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HelpRe: Royal Year Game #2
in reply to a message by Nia
Sweden, 1673
Money: 12,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[13] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[10] Schlamm, Första Hunden av Sverige (white and brown mottled coat, brown eyes)
In the aftermath of the famine, cholera has spread, and Iris passed away this year. Josef wishes fervently he had forced her to go with Lucia to the convent. He writes often to his sister, but her replies are clipped and formal. He knows she wishes to forget what they have been through.
Sweden, 1674
Money: 12,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[14] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[nb] Blomma, Första Katten av Sverige (fluffy grey coat, grey eyes)
Josef did not initially intend to replace Schlamm when he passed away this year, but when he realized how lonely he was, he purchased a kitten, which he named Blomma. Blomma is calm and composed, much like Josef himself.
Sweden, 1675
Money: 12,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[15] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[nb] Valda Sofija Jolanta Margarita, Princese no Latvija (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[1] Blomma, Första katten av Sverige (fluffy grey coat, grey eyes)
The Latvian Karaliene, Jolanta, has recently given birth to a daughter, Princese Valda Sofija Jolanta Margarita. Her husband, Karalis Raimonds, has written to Kung Josef's advisors to ask that she be made a ward of the Swedish court - the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth has stationed troops near Latvia's borders, and the rulers of the small country want to make sure their first-born daughter is safe whilst they and their sons prepare for war. She has come to the court, and though she is not taking on a full Swedish name as she will hopefully be able to return to her homeland one day, the people of Sweden have affectionately nicknamed her Sonia av Lettland. Josef does not know that his ever-efficient mother had been communicating with the Latvian royalty for years, making arrangements for exchange of wards if either of the two vulnerable, pacifistic nations were to come under threat. Josef thinks Sonia is sweet, but has been spending most of his recent time with his advisors, as next year he will begin to make his own governing decisions.
Sweden, 1676
Money: 12,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[16] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[1] Valda Sofija Jolanta Margarita, Princese no Latvija (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
Unfortunately, Blomma fell into a river and drowned this year. Josef mourned her dearly, but realized, a few months after her death, that the presence of baby Sonia at court has made him less lonely. He took her on a tour of the territory this year, and the people fawned over pretty little Sonia. She is lucky to be here - Latvia is currently under attack, as poor Raimonds and Jolanta had predicted.
Sweden, 1678
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[17] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[2] Valda Sofija Jolanta Margarita, Princese no Latvija (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
Though Josef's advisors warned against it, the young Kung felt it was his moral duty to send troops to protect Latvia at the Polish-Lithuanian border. Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful and Latvia is currently occupied. After the heir died of sepsis from a wound he had contracted in battle, the Karalis and Karaliene went into hiding with their remaining sons.
Sweden, 1679
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[18] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
After emergency negotiations with Russia, the homeland of Josef's fiancée Tatiana, the Kung was able to convince them to send troops to support Latvia. The native monarchy have been rightfully reinstated and 'Sonia av Lettland' has been returned to her country and her family. Josef will miss the clever little infant terribly and has promised to visit her.
Sweden, 1679
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[19] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
Josef has taken another tour of his territory this year, knowing this will be his last chance to do so as an autonomous monarch before he marries next year.
Sweden, 1680
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[20] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[16] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[nb] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
The Tsarevna has arrived in Sweden, taken her new name and married the Kung! She is a very quiet young woman with an aptitude for languages and for sewing, though she shies from any mention of the affairs of state. She looks up to her new husband greatly, seeing him as the pinnacle of wisdom and marvelling at the suffering he has survived. He, on the other hand, finds her sweet and simple, a comforting solace from the grand intricacies of royal life. On visiting the Latvian royal family, she proved affectionate and maternal with Josef's beloved Sonia (or Valda as she is now once more known), qualities Josef very much admires. She has shown the same qualities more recently with their own newborn child (and heir!), Christer, who resembles her in every way. It was unanimously agreed that of course the new Furste ought to be engaged to the five-year-old Latvian Princese!
Sweden, 1681
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[21] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[17] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[1] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
After Josef unfortunately had to make cuts to the police this year due to the country's very low gold reserves, angry peasants stormed the palace, demanding stronger law-keeping. Josef was able to placate them, but the event did give Tatiana a fright.
Sweden, 1682
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[22] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[18] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[2] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
After a visit to a monastery near the palace, Josef began to wonder what shape his life might have taken had he not been born into the royal family. Nevertheless, he loves his wife and child.
Sweden, 1683
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[23] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[19] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[3] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[nb] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
A second son was born to Tatiana this year, with distinctive red hair that the Swedish royal family has not seen in some time. The chubby and ever-laughing Christer is fascinated with his new little brother Olle.
Sweden, 1684
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[24] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[20] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[4] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[1] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
Olle has been engaged to the Drottning's newborn niece, the Tsarevna Yuliana Alexandrovna. Sweden, though still close to bankrupt, is content; ties with Latvia and Russia have strengthened the country's international standing and the three countries appear to be forming a close alliance.
Sweden, 1685
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[25] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[21] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[5] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[2] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
Josef has been spending long periods of time in religious study. Tatiana misses him terribly when he withdraws in this way, but distracts herself with the children. He does not seem to notice that his dear sweet wife pines for him so dreadfully.
Sweden, 1686
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 84%
[26] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[22] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[6] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[3] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
Happily, increased trade with Russia and Latvia has led to a period of economic prosperity for Sweden.
Sweden, 1687
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[27] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[23] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[7] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[4] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth once more attempted an expansion into Latvia this year; Russia and Sweden immediately went to their ally's defence and their combined might was enough to make them successful. Josef is now happily very popular - the people recognize his wisdom, morality and devotion - and even the kingdom's coffers are looking slightly healthier.
