Gwendolyn of Aldberg - Scroll of Honour / Queen's Favour

The 'letter' to Lady Gwendolyn of Aldberg - Scroll of Honour / Queen's Favour

To reverend and dearest lady, Gwendolyn of Aldburg most distinguished by nobility both of birth and of life, Adrielle, Queen by divine right, sends most heartfelt greetings. 

To say nothing of your other good works, for which the reputation of your nobility breathes the scent of your gentle nature far and wide and all around; you surely lavish so many and such great acts of kindness on people in all walks of life who live and especially those who thrive in Our Canton of Harrowgate Heath, that we are already so accustomed to them and they are so familiar to us that it could be burdensome to you for Us to order thanks to be given you by word or letter for every single act, nor are we able to repay whatever we might according to your merits. 

Brave in all endurance, gentle in bearing injury, quick to show pity, united and harmonious in sisterly love, you are one who administers comfort with compassionate affection through which the dark cloud of grief has grown lighter tended by your gentle guidance and affection. Wherefore, We would commend you to all and place you on Our Scroll of Honour, so that just as you do what you do so gently and aptly for all the right reasons, all may know and repay you on behalf of Us for whom you do good. 

Yet still for all that you have done this gesture seems somehow inadequate as clemency receives more praise because it is of benefit to more people. The beautiful protect the self with modesty, but a gentle rule keeps the realm safe. Accordingly, in recognition of the most high esteem We personally hold you, We would furthermore recognize such deeds and be as grateful for what you have done for Canton and Kingdom as if you had done it for Us. Let all know that fair Gwendolyn shall henceforth bear a mark of Royal Favour for her virtue and has received from Her Majesty's hand, the Queen’s Favour, and is commended to make display of it so all shall know of the singular favour this Crown finds in her.

Done on the feast da y of St. Elwin, this 22nd day of February A.S. 48

(wording by HRM Adrielle)

Brand Thorwaldsen, King and Queen's Favour

The circle of service is complete

And We are loath to break it.

Baron Brand Thorwaldsen

Gave overwhelming service to Us both

Over the past year.

He worked constantly

On all aspects of the reign

From writing Our Coronation Ceremony

To lifting and carrying Our Regalia

At every event We attended.

His patience and loyalty was extraordinary

From start to finish.

His ability to provide a calm cool place

For Her Royal Majesty

Was a talent only he could provide

And was much appreciated by

His Royal Majesty.

By reason of this great and steadfast service

We King Roak and Queen Jocea

Hereby bestow on him

The Award of the King’s Favour

AND

The Award of the Queen’s Favour.

Such is the love We bear Our noble subject.

Done by Our hand and seal

At Coronation

In Our Barony of Ramshaven

Anno Societatis XLIV (forty-four)

Wording, calligraphy and illumination by THL Asa Gormsdottir

Central motif based on the Tara Brooch, early 8^th century Irish metalwork.

Ealdormere Award of the Queen's Favour Wording

From Her Throne the Queen of Ealdormere did witness the good heart and acts of one [recipient]. It is with a glad heart that she does call [him/her] forward today to publicly commend them for reason of [reasons], and mark them with her Favour. So let it be written in the Scroll of Honour, and let all here bear witness that the Award of the Queen's favour has been bestowed upon [recipient] this [day] day of [month], anno societatis [year].

[Source: Ealdormere Scribal College]

Mahault of Swynford and Berend van der Eych, King and Queen's Favours, 2010

The house of the Crown is never a quiet one. The duties of the Crown encompass all members of retinue a hundredfold. For 11 months of the year, no one-house member’s lives are theirs, and none are ever the same again. At times, two individuals have stood out, performing service well above their expected duties and obligations. Serving the Crown with such unselfish devotion and love, that the Crown’s splendor is greatly enhanced.

Know all that We Nigel, King and Adrielle his chosen Queen, hold Our loyal subjects Mahault of Swynford and Berend van der Eych in devotion and praise. They have freely given abundant service, generous gifts and sage advice , not for reward, but for love, to Ourselves in Our station as Sovereign Crown of Ealdormere, that We are minded to mark them with our Royal Favour As such they shall receive from Our Hand the King’s favour and that too of the Queen this 24th day of April in the ** year of the society.

Thus, We command, as is Our right, and thus We signify as Our will, by Our words to Our Court, and Our hands and seal upon this writ.

By HRM Adrielle Kerrec