Bride and groom Quote by John Flanagan
““As Patron-Sponser, I am charged with..."-he pasued and consulted the notes-"adding a sense of royal cachet to proceedings today." He waited while a ripple of conversation ran around the room. Nobody was quite sure what adding a sense of royal cachet really meant. But everyone agreed that it sounded impressive indeed. Lady Pauline's mouth twitched in a smile and she looked down at the table. Halt found something of vast interest in the ceiling beams high above. Duncan continued. My second duty is..."-again he consulted his notes to make sure he had the wording correct-"to provide an extremly expensive present to the bride and groom..." Lady Pualine's head jerked at that. She leaned forward and turned to make eye contact with Lord Anthony. The Chamberlain met her gaze, his face completely devoid of expression. Then, very slowly, one eyelid slid down in a wink. He liked Lady Pauline and Halt a great deal and he'd added that duty without consulting them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Royal Chronicles, 2005
A courtier describes the elaborate, costly duties and subtle power plays in royal ceremonies.
In simple terms: Courtly duties are lavish and politically charged.
Key Takeaway
Navigate court politics with discretion.
Themes
politics
ritual
power dynamics
Mood
intrigue
dramatic
Type
fiction
dialogue
When to use this quote
- royal wedding planning
- political negotiations
- courtly intrigue
Key Concepts
court etiquette
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do symbols of status affect decision‑making?
- What hidden motives lie behind ceremonial duties?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize costly obligations, overlooking personal costs.