Sweden, 1688
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[28] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[24] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[8] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[5] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
The royal family have spent the year touring their territory, as the adoring people wish to greet and thank their Kung.
Sweden, 1689
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[29] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[25] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[9] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[6] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
[nb] Benjamin Hans (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Tatiana and Josef welcome their third son, Hasse. Christer, always fond of children despite his bluster, is spending all his time in the nursery, but Olle is not very interested.
Sweden, 1690
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[30] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[26] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[10] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[7] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
[1] Benjamin Hans (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Now that the country is more stable, Josef has once more increased funding to the police, attempting to make them more fair and effective as a force.
Sweden, 1691
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[31] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[27] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[11] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[8] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
[2] Benjamin Hans (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[nb] Lukas Theodor (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Yet another son has been born to the Swedish royal family, little Theo.
Sweden, 1692
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[32] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[28] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[12] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[3] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[1] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Sadly, Tatiana's brother the Tsar died this year. She has become very withdrawn, but is grateful for the comfort of her husband and children. Since Olle is engaged to his only daughter, and does himself have Russian blood, it is decided that the little boy will travel to Russia to become Georgiy Iosifovich, Tsar of Russia. He will wed his fiancée and take on royal duties when they are both of age; for now advisors are taking over the governance of Russia. The Furste is scared, but understands this is his duty. He has a serious and domineering bent and will make a good Tsar one day.
Sweden, 1693
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[33] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[29] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[13] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[4] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[2] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[nb] Daniel Emanuel, Furste av Sverige (red hair, grey eyes)
It seems as soon as one son leaves the palace the Drottning becomes pregnant with another! Tatiana's calling in life is certainly as a mother, though her husband does wonder if his calling truly is as a Kung. He has talent, wisdom and balance, but he is most content when alone with his books. Like his brother the Tsar, Danne is red-haired, but he has his father's solemn grey eyes.
Sweden, 1694
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[34] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[30] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[14] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[5] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[3] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[1] Daniel Emanuel, Furste av Sverige (red hair, grey eyes)
There has been some unrest in Russia - Tsar Georgiy's wine was found to be poisoned and he was ill for several days. Luckily, he recovered. It is suspected that the culprit may be the late tsar's cousin, who believes he has a stronger claim to the throne.
Sweden, 1695
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[35] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[31] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[15] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[6] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[4] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[2] Daniel Emanuel, Furste av Sverige (red hair, grey eyes)
The cousin responsible for the assassination attempt on the young Tsar Georgiy has been stirring trouble in Russia; civil war was only narrowly averted when Josef met with his advisors and a plan was devised for some minor educational reforms to appease the peasants - without their support the rival 'tsar' will go nowhere.
Sweden, 1697
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[36] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[32] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[16] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [21] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[7] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[5] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[3] Daniel Emanuel, Furste av Sverige (red hair, grey eyes)
The little Sonia av Lettland has at last permanently joined the Swedish royal family! Though of course she is now, formally, Sofia av Sverige, the people still call her their old affectionate nickname. She is a clipped, intelligent woman who Christer finds slightly intimidating, but the people love her if only for the romantic nature of her story, and her new father-in-law is delighted to have her in the palace - the two spend much time together speaking on matters of history and politics. She is likely to make an excellent Drottning. The two kingdoms held a great wedding to celebrate their union after so many years of co-operation.
Sweden, 1698
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[37] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[33] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[17] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [22] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[8] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[6] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Unfortunately, little Danne succumbed to cholera this year. Tatiana is inconsolable; she wishes she could find solace in her adored husband, but he seems impenetrable. Hasse and Theo go to their mother for comfort, but Christer feels he is too old for tears and therefore suppresses his feelings. He is frustrated that he cannot bond adequately with his wife - there seems to be no romantic spark between them and they have not shared a bedroom since their wedding night.
Sweden, 1699
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[38] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[34] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[18] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [23] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[9] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[7] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
After Theo contracted a mild flu this year, the family were terrified, fearing he would face the same feat as Danne. Luckily, he survived, and was running around the castle with Hasse again within a week.
Sweden, 1700
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[39] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[35] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[19] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [24] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[10] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[8] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Unfortunately, the celebrations of the turn of the century were dampened by severe famine.
Sweden, 1701
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[40] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[36] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[20] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [25] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[11] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[9] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
The ten-year-old Anzhela Viktoriya Vasylyna Olga Oksana, Pryntsesa Ukrayiny, has been offered in marriage to Hasse. Tatiana is delighted and she and Hasse are spending much time together drafting letters to the Pryntsesa. Of course, the engagement has been confirmed and she will arrive in Sweden to parry the Furste on her sixteen birthday. Now it only remains to find a bride for Theo!
Sweden, 1702
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[41] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[37] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[21] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [26] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[12] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[10] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Theo has been sickly again this year. It is very frustrating for the lively little boy, who hates being stuck in bed.
Sweden, 1703
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[42] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[38] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[22] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [27] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[13] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[11] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[nb] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
Tatiana and Josef were surprised and delighted when she had another son this year! After so many years of no new children, they had assumed she was coming to the end of her fertility. The doctors believe she will not bear another child, so she is making the most of little Mats.
Sweden, 1704
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[43] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[39] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[23] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [28] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[14] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[12] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[1] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
Theo's consistent sickness is beginning to worry his parents.
