BRONWYN IN POPULAR CULTURE
Princess Bronwyn was always a favorite with the people of Tamlaght. Later, as her role in the liberation of Tamlaght became well-known, her fame grew to international proportions. Londeac especially underwent a period of "Bronwynitis". The princess was dismayed--although perhaps also secretly flattered--to see her image in virtually every magazine and newspaper, to say nothing of on products ranging from toothpaste to floorwax. Rykkla, too, was subjected to the same publicity, though she in no way objected. Indeed, the flamboyant circus girl did all she could to encourage it, although the princess was sometimes embarrassed by the low cultural level of some of the publications that featured her friend.
Left and above: Examples of two extremes of Princess Bronwyn's appearances in the popular press: a conservative ladies' fashion magazine published in Blavek and a large-circulation general-interest weekly publication distributed widely across the Continent.
Left: Princess Bronwyn objected to her depiction on the cover of this widely read Romance pulp, primarily because the artist had illustrated her as a blonde.
Right: Two products "endorsed" by the princess' name and image. Although she had not given permission for their use, she looked upon these and similar productions with some considerable amusement. The air rifle, of course, was capitalizing on the princess' martial reputation.
All courtesy Royal Londeacan National Archives.