Princess Annabelle blinked. She looked in the direction of the male voice that had addressed her. It was sir Duncan. She listened as he gave her a quick report. She nodded. 
"Thank you. That will be all, Sir Duncan."
She sighed and looked towards the entry way again. She looked worried about something. 


Madeline stepped forward. She walked up to sir Duncan. 
"Suitors will soon begin to arrive. I am sure the princess is more focused on finding the alliance we need through her decision to wed herself off to a powerful prince or successor."
She frowned a bit. She looked at Princess Annabelle, concerned.