BRONWYN IN SCHOOL
Princess Bronwyn's status as not only the youngest of King Budras' children but a female child as well placed unfortunate and frustrating obligations and restrictions on her behavior. She was not offered the same educational opportunities as her brother, Ferenc, who was being groomed for the throne. A tragic circumstance since of the two children, the princess was by far the more intelligent, curious and creative. Fortunately, no one objected to her seemingly casual presence during Ferenc's lessons, the prince's tutors quickly learning just which of the two children they were really educating. Below are some of the few remaining artifacts from this early, idyllic years in the Princess' life--mute testamony to many of the special interests which were to later drive her: her love of geography, exploration and science, her contempt for her brother and Payne Roelt . . .