Sweden, 1705
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[44] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[40] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[24] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [29] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[15] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[13] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[2] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
Christer and Sonia have been argumentative recently - usually they just ignore each other, with Christer choosing to spend time with his brothers and Sonia being more comfortable in the company of the Kung, but recently, after Tatiana sat them down in order to politely ask if they were having any trouble conceiving a child, their coldness erupted into a screaming row, with each blaming the other for their lack of chemistry. The two have never, Tatiana learnt to her horror, been intimate. How then will the country secure an heir?
Sweden, 1706
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[45] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[41] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[25] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [30] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[16] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[14] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[3] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
Josef's hard work has resulted in another period of economic success.
Sweden, 1707
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[46] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[42] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[26] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [31] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[17] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [16] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[15] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[4] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
The solemn and beautiful Ukrainian Pryntsesa has at last arrived in Sweden. She is a quiet and mysterious young woman, who had already captured the heart of Hasse through her eloquent letters. On seeing her in her white silk on their wedding day, Hasse was entranced. He knew he would never be able to even look at another woman, and began at once a collection of love poetry. Christer jokes that there must have been something in the soup that day - as on meeting the newly named Viktoria's little sister, Aleksandra Svitlana Valeriya Olena Anastasiya, Theo too fell in love, although in a rather more mundane way. The two had had a competition to see who could consume the most of Hasse and Viktoria's wedding cake, and though both had been a little embarrassed, certainly neither had objected when their parents propose they be engaged.
Sweden, 1708
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[47] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[43] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[27] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [32] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[18] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [17] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [nb] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
[16] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[5] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
Though Sofia is still barren, Viktoria has given birth to her first daughter. She sat regally in her bed as she held the little child, a slight smile on her lips, with no other indication that anything out of the ordinary had happened. Hasse raced into the room as soon as he heard the news and embraced both Viktoria and little Vivian with joy.
Sweden, 1709
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[48] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[44] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[28] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [33] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[19] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [18] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [1] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [nb] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
[17] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [16] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
[6] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige "Mats" (blonde hair, green eyes)
Two new Ukrainian girls entered the Swedish royal family this year, as Theo took his bride, Sassa, and Viktoria gave birth to another daughter, Yvonne.
Sweden, 1710
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[49] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[45] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[29] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [34] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[20] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [19] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [2] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [1] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
[18] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [17] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
[7] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige "Mats" (blonde hair, green eyes)
Viktoria is a talented violinist, and she often plays music to accompany the words of the poems Hasse writes for her.
Sweden, 1711
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[50] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[46] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[30] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [35] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[21] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [20] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [3] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [2] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
[19] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [18] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
[8] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige "Mats" (blonde hair, green eyes)
One of Josef's most trusted advisors passed away this year. The incident reminded him of his own age, and he prayed for Christer, who spends no time with his wife. Josef does not wish to breach the subject of Sonia, as he loves the girl dearly and would not be willing to ruin their intellectual relationship.
Sweden, 1712
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[51] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[47] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[31] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [36] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[22] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [21] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [4] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [3] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
[20] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [19] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
Unfortunately, little Mats came down with pneumonia this year and passed away. Tatiana spends all the time she can with her remaining sons. Josef prays.
Sweden, 1713
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[52] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[48] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[32] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [37] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[23] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [22] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [5] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [4] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
[21] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [20] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [nb] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Theo and Sassa have welcomed their first child this year, a daughter, Sigrid. Christer worries that neither he nor either of his brothers has produced a son, but he cannot bring himself to beg his wife to help him resolve the matter, and Sonia is getting a little old for child-bearing by this point no matter.
Sweden, 1714
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[53] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[49] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[33] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [38] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[24] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [23] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [6] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [5] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [nb] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[22] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [21] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [1] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Hasse and Viktoria have welcomed a third daughter.
Sweden, 1715
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[54] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[50] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[34] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [39] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[25] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [24] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [7] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [6] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [1] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[23] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [22] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [2] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Sonia has known for some time now that Christer was unfaithful to her, and she was not particularly concerned. They were not in love, why shouldn't he find love elsewhere? However, when his page-boy's sister gave birth to a son who looked suspiciously like her husband, Sonia panicked. She could not bear the idea of raising any child, let alone one that was not her own. In desperation she went to her husband's room in the middle of the night - the first time she had set foot in his bedroom since their wedding night - and told him that she knew all, and that if he attempted to pretend the child was hers, she would denounce him to the people and return to Latvia. Christer was shocked. No, there was nothing between himself and Sonia, and they often fought, but he respected her and knew how much she meant to his father. He knew that she wanted no child, and he had resigned himself to the fact that it would be one of his brothers who would bear a son to succeed him. Sonia and Christer put together enough money for the child to be raised and sent the woman away. Later that week, Christer, somewhat sheepishly, apologized to his wife for his indiscretions. She only laughed. She told him she knew, she didn't care, and she'd do it herself if she was inclined that way. That night, they slept in the same bed for the first time in their marriage, but only to sit up late talking about Sonia's favourite subjects - astronomy, mathematics, theology - and Christer's - food, wine, card games. They certainly aren't planning to touch one another and Christer is certainly still planning to keep touching other women. But the Furste and Furstinna have at last made peace with one another, and hopefully, they can one day rule together in peace.
Sweden, 1716
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[55] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[51] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[35] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [40] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[26] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [25] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [8] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [7] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [2] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[24] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [23] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [3] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Josef, in keeping with the political bent of the new century, has been carrying out some democratizing reforms to local government.
Sweden, 1717
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[56] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[52] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[36] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [41] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[27] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [26] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [9] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [8] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [3] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[25] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [24] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [4] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
The palace has been ambushed by angry peasants, who feel that the new form of local government still excludes them. Josef has listened carefully to their demands and will be making adjustments accordingly.
