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. I was seated with some of the ministers’ support team members.

I was relieved that the press was exited from the room while we ate our meals. I am sure at some point, a photographer would have captured the glances Jonas, and I were giving one another from where we were seated. There is something deep resonating between the two of us. I know we both feel whatever is transpiring. Our glances were not usual. Not usual in the least.

Our workday ended with a briefing about Armenia’s interest in joining the EU, and Russia’s response. The briefing included an update by Congo’s ambassador regarding the Ebola outbreak, then concluded with a phone call with Dorstenland’s U.S. ambassador about the status of the apparent collapse of the Iran-U.S. talks.

I had a lovely dinner this evening with Otto and Emma. Both continue to engage with mental health professionals to process their captivity and the death of their mother, my wife, Karina. I know I should seek out assistance to help me properly grieve but now is not the time. My children and my King need me to be strong from them. I will not let them down.