Anika kept on looking around, admiring the way every soldier was perfectly aligned and in their pristine uniforms.
A group of five Royal Guards entered through the main gate, mounted on white horses that had their manes and tails intricately braided. They stopped near the stairs and took a look around, immediately followed by the Royal Carriage with its gold-coloured engravings and decorations.
Two of the stable boys approached the horses, and the page jumped to the floor, quickly opened the door of the carriage, and made a deep bow. The King exited first, and Alex and everyone else made a deep bow to him.
The King then looked back and helped his daughter to descend the small step, and the Princess lady’s maid followed her. As they were walking up the stairs to meet Alex, the stable boy
