So many things happened leading up to this...
It was six months before the Miss Universe pageant when Prince Alexander asked President Grant and Daniel for their blessing to propose to Alexa. They gave him their approval. He called the King and Queen to tell them he would be bringing Alexa back with him to introduce her as his future wife properly.
He had never considered that the Queen would refuse. But refuse is exactly what she did. She was adamant that this was not the right time. The King was not up to it, considering the current state of his health. Prince Alexander had no choice but to accept her decision.
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Alexa still had the Miss Universe pageant to focus on. Once it was over, they would be able to announce their upcoming marriage. It was a moment they were looking forward to.
