Maddie turned to Xander, eyes sparkling. "Yours always, my prince – in heart, if not title."
Their lips met in a tender kiss. Suddenly, their son, Henry (named after Xander's father), ran in:
"Mommy, Daddy – Grandma Queen Elizabeth is here...with a surprise!"
Maddie and Xander exchanged curious glances. They followed Henry to find Queen Elizabeth holding their infant daughter, Victoria.
The Queen looked up, a warm smile on her face:
"I was wrong to oppose your love. You two have built a beautiful life. I'd like to make amends...and possibly regain my role as grandmother?"