To show her solemnity, Elizabeth did not wear that fashion, but appeared at the birthday celebration in a Russian brown dress embroidered with silver thread. Her head, neck and chest were covered with jewelry.

When she announced Sofia as Crown Princess at the ceremony, everyone was shocked.

Princess Louisa of France is silent.

Johanna was very proud.

The Marquis de La Châtadier and the Ambassador in St. Petersburg, the Baron Madefield, were overjoyed.

Deputy Minister of General Affairs Bestudev looked ugly.

Minister of General Affairs Vorontsov looked calm.

The other princesses looked disappointed.

And Sophia was full of gratitude and extremely happy.

Subsequently, Elizabeth bestowed upon Sophia and Johanna the Order of St. Catherine, a large number of servants, including housekeepers, chamberlains and chamberlains.

Then he said:

"Peter, come forward!"

Princess Polya held a golden tray on which were placed medals hung with blue ribbons.

Order of Saint Andre!

Seeing this medal, Peter stepped forward with emotion and a little excitement.

Just as he was bending down to let his aunt put it on him in the spotlight, a voice suddenly sounded from behind:

"His Majesty!"

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Chapter completed!