The marriage ritual was over in minutes. The hall had an awkward silence, it felt more like a burial than a wedding, ceremony.
The prince walked out with Ellen following quietly beside him. A big reception was held in the palace after all the prince did send enough gold coins. It was one of the few times anyone and everyone could enter the palace. many of the commoners were excited to visit the palace even if they would not be allowed into the building. They were not sure when an opportunity will present itself again.
Ellen and the prince walked over to the king, where he was seated. "Father" they both bowed slightly. King George was taken aback by seeing the prince behaving so politely. He at least saves his face and he could have a little assurance that the prince would not be too mean to his daughter.
