…
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Journal Entry 41
23.06.2026 Well, today did not go as I had initially planned. I was hoping the King and I would have toured and explored Singapore. Unfortunately, I was exhausted. I begged Jonas to leave our hotel room and take a tour of the island, but he declined. He had mentioned that he needed to prepare for the upcoming trade talks on Friday, but I swear I heard him say that he was not going to tour without me. Jonas stayed all day with me in the presidential suite at the Marina Bay Sands. Even while I tried to nap, he would nudge me to see if I needed anything. When dinnertime…
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Journal Entry 40
22.06.2026 After all these years, I still have not become comfortable with the press. Granted, they are doing their part to get a story or report on a story, I understand that much. I still do not understand how King Jonas, world leaders, and celebrities are able to focus when different questions are being asked of them at the same time, as if they were almost yelling. Prime Minister Sabine Keller was astounding this afternoon, in her professional presentation during the trade and cultural talks at Diaoyutai. I am sure she made Jonas proud. Sabine has the stature of Margaret Thatcher, yet the kind of persona Barbara Bush portrayed during…
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Journal Entry 39
20.06.2026 What an amazing morning and early afternoon! There were so many places that I wanted to visit and tour in Beijing, but our time was quite limited. The King and I were unable to make it to one of the places I wanted to visit the most, the Forbidden City, due to time constraints. Before leaving Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, we asked our hosts to direct us to a place where they thought we would have a unique cultural experience. When our motorcade arrived at Panjiayuan market. I was initially concerned about the dense crowd at the market. Above all, Jonas’s security and safety are my number one priority. However,…
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Journal Entry 38
19.06.2026 What an amazing welcome from the Chinese when we arrived in Beijing this evening. Jonas was truly honored, as he had not expected such a large event, nor had I. The King was presented with a box containing two Pan Chang knots by a beautifully dressed little girl. Jonas met briefly with the young girl and her family, who said they made the knots specifically for him. The family asked Jonas to place one in his castle and one in his office. After arriving, our motorcade travelled to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, where we are staying during the state visit. Before we retired for the evening, we dined with…
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Journal Entry 37
18.06.2026 I am honestly relieved that we are finally on our way to Beijing. The G7 summit had me wanting to pull my hair out, making sure Jonas stayed on schedule. Every leader and their support team were on strict timelines, which made every minute count. The King and I spent this evening during our flight, preparing for his state visit to China. Behind the upcoming pomp and pageantry, Jonas will work with President Xi Jinping regarding trade and cultural exchange. This evening was nice sitting with Jonas next to me. We certainly work well together, and there is no absence of badgering time between us. Even as we worked,…
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Journal Entry 36
16.06.2026 A successful day to say the least. King Jonas attended the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, near the border with Switzerland. Jonas met privately with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and French President Emmanuel Macron, followed by a constructive meeting with U.S. President Trump. I was amazed, surprised, and relieved about the amount of security at the summit. The Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG), led by the French Air and Space force, Swiss Air Force, along with thousands of law enforcement officers, provided impressive security during the summit, including to support staff such as myself. Jonas briefly discussed the Israeli-U.S.-Iranian and the Russian-Ukrainian…
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Journal Entry 35
14.06.2026 This evening, King Jonas and I left for Canada to attend the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. The King will be representing Dorstenland as a guest nation. The summit begins Jonas’s first foreign travel since the death of Queen Claudia and the attempted coup of our monarchy. My anxiety and stress levels are high. My workload increased dramatically as I tried to schedule and confirm meetings with Jonas and leaders of the G7, including President Trump. I am excited about our visit to Asia. Although I anticipate working hard as the King’s private secretary, I scheduled some time for Jonas and me to sightsee in China and Singapore. I’m…
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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 to be with his children as well. However, it became clear that our children planned to spend the day together, without their fathers Jonas decided to join some of the workers from his non-profit organization during a renovation and asked me to join. Of course, I could not decline. Not…