Sweden, 1718
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[57] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[53] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[37] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [42] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[28] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [27] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [10] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [9] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [4] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[26] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [25] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [5] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
The age-old conflict with Germany nearly resurfaced this year, but Josef, ever calm in the face of a threat, managed to resolve the issue before it came to war.
Sweden, 1719
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[58] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[54] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[38] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [43] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[29] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [28] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [11] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [10] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [5] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[27] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [26] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [6] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Over time, Christer and Sonia have become closer. There is still nothing romantic between them, and their 'relationship' is largely based on barbed comments, but even the people sense a difference. They have always loved their Sonia av Lettland, and she is still precious to them now.
Sweden, 1720
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[59] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[55] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[39] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [44] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[30] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [29] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [12] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [11] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [6] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[28] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [27] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [7] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Josef has appointed several new noblemen, hoping they will support Christer and Sonia when he is gone.
Sweden, 1721
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[60] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[56] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[40] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [45] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[31] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [30] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [12] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [7] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[29] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [28] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [8] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Vivian, always something of a character, has... run away to join the theatre. It is ridiculous, and the royal family are very, very embarrassed. Hasse misses his dear, bright and witty daughter terribly; surely Viktoria must feel the same way, though she never voices it.
Sweden, 1722
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[61] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[57] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[41] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [46] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[32] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [31] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [13] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [8] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[30] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [29] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [9] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
The extended family have taken a tour of their territory.
Sweden, 1723
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[62] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[58] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[47] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[33] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [32] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [14] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [9] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[31] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [30] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [10] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
When it was revealed to the country this year by a gossiping maid that Christer had been consistently unfaithful to the beloved Sonia, it was not long before the heir to the throne was found dead in his bed. There was no way that Sonia could tell the public the truth about their arrangement, and so she mourns her dear, silly husband with private guilt. Tatiana and Josef cannot bear losing another child, whereas clever Yvonne begins to wonder if she has a chance of inheriting the throne. It is a shame, some in the kingdom think now, that intelligent, quick-thinking, steely Sonia av Lettland will now never be Sweden's Drottning - a fate she seemed destined for.
Sweden, 1724
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[63] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[59] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[48] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[34] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [33] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [15] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [10] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[32] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [31] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [11] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
With Hasse's consultation, since he is now heir to the throne, Josef has appointed several new noblemen.
Sweden, 1725
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[64] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[60] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[49] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[35] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [34] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [16] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [11] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[33] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [32] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [12] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
-- [nb] Ylva Elin Josefina Susanne, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
Theo and Sassa were surprised and delighted when she became pregnant this year, though admittedly disappointed when the child was Josef and Tatiana's fifth grand-daughter.
Sweden, 1726
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[65] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[61] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[50] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[36] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [35] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [17] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [12] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[34] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [33] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [13] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
-- [1] Ylva Elin Josefina Susanne, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [nb] Rudolf Theodor Daniel Viktor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
God must have smiled upon Sassa and Theo, as the former has just given birth to her second child in two years - and he is a boy! The family rejoice - even Yvonne, though on the inside, she is furious.
Sweden, 1727
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[66] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[62] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[51] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[37] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [36] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [18] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [13] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[35] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [34] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [14] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
-- [2] Ylva Elin Josefina Susanne, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [1] Rudolf Theodor Daniel Viktor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
Josef has finally finished his program of reform on local government.
Sweden, 1728
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[67] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[63] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[52] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[38] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [37] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [14] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[36] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [35] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [15] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
-- [3] Ylva Elin Josefina Susanne, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [2] Rudolf Theodor Daniel Viktor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
Yvonne was married this year to the Greve Konrad Ludvig. Sassa doesn't say so, of course, but she is glad to have her out of the way. She never felt safe with that strange, quiet girl around her children - especially little Rudolf. Sigrid and Sylvia sigh together over the prospect of being married themselves; both are studious, plain, and have received no offers so far, so the concept is really rather exciting.
Sweden, 1729
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 65%
[64] Tatiana Johanna, Änka Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[53] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstina av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[39] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [38] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [15] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[37] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [36] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [4] Ylva Elin Josefina Susanne, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [3] Rudolf Theodor Daniel Viktor, Kung av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
Sigrid was delighted this year to be married to the Infante Edgardo Javier Roberto Armando, a dashing young Spanish royal who was rather impressed by her extensive collection of dissected frogs. She has left, frogs in tow, for Spain, where she will become Infanta Juana Beatriz de España. The newly christened Infanta Juana when she learnt that her dear aged father passed away not a week after she left. There has been some debate over how the crown ought to be passed on - Theo has a son, but Hasse is the eldest child and could still technically produce an heir. Neither wants to be Kung, and so the decision that has been made is that Rudolf will be crowned Kung immediately. Until then, he will govern with the help of advisors, as well his father, his Farbror Hasse, some input from Viktoria and Sassa... and of course, in reality, many decisions will lie in the hands of Sonia, as everyone knows she would had been the late Josef's choice to lead. The people are still great fans of the royal family, but there is some unsureness resulting from this unorthodox decision. Tatiana mourns her husband and wishes her children luck. She is very, very proud of them.
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"That cynicism you refer to I acquired the day I discovered I was different from little boys."
Money: 12,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[13] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[10] Schlamm, Första Hunden av Sverige (white and brown mottled coat, brown eyes)
In the aftermath of the famine, cholera has spread, and Iris passed away this year. Josef wishes fervently he had forced her to go with Lucia to the convent. He writes often to his sister, but her replies are clipped and formal. He knows she wishes to forget what they have been through.
Sweden, 1674
Money: 12,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[14] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[nb] Blomma, Första Katten av Sverige (fluffy grey coat, grey eyes)
Josef did not initially intend to replace Schlamm when he passed away this year, but when he realized how lonely he was, he purchased a kitten, which he named Blomma. Blomma is calm and composed, much like Josef himself.
