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The sun had just set on the kingdom of Xania, casting a warm golden glow over the palace as servants bustled about, making final preparations for the grand welcome party for their new Princess. The palace rumbled with the sound of servants hurrying off to carry out their orders, and the clashing of cutlery from the kitchen was mingled with the mouth-watering aroma which wafted up into the air.
The preparations for the party had taken weeks, with the palace staff working day and night to ensure everything was perfect by the time the new royal couple would arrive. The ballroom was the focal point of the party, and it had been decorated with the finest silk and velvet drapes, with elegant chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The long tables were set with the finest linens, silverware, a
