After a brief exchange of pleasantries and niceties, it was time to discuss the real issues.
Queen Sophie was quite astute. She felt the timing was right and invited Carlo's sister, Queen Maria, to tour the gardens and other attractions within the royal palace, providing Carlo and King Luis with the private space they needed to discuss the matters at hand.
The two queens exited the banquet hall one after the other, and the conversation between Carlo and King Luis became more formal.
After all, Carlo and King Luis were not related by blood, nor were they particularly acquainted, so a formal manner of discussion was natural.
