In a jaw-dropping twist that has sent shockwaves through the kingdom, Queen Maribel has delivered a late-night announcement about Duke Adrian and Duchess Sophia — an announcement so explosive that courtiers are calling it “the most dramatic royal revelation of the decade.”

Midnight Drama at Belthorne

Shortly after midnight, Queen Maribel appeared before a stunned group of reporters gathered outside Belthorne Palace. Dressed in a deep emerald gown and visibly tense, she addressed the press with trembling words:

“It is with both duty and regret that I must confirm… the truth about Adrian and Sophia can no longer be concealed.”

Her words sent the crowd into a frenzy of questions. Flashes erupted as journalists screamed for details.

According to palace insiders, the Queen revealed that Duke Adrian and Duchess Sophia had been at the center of a secret royal agreement hidden for years. Though Maribel did not expose every detail, she hinted that the couple’s future in the royal family may be in jeopardy.

“Tonight,” she continued, “marks the beginning of a new chapter. And for Adrian and Sophia, the crown must reconsider their path.”

Palace in Chaos

Within minutes of the Queen’s shocking words, the palace was in uproar. Senior courtiers scrambled through corridors, while guards secured entrances. King Edmund, sources say, was “visibly shaken” but unwilling to contradict his wife’s statement.

“This is unprecedented,” one aide whispered. “Maribel has never spoken so directly about private royal matters. To name Adrian and Sophia so publicly — it’s a thunderclap.”

Public Reaction

The public was equally stunned. Crowds gathered at the gates by morning, waving banners and demanding clarity. On social media, hashtags like #SophiaScandal and #AdrianTruth exploded across the kingdom’s trending lists.

“She’s brave for telling the truth,” one supporter wrote. Another countered: “This is betrayal — the Queen should never humiliate them like this.”

The Couple Responds

Hours later, Duke Adrian and Duchess Sophia issued a short, carefully worded statement: “We are aware of Her Majesty’s remarks. We will address the matter in due course, but for now, we ask for privacy for ourselves and our children.”

Observers noted that Sophia appeared visibly emotional during a brief appearance at a children’s hospital the following day, though she refused to take questions.

What Comes Next?

Speculation is now rampant that the couple could lose key royal duties or even be asked to step back entirely. Others believe the Queen’s announcement is part of a larger strategy to tighten control over the monarchy’s image.

Whatever the case, one thing is clear: Queen Maribel’s shocking announcement has thrown the House of Belthorne into its most dramatic crisis in years.

As one palace insider put it: “This is not the end of the story. It’s only the beginning.”