Maddie hugged Queen Elizabeth tightly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty – this is incredible! Xander and I needed a romantic escape after all the excitement."
The Queen smiled.
"Enjoy your well-deserved break, dear Maddie. You've brought immense joy to our family. Now, off you go – your private jet awaits!"
Maddie and Xander boarded the luxurious plane, hand in hand.
* Plush leather seats and fine champagne greeted them
* Soft music played in the background as they soared into the sky
Their destination: a stunning Mediterranean cruise liner, docked in sunny Greece.
Upon arrival, they were escorted to their lavish cabin with breathtaking ocean views.
Xander swept Maddie into his arms, twirling her around.
"My Duchess, we're finally alone – no royal duties, no charity work, just us. What shall we do first?"
Maddie giggled, kissing him softly.
"Surprise me, my Prince. But first, let's enjoy this gorgeous view together...and champagne."
They sipped bubbly on their private balcony, watching the sunset paint the sky with hues of orange and pink.
The next few days passed blissfully:
* Relaxing couples' spa treatments
* Romantic beach dinners under starry skies
* Snorkeling in crystal-clear turquoise waters
One evening, as they strolled on deck, Xander turned to Maddie with a mysterious smile.
"My love, I have one more surprise for you...follow me."
He led her to a secluded area on the upper deck. A beautiful piano sat alone under the stars.
Xander sat down, beginning to play a melody Maddie knew well – the song he composed for their first wedding dance.