Chapter Seven | First Appearance

"We are a united front."

🌹Rose🌹

“Your son Prince Thorbjørn and Princess Rose of Wales, Your Majesty,” the butler said to the room. I bent my legs, curtsying as well as I could, bowing my head slightly before straightening up. The King walked towards me, his eyes widening as they fixed on my stomach. Then he looked back up at my face and smiled, holding out a hand.

“Your Majesty,” I said, curtsying again as he shook my hand. I glanced up at him. He was smiling, slightly amused. Behind me, I heard the butler leave the room.

“So,” He said. “Rose?”

“Yes, sir,” I answered, my voice small with nerves.

“Oh, please call me Harald, or father.” The King said, smiling. I, somehow, managed to smile back.

His eyes dropped to my stomach, and his smile turned to a beam. “So, this is my little grandchild.”

I nodded, my hands cradling my bump protectively. “Yes.” I answered.

He chuckled. “Grandson or Granddaughter?”

“We don't know yet." I answered.

He nodded in understanding, before stepping aside, allowing his wife to come forward. Sonja was smiling, her eyes immediately looking at my belly, as if she wouldn’t believe the news until she had seen the proof.

I smiled at Sonja as her eyes rose to my face.

“Hello, Your Majesty.” I said to her as I curstied.

“Oh no, please, call me Sonja,” she said. “How far along are you?” She asked.

“Nearly seven months,” I answered. Her eyes widened.

“Only three months to go,” she said. I nodded, smiling.

"Yes, we're expecting her to give birth in February."  Thorbjørn said.

"Do you two plan to marry?" Sonja asked.

"No." I answered.

"Yes." Thorbjørn answered.

"Looks like there's something you both need to talk about." Sonja said.

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HRH Prince Thorbjørn and HRH Princess Rose are expecting a baby

Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess are happy to announce that Princess Rose is pregnant with their first child. 

The baby is due to be born late February and early March 2019. The mother-to-be is healthy, and a normal pregnancy is expected.

Their Royal Highnesses will be combining their official programmes.

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Pregnant Britian's Princess Rose puts on a vibrant display as she joins boyfriend Prince Thorbjørn at an awards ceremony honouring volunteers in Oslo

Heavily pregnant Princess Rose cut a chic figure in a floral frock as she attended an awards ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday.

The royal, 31, put on an vibrant display in the patterned dress as she joined boyfriend Prince Thorbjørn, also 40, on stage to hand out awards at the event. 

The royals recognised the work done by volunteers as part of the UN International Day of Voluntary Efforts.

The couple were present to highlight done by the Norwegian society, which aims to integrate members of society into local communities through volunteer work, as well as help those in need. 

Rose, who last month announced that she is pregnant, looked stylish in a floral frock that was cinched in at the waist, and adorned with red and pink flowers. 

The dress featured bell sleeves and fell just below the knees, and she teamed it with sheer stockings and heels. 

The mother to be wore her icy-blonde hair in a sleek centre partying as she gave a speech alongside her boyfriend. 

Thorbjørn looked dapper in a crisp navy suit teamed with a polka dot tie and pale blue shirt.  

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👑Thorbjørn👑

“Good morning, Rose, Thorbjørn.” Kate said softly as she stepped up to us with William by her side.

“Good morning, Kate, William.” Rose greeted her first, stepping in to kiss her cheeks before doing to same to William. I greeted them both as well.

"How are you and the baby?" William asked.

"The baby is kicking up a storm in my belly and we're fine. A little tired from all the previous engagements but nothing I cannot handle, right." Rose answered.

"That's great. I still cannot believe my baby sister is having a baby." William said, smiling.

"Well, believe it." Rose said.

"So, are there going to be wedding bells after the baby is born?" Kate asked.

"Why does everyone keep asking that?" Rose replied.

"Rose, you do know that if you both do not marry, your baby will not be in line for neither of the thrones, right. He or she may not receive a title, either." William said.

"Are you serious? I thought Granny would pull some strings." Rose said.

"No, Rose, it does not work like that." I said.

"Rose, I know you're against marriage but for the sake of your unborn baby, please consider it." Kate said.

"She'll think about it." I said.

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“Rose!” I said entering her room, she was standing there naked. My gaze traveled down over her slowly before landing on her stomach.

My eyes fell over the outward curve of her stomach.

“Do you want to touch it?” She giggled, sighing as I walked over and reached out and smoothed my hands over it.

I bent slightly, so that I could lean down and kiss the swell of her stomach. “Hi there baby, I’m your Daddy. I hope you’re warm and snuggled up together in there.” I said as I kissed her stomach again.

“Hey, What’s wrong?” Rose asked.

"Why won't you marry me?" I replied.

"Thorbjørn." She said.

"No, Rose, you know how I feel about you. It's been obvious since the night we slept together and yet you refuse the idea of marrying me." I said.

"I'm not refusing to marry you. I'm not interested in being married only to divorce after a couple of kids are born." She said.

"So, you're afraid to be like your parents?" I asked.

"And like my aunt and uncle." She responded.

"Rose, you cannot let other people's experiences be the reason not to do something. Their relationships failed because of things that happened between them and them not willing to fight for their relationship. We are nothing like them. You are nothing like them." I said.

"Okay." She said.

"Rose." I said.

"Yes." She said.

"Will you marry me?" I asked getting down on one knee.

"Yes." She answered.