Sweden, 1675
Money: 12,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[15] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[nb] Valda Sofija Jolanta Margarita, Princese no Latvija (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[1] Blomma, Första katten av Sverige (fluffy grey coat, grey eyes)
The Latvian Karaliene, Jolanta, has recently given birth to a daughter, Princese Valda Sofija Jolanta Margarita. Her husband, Karalis Raimonds, has written to Kung Josef's advisors to ask that she be made a ward of the Swedish court - the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth has stationed troops near Latvia's borders, and the rulers of the small country want to make sure their first-born daughter is safe whilst they and their sons prepare for war. She has come to the court, and though she is not taking on a full Swedish name as she will hopefully be able to return to her homeland one day, the people of Sweden have affectionately nicknamed her Sonia av Lettland. Josef does not know that his ever-efficient mother had been communicating with the Latvian royalty for years, making arrangements for exchange of wards if either of the two vulnerable, pacifistic nations were to come under threat. Josef thinks Sonia is sweet, but has been spending most of his recent time with his advisors, as next year he will begin to make his own governing decisions.
Sweden, 1676
Money: 12,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[16] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[1] Valda Sofija Jolanta Margarita, Princese no Latvija (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
Unfortunately, Blomma fell into a river and drowned this year. Josef mourned her dearly, but realized, a few months after her death, that the presence of baby Sonia at court has made him less lonely. He took her on a tour of the territory this year, and the people fawned over pretty little Sonia. She is lucky to be here - Latvia is currently under attack, as poor Raimonds and Jolanta had predicted.
Sweden, 1678
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[17] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[2] Valda Sofija Jolanta Margarita, Princese no Latvija (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
Though Josef's advisors warned against it, the young Kung felt it was his moral duty to send troops to protect Latvia at the Polish-Lithuanian border. Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful and Latvia is currently occupied. After the heir died of sepsis from a wound he had contracted in battle, the Karalis and Karaliene went into hiding with their remaining sons.
Sweden, 1679
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[18] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
After emergency negotiations with Russia, the homeland of Josef's fiancée Tatiana, the Kung was able to convince them to send troops to support Latvia. The native monarchy have been rightfully reinstated and 'Sonia av Lettland' has been returned to her country and her family. Josef will miss the clever little infant terribly and has promised to visit her.
Sweden, 1679
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[19] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
Josef has taken another tour of his territory this year, knowing this will be his last chance to do so as an autonomous monarch before he marries next year.
Sweden, 1680
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[20] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[16] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[nb] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
The Tsarevna has arrived in Sweden, taken her new name and married the Kung! She is a very quiet young woman with an aptitude for languages and for sewing, though she shies from any mention of the affairs of state. She looks up to her new husband greatly, seeing him as the pinnacle of wisdom and marvelling at the suffering he has survived. He, on the other hand, finds her sweet and simple, a comforting solace from the grand intricacies of royal life. On visiting the Latvian royal family, she proved affectionate and maternal with Josef's beloved Sonia (or Valda as she is now once more known), qualities Josef very much admires. She has shown the same qualities more recently with their own newborn child (and heir!), Christer, who resembles her in every way. It was unanimously agreed that of course the new Furste ought to be engaged to the five-year-old Latvian Princese!
Sweden, 1681
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[21] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[17] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[1] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
After Josef unfortunately had to make cuts to the police this year due to the country's very low gold reserves, angry peasants stormed the palace, demanding stronger law-keeping. Josef was able to placate them, but the event did give Tatiana a fright.
Sweden, 1682
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[22] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[18] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[2] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
After a visit to a monastery near the palace, Josef began to wonder what shape his life might have taken had he not been born into the royal family. Nevertheless, he loves his wife and child.
Sweden, 1683
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[23] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[19] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[3] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[nb] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
A second son was born to Tatiana this year, with distinctive red hair that the Swedish royal family has not seen in some time. The chubby and ever-laughing Christer is fascinated with his new little brother Olle.
Sweden, 1684
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[24] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[20] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[4] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[1] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
Olle has been engaged to the Drottning's newborn niece, the Tsarevna Yuliana Alexandrovna. Sweden, though still close to bankrupt, is content; ties with Latvia and Russia have strengthened the country's international standing and the three countries appear to be forming a close alliance.
Sweden, 1685
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 69%
[25] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[21] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[5] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[2] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
Josef has been spending long periods of time in religious study. Tatiana misses him terribly when he withdraws in this way, but distracts herself with the children. He does not seem to notice that his dear sweet wife pines for him so dreadfully.
Sweden, 1686
Money: 7,000 gold coins
Popularity: 84%
[26] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[22] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[6] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[3] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
Happily, increased trade with Russia and Latvia has led to a period of economic prosperity for Sweden.
Sweden, 1687
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[27] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[23] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[7] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[4] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth once more attempted an expansion into Latvia this year; Russia and Sweden immediately went to their ally's defence and their combined might was enough to make them successful. Josef is now happily very popular - the people recognize his wisdom, morality and devotion - and even the kingdom's coffers are looking slightly healthier.
Sweden, 1688
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[28] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[24] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[8] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[5] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
The royal family have spent the year touring their territory, as the adoring people wish to greet and thank their Kung.
Sweden, 1689
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[29] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[25] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[9] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[6] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
[nb] Benjamin Hans (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Tatiana and Josef welcome their third son, Hasse. Christer, always fond of children despite his bluster, is spending all his time in the nursery, but Olle is not very interested.
