In world announcement from the Nov Gazette: The Royal Steward has announced that this year’s presentations to Queen Charlotte will take place beginning at ten of the morning on February 20th, 1812. All persons interested in either presenting themselves for the first time or a return to the Marriage Market are encouraged to attend to receive Her Majesty's favor. Members of families of debuts and suitors or members of the court and nobility are welcome to attend court that day to pay attendance upon the Queen’s observations.
OOC: You can use this thread to make any out of character arrangements for your characters attendance or participation in the presentation. Unlike the historical presentations, in our world, this event is not limited to only members of the female gender, all genders are encouraged to present. It also does not have to be for only a first marriage or for the nobility. Any eligible person might present themselves for consideration to the marriage market before the Queen. And of course, even if you are not interested in entering the marriage market yourself, it is certainly an important event to attend as a supporter or observer.
Need some inspiration from historical descriptions of what the presentations to Queen Charlotte consisted of? Check out this article And please feel free to ask any questions about how our more inclusive world might have changed these traditions here!
Lucy Beaumont will be presented (second time is a charm?) by her cousin @Abraham Griffen (Steve he/him) if only to appease (silence) her parents. She will be dressed in a Saffron coloured dress, her coiffure simply adorned with wildflowers. You may find her hanging on the arm of her dear friend Camilla @madelynblue2012 and staving off potential suitors. As this is her re-entry into society, Lucy will be taking in the crowd to see what friendships (or otherwise) she might form in the near future.
Abraham will be present, somewhat reluctantly, to present his sister Emelia Griffen, and his cousins Carrington Starling and Lucy Beaumont! He will see his friends Caroline Boscawen, Eleanor Buxton, Malaya Dakila and hopefully Captain Blackmore and Dr. Hartwright. Abraham will be wearing more somber colors to this event than usual.
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The Honourable Carrington Starling will be presented by xir distant cousin, @Abraham Griffen (Steve he/him)
Here is a link to the form to give us details on this! There are also some folks coordinating on the Discord so feel free to hop in there! https://airtable.com/shrjSukGQ6zc8Xpxw
when are RSVPs for this going up?
Lady Camilla Davenport would like to be presented to Queen Charlotte
I have my court outfit! Also, original picture I used for the back of the jacket in case its not clear how its meant to look:
The Boscawens will be there to support the presentation since both sisters Sara and Caroline already debuted. Word would have arrived to the court that Caroline’s father Hugh Boscawen is now Viscount Falmouth (after his brother’s death) and Caroline would be Heir Apparent.
(let me know if I have to submit/edit peerage titles somewhere else ok?)
Miss Faolain-Moreau would like to be presented to the Queen.
It is up to you. With our retake on what marriage means in this Alternative History, it would make sense to continue to present yourself to Queen Charlotte as long as you still wanted to be considered an eligible person for a strategic marriage.
If your character was presented last season, would there be a need to present again?
The Honourable Carrington Starling would like to be presented to the Queen, health permitting. :)