Everyone please take your seats as we progress with the recounting of our royal family's attendance at the Royal Table.
I hope everyone is dressed properly and prepared with manners and etiquette fit for a prince or princess.
Now, on with our tale...
As we ascended the winding stairs leading deeper into the castle,
I noticed the image of our hostess herself upon a magnificent stained glass window:
Upon reaching the summit of the staircase, we were promptly led to our table.
We had been seated near the entrance hall (and opposite the portal to Fantasyland).
I berated myself for not inquiring about a setting nearer the window.
Ah well, this area allows for less back-lit portraits throughout our morning repast.
The table was adorned with properly folded napkins and Wishing Stars at each setting.
Furthermore, wands were distributed to the princesses whilst the knights were armed with swords.
Upon inspection, you can clearly view the CRT insignia upon the swords hilt.
The princess wands, however, were inscribed with the words Cinderellas Royal Table
Our royal assembly was enchanted with their gifts and displayed their pleasure in the accompanying portraits:
Prince X was diligently pre-occupied with the provided packets of sugar.
He proceeded to arrange them in and out of their appropriate box.
This presented a splendid occasion for capturing the royal queen with her offspring:
Now it was high time that I was included in a portrait.
There, of course, should be evidence that I attended this royal ball along with my clan.
And what better way to immortalize the occasion than kissing the fair princess?
To my surprise, the princess took it upon herself to return the favor:
Breakfast was pleasant and quite enjoyable.
It was served family-style and we feasted on eggs, bacon, sausage, pastries, fruit, french toast, and potato casserole.
The casserole was a nice departure from the other staples but one does not, after all, come to the castle to eat.
Its all about the ambiance, the experience, and the magic!
A gentleman introduced himself as our servant and regarded us as royalty throughout the meal.
Each member of our royal family was addressed as such and our servants acted accordingly.
It enhanced the experience quite dramatically.
Soon it was time for the host princesses to make their appearance.
Our servant indicated that I should focus my recording device upon a certain location.
Apparently all of the princesses would address the assembly together before making their rounds.
Indeed they did and, thanks to our servant, I was prepared.
It was a regal portrait if I do say so without boasting.
Princess DD was busting to make the acquaintances of the princesses once again.
The establishment was bustling with lots of little princesses also eagerly awaiting their introductions to the newcomers.
In my opinion, the princesses congregated with us more at the Castle Akershus than at this palace.
Then again, it is hard to quarrel with the experience of being inside
THE Castle!
It is, after all, the icon of this realm.
As the princesses began their tour around the facility, our servant hurried over.
DD was presented with a birthday cupcake and card.
The servant explained that the cupcake was only to be consumed after the meal.
But he wanted to bring the accompanying card for the princesses to autograph when they arrived.
Then, without prompting, the servant asked the prince DS if he also would like to enjoy a cupcake after his meal.
DS grinned with delight and the servant promised to present one at his earliest convenience.
We attempted to partake in our morning banquet but, alas, our princess was too excited to eat.
She barely touched her repast as she eyed the other princesses with awe.
Our table was near the end of the princesses journey throughout the castle so DD was bursting upon their arrival.
The Princess Jasmine led the assembly and our prince surprised us with a desire to be included in the portrait.
Jasmine completed her visit by autographing DDs card and then passed it to the Princess Belle who had now arrived.
Belle was clad in her country dress and our Maiden was delighted to capture a solo portrait her:
Snow White was next in the procession and autographed DDs card while congratulating her on her date of birth.
She also gathered our little ones together for a group portrait
Before obligatory poses with just the
The princess pageant concluded with the appearance of the Sleeping Beauty.
Princess Aurora autographed the card and wished DD a Happy Birthday
Then posed with both prince and princess
Prior to receiving a royal hug from the princess
The card was now complete.
It was pleasing that each princess in turn autographed it personally.
However, due to this process, the card lacked signatures from the Princesses Ariel and Cinderella.
I found this peculiar since this
IS, after all, the Royal Table of Princess Cinderella.
Therefore, I favored the card from Castle Akershus which was complete even if it was not fulfilled in person.
Alas, our time with royal family was drawing towards an end.
Please join us again for the finale of this wonderful experience.
Can't wait for our trip in 2 months!!
But glad he was able to enjoy himself, they do bounce back quickly don't they?
but the backlighting was too much.
Your family is so adorable!
Okay, enough silliness... Love those photos! but especially the one with all the princesses on the "dias" thing. By the way, do they get to keep their wands and swords, or are they just for using while at the meal??