Sweden, 1690
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[30] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[26] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[10] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[7] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
[1] Benjamin Hans (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Now that the country is more stable, Josef has once more increased funding to the police, attempting to make them more fair and effective as a force.
Sweden, 1691
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[31] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[27] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[11] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[8] Oliver Georg (red hair, green eyes)
[2] Benjamin Hans (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[nb] Lukas Theodor (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Yet another son has been born to the Swedish royal family, little Theo.
Sweden, 1692
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[32] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[28] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[12] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[3] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[1] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Sadly, Tatiana's brother the Tsar died this year. She has become very withdrawn, but is grateful for the comfort of her husband and children. Since Olle is engaged to his only daughter, and does himself have Russian blood, it is decided that the little boy will travel to Russia to become Georgiy Iosifovich, Tsar of Russia. He will wed his fiancée and take on royal duties when they are both of age; for now advisors are taking over the governance of Russia. The Furste is scared, but understands this is his duty. He has a serious and domineering bent and will make a good Tsar one day.
Sweden, 1693
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[33] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[29] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[13] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[4] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[2] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[nb] Daniel Emanuel, Furste av Sverige (red hair, grey eyes)
It seems as soon as one son leaves the palace the Drottning becomes pregnant with another! Tatiana's calling in life is certainly as a mother, though her husband does wonder if his calling truly is as a Kung. He has talent, wisdom and balance, but he is most content when alone with his books. Like his brother the Tsar, Danne is red-haired, but he has his father's solemn grey eyes.
Sweden, 1694
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[34] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[30] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[14] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[5] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[3] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[1] Daniel Emanuel, Furste av Sverige (red hair, grey eyes)
There has been some unrest in Russia - Tsar Georgiy's wine was found to be poisoned and he was ill for several days. Luckily, he recovered. It is suspected that the culprit may be the late tsar's cousin, who believes he has a stronger claim to the throne.
Sweden, 1695
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[35] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[31] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[15] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[6] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[4] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[2] Daniel Emanuel, Furste av Sverige (red hair, grey eyes)
The cousin responsible for the assassination attempt on the young Tsar Georgiy has been stirring trouble in Russia; civil war was only narrowly averted when Josef met with his advisors and a plan was devised for some minor educational reforms to appease the peasants - without their support the rival 'tsar' will go nowhere.
Sweden, 1697
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[36] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[32] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[16] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [21] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[7] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[5] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[3] Daniel Emanuel, Furste av Sverige (red hair, grey eyes)
The little Sonia av Lettland has at last permanently joined the Swedish royal family! Though of course she is now, formally, Sofia av Sverige, the people still call her their old affectionate nickname. She is a clipped, intelligent woman who Christer finds slightly intimidating, but the people love her if only for the romantic nature of her story, and her new father-in-law is delighted to have her in the palace - the two spend much time together speaking on matters of history and politics. She is likely to make an excellent Drottning. The two kingdoms held a great wedding to celebrate their union after so many years of co-operation.
Sweden, 1698
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[37] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[33] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[17] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [22] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[8] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[6] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Unfortunately, little Danne succumbed to cholera this year. Tatiana is inconsolable; she wishes she could find solace in her adored husband, but he seems impenetrable. Hasse and Theo go to their mother for comfort, but Christer feels he is too old for tears and therefore suppresses his feelings. He is frustrated that he cannot bond adequately with his wife - there seems to be no romantic spark between them and they have not shared a bedroom since their wedding night.
Sweden, 1699
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 99%
[38] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[34] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[18] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [23] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[9] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[7] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
After Theo contracted a mild flu this year, the family were terrified, fearing he would face the same feat as Danne. Luckily, he survived, and was running around the castle with Hasse again within a week.
Sweden, 1700
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[39] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[35] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[19] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [24] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[10] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[8] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Unfortunately, the celebrations of the turn of the century were dampened by severe famine.
Sweden, 1701
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[40] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[36] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[20] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [25] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[11] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[9] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
The ten-year-old Anzhela Viktoriya Vasylyna Olga Oksana, Pryntsesa Ukrayiny, has been offered in marriage to Hasse. Tatiana is delighted and she and Hasse are spending much time together drafting letters to the Pryntsesa. Of course, the engagement has been confirmed and she will arrive in Sweden to parry the Furste on her sixteen birthday. Now it only remains to find a bride for Theo!
Sweden, 1702
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[41] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[37] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[21] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [26] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[12] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[10] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Theo has been sickly again this year. It is very frustrating for the lively little boy, who hates being stuck in bed.
Sweden, 1703
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[42] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[38] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[22] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [27] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[13] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[11] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[nb] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
Tatiana and Josef were surprised and delighted when she had another son this year! After so many years of no new children, they had assumed she was coming to the end of her fertility. The doctors believe she will not bear another child, so she is making the most of little Mats.
Sweden, 1704
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[43] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[39] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[23] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [28] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[14] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[12] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[1] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
Theo's consistent sickness is beginning to worry his parents.
Sweden, 1705
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 89%
[44] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[40] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[24] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [29] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[15] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[13] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[2] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
Christer and Sonia have been argumentative recently - usually they just ignore each other, with Christer choosing to spend time with his brothers and Sonia being more comfortable in the company of the Kung, but recently, after Tatiana sat them down in order to politely ask if they were having any trouble conceiving a child, their coldness erupted into a screaming row, with each blaming the other for their lack of chemistry. The two have never, Tatiana learnt to her horror, been intimate. How then will the country secure an heir?
Sweden, 1706
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[45] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[41] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[25] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [30] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[16] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[14] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[3] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
Josef's hard work has resulted in another period of economic success.
