It was the King's birthday and the palace was in cheer and celebration to celebrate the King's 28th birthday.
The whole Kingdom is in preparation of the King's birthday and the servants go into the markets to buy food for the dinner preparations whilst the other half of the servants stayed behind to prepare the King's banquet and ensured the palace was cleaned for the guests to arrive that evening.
Leon, meanwhile, as always ruled on the throne while the Kingdom is in preparation for his birthday.