This morning we rose at 6am to attend the Prince’s Aunt’s funeral. It was of course, far from a cheerful event, but I found the service was rather nice and the whole day carefully and considerately planned.

The Requiem Mass was at a lovely gothic church, of cream stone, white marble and stained glass. The vases were filled with Irises and the Pastor was very gentle and well spoken. I’ve never been to a Catholic Mass before, and sitting in the pews awaiting the service I must admit my thoughts wandered to the chapel of Versailles, and the elegant court gathered there each sunday. My attention was caught by the lovely statue of Mary, her little enclave was so filled with a sense of peace, even one of a different faith could appreciate it. I wish the family of the deceased every blessing.

The funeral did not end until after midday, and then the Prince and I went for a light lunch and saw to getting his spectacles repaired. In the afternoon I tidied my chambers a little and watched The Great Race, an amusing classic film I haven’t seen for sometime.

I keep telling myself I must stop spending on my wardrobe and start saving, but Isobe-san is a devil and always finds some way to tempt me from my good intentions! It appears BABY will be re-releasing the Hawase Doll OP! As worn by Momoko in Shimotsuma Monogatari. The pink is just adorable, though admittedly it may be too light for the coming winter, still I am tempted. Now if only I could find her lace parasol!