Sweden, 1707
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[46] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[42] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[26] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [31] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[17] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [16] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[15] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[4] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
The solemn and beautiful Ukrainian Pryntsesa has at last arrived in Sweden. She is a quiet and mysterious young woman, who had already captured the heart of Hasse through her eloquent letters. On seeing her in her white silk on their wedding day, Hasse was entranced. He knew he would never be able to even look at another woman, and began at once a collection of love poetry. Christer jokes that there must have been something in the soup that day - as on meeting the newly named Viktoria's little sister, Aleksandra Svitlana Valeriya Olena Anastasiya, Theo too fell in love, although in a rather more mundane way. The two had had a competition to see who could consume the most of Hasse and Viktoria's wedding cake, and though both had been a little embarrassed, certainly neither had objected when their parents propose they be engaged.
Sweden, 1708
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[47] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[43] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[27] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [32] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[18] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [17] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [nb] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
[16] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
[5] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige (blonde hair, green eyes)
Though Sofia is still barren, Viktoria has given birth to her first daughter. She sat regally in her bed as she held the little child, a slight smile on her lips, with no other indication that anything out of the ordinary had happened. Hasse raced into the room as soon as he heard the news and embraced both Viktoria and little Vivian with joy.
Sweden, 1709
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[48] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[44] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[28] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [33] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[19] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [18] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [1] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [nb] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
[17] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [16] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
[6] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige "Mats" (blonde hair, green eyes)
Two new Ukrainian girls entered the Swedish royal family this year, as Theo took his bride, Sassa, and Viktoria gave birth to another daughter, Yvonne.
Sweden, 1710
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[49] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[45] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[29] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [34] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[20] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [19] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [2] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [1] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
[18] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [17] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
[7] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige "Mats" (blonde hair, green eyes)
Viktoria is a talented violinist, and she often plays music to accompany the words of the poems Hasse writes for her.
Sweden, 1711
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[50] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[46] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[30] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [35] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[21] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [20] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [3] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [2] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
[19] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [18] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
[8] Alexander Matthias, Furste av Sverige "Mats" (blonde hair, green eyes)
One of Josef's most trusted advisors passed away this year. The incident reminded him of his own age, and he prayed for Christer, who spends no time with his wife. Josef does not wish to breach the subject of Sonia, as he loves the girl dearly and would not be willing to ruin their intellectual relationship.
Sweden, 1712
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[51] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[47] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[31] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [36] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[22] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [21] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [4] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [3] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
[20] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [19] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
Unfortunately, little Mats came down with pneumonia this year and passed away. Tatiana spends all the time she can with her remaining sons. Josef prays.
Sweden, 1713
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[52] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[48] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[32] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [37] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[23] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [22] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [5] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [4] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
[21] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [20] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [nb] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Theo and Sassa have welcomed their first child this year, a daughter, Sigrid. Christer worries that neither he nor either of his brothers has produced a son, but he cannot bring himself to beg his wife to help him resolve the matter, and Sonia is getting a little old for child-bearing by this point no matter.
Sweden, 1714
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[53] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[49] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[33] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [38] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[24] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [23] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [6] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [5] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [nb] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[22] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [21] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [1] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Hasse and Viktoria have welcomed a third daughter.
Sweden, 1715
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[54] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[50] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[34] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [39] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[25] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [24] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [7] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [6] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [1] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[23] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [22] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [2] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Sonia has known for some time now that Christer was unfaithful to her, and she was not particularly concerned. They were not in love, why shouldn't he find love elsewhere? However, when his page-boy's sister gave birth to a son who looked suspiciously like her husband, Sonia panicked. She could not bear the idea of raising any child, let alone one that was not her own. In desperation she went to her husband's room in the middle of the night - the first time she had set foot in his bedroom since their wedding night - and told him that she knew all, and that if he attempted to pretend the child was hers, she would denounce him to the people and return to Latvia. Christer was shocked. No, there was nothing between himself and Sonia, and they often fought, but he respected her and knew how much she meant to his father. He knew that she wanted no child, and he had resigned himself to the fact that it would be one of his brothers who would bear a son to succeed him. Sonia and Christer put together enough money for the child to be raised and sent the woman away. Later that week, Christer, somewhat sheepishly, apologized to his wife for his indiscretions. She only laughed. She told him she knew, she didn't care, and she'd do it herself if she was inclined that way. That night, they slept in the same bed for the first time in their marriage, but only to sit up late talking about Sonia's favourite subjects - astronomy, mathematics, theology - and Christer's - food, wine, card games. They certainly aren't planning to touch one another and Christer is certainly still planning to keep touching other women. But the Furste and Furstinna have at last made peace with one another, and hopefully, they can one day rule together in peace.
Sweden, 1716
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[55] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[51] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[35] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [40] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[26] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [25] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [8] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [7] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [2] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[24] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [23] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [3] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Josef, in keeping with the political bent of the new century, has been carrying out some democratizing reforms to local government.
Sweden, 1717
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[56] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[52] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[36] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [41] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[27] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [26] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [9] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [8] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [3] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[25] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [24] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [4] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
The palace has been ambushed by angry peasants, who feel that the new form of local government still excludes them. Josef has listened carefully to their demands and will be making adjustments accordingly.
Sweden, 1718
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[57] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[53] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[37] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [42] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[28] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [27] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [10] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [9] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [4] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[26] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [25] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [5] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
The age-old conflict with Germany nearly resurfaced this year, but Josef, ever calm in the face of a threat, managed to resolve the issue before it came to war.
Sweden, 1719
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[58] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[54] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[38] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [43] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[29] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [28] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [11] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [10] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [5] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[27] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [26] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [6] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Over time, Christer and Sonia have become closer. There is still nothing romantic between them, and their 'relationship' is largely based on barbed comments, but even the people sense a difference. They have always loved their Sonia av Lettland, and she is still precious to them now.
