This Meridel has had to smile through seven different royal balls. She has met over thirty-two eligible princes. She has endured over fifty boring conversations about duty, responsibility, and the burdens of running a kingdom. She has not received a single offer of marriage.

This Meridel is patiently waiting for prince number thirty-three to discover the frogs in his pockets, trip over his tied-together shoelaces, abashedly apologize to her parents as he backs out the door, slip on the (freshly oiled) front step, and make haste for his own land. This Meridel hopes it happens soon, as she and her girlfriend have a date to watch the stars tonight.

This Meridel comes to us from Noa Harkham who can be found at: Instagram.