A Princess! (3)

Justin paused, and looked carefully at the shellshocked Daniel, over the rim of his coffee cup while he took a sip.

As he lowered it, he smiled before adding "I can see your shock.  Do you need me to stop, or are you happy for me to finish before you ask questions?"

Daniel simply shook his head before uttering "What!"

Justin chuckled, before adding "You always knew I had a secret that I was not telling you.  But now is the time to reveal the secret."

Justin paused and noticed that Daniel had sat forward slightly, before continuing "Those other things, ensured our home was declared a diplomatic residence, which gave the King the opportunity to protect my home environment.  He realised that this would be the most vulnerable place, as unlike schools, and even when I was out with friends there would be others around that would act as a protection for me."