Sweden, 1720
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[59] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[55] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[39] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [44] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[30] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [29] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [12] Vivian Viktoria, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [11] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [6] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[28] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [27] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [7] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Josef has appointed several new noblemen, hoping they will support Christer and Sonia when he is gone.
Sweden, 1721
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[60] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[56] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[40] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [45] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[31] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [30] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [12] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [7] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[29] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [28] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [8] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
Vivian, always something of a character, has... run away to join the theatre. It is ridiculous, and the royal family are very, very embarrassed. Hasse misses his dear, bright and witty daughter terribly; surely Viktoria must feel the same way, though she never voices it.
Sweden, 1722
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[61] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[57] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[41] Rudolf Christian, Furste av Sverige "Christer" (light brown hair, green eyes)
- [46] Sofia Margareta, Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[32] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [31] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [13] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [8] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[30] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [29] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [9] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
The extended family have taken a tour of their territory.
Sweden, 1723
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[62] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[58] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[47] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[33] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [32] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [14] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [9] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[31] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [30] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [10] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
When it was revealed to the country this year by a gossiping maid that Christer had been consistently unfaithful to the beloved Sonia, it was not long before the heir to the throne was found dead in his bed. There was no way that Sonia could tell the public the truth about their arrangement, and so she mourns her dear, silly husband with private guilt. Tatiana and Josef cannot bear losing another child, whereas clever Yvonne begins to wonder if she has a chance of inheriting the throne. It is a shame, some in the kingdom think now, that intelligent, quick-thinking, steely Sonia av Lettland will now never be Sweden's Drottning - a fate she seemed destined for.
Sweden, 1724
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[63] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[59] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[48] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[34] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [33] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [15] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [10] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[32] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [31] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [11] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
With Hasse's consultation, since he is now heir to the throne, Josef has appointed several new noblemen.
Sweden, 1725
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[64] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[60] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[49] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[35] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [34] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [16] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [11] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[33] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [32] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [12] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
-- [nb] Ylva Elin Josefina Susanne, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
Theo and Sassa were surprised and delighted when she became pregnant this year, though admittedly disappointed when the child was Josef and Tatiana's fifth grand-daughter.
Sweden, 1726
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[65] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[61] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[50] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[36] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [35] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [17] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [12] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[34] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [33] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [13] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
-- [1] Ylva Elin Josefina Susanne, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [nb] Rudolf Theodor Daniel Viktor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
God must have smiled upon Sassa and Theo, as the former has just given birth to her second child in two years - and he is a boy! The family rejoice - even Yvonne, though on the inside, she is furious.
Sweden, 1727
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[66] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[62] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[51] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[37] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [36] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [18] Tatiana Yvonne, Furstinna av Sverige "Yvonne" (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [13] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[35] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [34] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [14] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
-- [2] Ylva Elin Josefina Susanne, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [1] Rudolf Theodor Daniel Viktor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
Josef has finally finished his program of reform on local government.
Sweden, 1728
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 100%
[67] Josef Georg Daniel Benjamin Rudolf, Kung av Sverige (blonde hair, grey eyes)
[63] Tatiana Johanna, Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[52] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstinna av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[38] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [37] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [14] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[36] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [35] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [15] Sigrid Johanna Olga Beatrice, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, grey eyes)
-- [3] Ylva Elin Josefina Susanne, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [2] Rudolf Theodor Daniel Viktor, Furste av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
Yvonne was married this year to the Greve Konrad Ludvig. Sassa doesn't say so, of course, but she is glad to have her out of the way. She never felt safe with that strange, quiet girl around her children - especially little Rudolf. Sigrid and Sylvia sigh together over the prospect of being married themselves; both are studious, plain, and have received no offers so far, so the concept is really rather exciting.
Sweden, 1729
Money: 22,000 gold coins
Popularity: 65%
[64] Tatiana Johanna, Änka Drottning av Sverige (light brown hair, green eyes)
[53] Sofia Margareta, Änka Furstina av Sverige "Sonia" (light brown hair, dark brown eyes)
[39] Benjamin Hans, Furste av Sverige "Hasse" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [38] Viktoria Olga, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
-- [15] Sylvia Liselotte, Furstinna av Sverige (brown hair, black eyes)
[37] Lukas Theodor, Furste av Sverige "Theo" (light brown hair, grey eyes)
- [36] Alexandra Elin Anne, Furstinna av Sverige "Sassa" (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [4] Ylva Elin Josefina Susanne, Furstinna av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
-- [3] Rudolf Theodor Daniel Viktor, Kung av Sverige (light brown hair, black eyes)
Sigrid was delighted this year to be married to the Infante Edgardo Javier Roberto Armando, a dashing young Spanish royal who was rather impressed by her extensive collection of dissected frogs. She has left, frogs in tow, for Spain, where she will become Infanta Juana Beatriz de España. The newly christened Infanta Juana when she learnt that her dear aged father passed away not a week after she left. There has been some debate over how the crown ought to be passed on - Theo has a son, but Hasse is the eldest child and could still technically produce an heir. Neither wants to be Kung, and so the decision that has been made is that Rudolf will be crowned Kung immediately. Until then, he will govern with the help of advisors, as well his father, his Farbror Hasse, some input from Viktoria and Sassa... and of course, in reality, many decisions will lie in the hands of Sonia, as everyone knows she would had been the late Josef's choice to lead. The people are still great fans of the royal family, but there is some unsureness resulting from this unorthodox decision. Tatiana mourns her husband and wishes her children luck. She is very, very proud of them.
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"That cynicism you refer to I acquired the day I discovered I was different from little boys."
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