Reborn as a small European country

Chapter 63
london airport
Because he did not arrive as an official Nord, not many people came to greet him at the airport, but Joseph's identity is unusual after all, and the corresponding supporting facilities must be indispensable.Two members of the British Foreign Office, three vehicles, and an inspector from the police station, this is the whole team that greets them.

There were not many people, but Joseph was very satisfied. After all, he did not plan to come with a big fanfare. He wanted to attend the banquet secretly. As soon as the two parties did not have much to say, the British diplomat greeted respectfully and told the driver to head towards the hotel. and go.

"Your Highness, this is Oxford Street. SeIfridges is an old department store in London. There are luxury brands from all over the world here, but now most of them are clothing and watch accessories from Nord."

It can be seen that the attitude of this diplomat is very fair. At least he has no influence behind him. Now it is a capitalist society. Every official in the West has his own interest team, even if it is just a small foreign ministry official. .

In the same situation, if Joseph went to the United States, he would not be received so enthusiastically. At least the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would not use such plain and sincere words to praise the items from the Principality of Nord.

Looking at the antique European buildings outside, Joseph asked a little strangely: "Are all the buildings here before World War I?"

Following Joseph's gaze, there is Marks & Spencer not far away. Marks & Spencer in London is the largest store in the global chain of Marks & Spencer. The goods here are more complete than those in Milan and Rome, but the prices are lower than those in Milan and Rome. Italy is slightly more expensive.

"Most of them are pre-World War I buildings, but some are the result of war-torn renovations. If His Highness wants to go out for a stroll tomorrow, Oxford Street is an excellent place. Almost everything that can be bought in London can be bought here. arrive."

What the members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said was true, but there was one thing he didn't say, that is, the things here are close to international prices, which are not cheap.Of course, the quality is absolutely fine.

Joseph obviously didn't know this, he nodded and followed the advice of the diplomats and planned to come over for a visit tomorrow. He is indeed rich, so even if he knew about these things, he wouldn't care.

The hotel will arrive soon, but this is not the place where the British government receives foreign guests. It is not that Joseph is not qualified, but that Joseph prefers a more relaxed and free private hotel than there.

The hotel is not a five-star hotel, but a three-star hotel, but officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that, in terms of comfortable living and service attitude, then this Camden boutique apartment is the best choice for Joseph.

There was no presidential suite there, but only small apartment rooms. The guards were naturally dissatisfied with this living environment and felt that the security was too low, but Joseph's insistence made them helpless.

Joseph himself also understands that it is not too safe now, but he has been aggrieved in Nord for more than a year, and he does not want to bear any pressure when he finally comes out to play. A group of bodyguards seems to be enviable, but in reality there are only Only the master understands how boring such a life is.

After getting out of the car, the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs helped to apply for the residence certificate, and then they left the two cars and the policeman and they left. After all, Joseph came in a private capacity, and it is not the tradition of Western governments to follow all the time.

"Sir, this way please."

The hotel waiter led the way in a normal manner. He didn't know Joseph's identity, but he knew from the two guards that he was not an ordinary person, but no matter how extraordinary he was, he was just a nine-year-old child, so there was no need to be nervous.

The West is a relaxed country, so what if you meet the Queen or the Prime Minister on the street?How to talk is still how to talk, and there will never be any nervous speechless situation.

Of course, a little excitement is a must. For example, in the movie The King’s Speech, ordinary doctors see the crown prince and just treat him as a friend. As social freedom becomes more and more open, the hierarchy begins to weaken.Uh... The reduction in the exposure and influence of royal families around the world is also one of the main reasons. Without a sense of mystery, there can be no awe.

A small room of more than 30 square meters, clean white sheets, soft new towels, toiletries, a small desk, a wardrobe, a few copies of today's newspapers, this is almost everything in the room.

In terms of luxury, it is far behind here, and it is far behind in terms of refinement, but it gives people a sense of home and makes you very warm. Maybe this is the success of Camden Boutique Apartments!

Stretching, Joseph lay on the double bed like a child, looking up at the white ceiling Joseph began to lose his mind, maybe it would be more comfortable to position himself as a rich man rather than a controller.

Joseph has no political wisdom or talent in that area. Nord can only say that it is because of the construction system that he is today. If another person owns the system, I believe he will do better than him.

"Your Highness, your dinner!"

It didn't take long before the voice of the guard came from outside. At this moment, he realized that the originally hazy sky had slightly darkened, the light had left, and darkness followed!

The dinner was very simple, a plate of sausages and mashed potatoes, and a medium-rare roast beef. According to the guard, he didn't think British food was very delicious, but these two things in this hotel were not bad, and they were worth a try.

The two guards who were following him at this time were old men from the Ragnar family. Joseph knew the character of the guard who delivered the things. He had no other problems except gluttony. Since he said it was good, it was probably good.

Returning to his room with the tray, looking at the neon lights on the street that had begun to brighten, Joseph watched the scenery and ate, um...it was really good.

Joseph slept well that night, and it turned out that it was already past nine o'clock when he left the house. Today he was going to visit an earl in England. Although the title was not high, he was more senior and his family was stronger.

The Ragnar family also had in-laws with their family, but that was all in the era of Ragnar I's grandfather. Although the two parties also had contacts, it was Ragnar II and the current heir of their family, not Joseph.

Well, there is another embarrassing thing. The heir died on the battlefield in World War II. It can be said that no one in that family was familiar with Joseph.

To say that they are familiar is a bit of a misnomer. To be precise, no one has anything to do with the Ragnar family or Joseph. Even people know him only because he is the Grand Duke of the Nord Principality, not the patriarch of the Ragnar family.

It seems that there is no difference between the two identities, but in fact there is a big gap. European aristocrats don't look at the royal family of which country you are, but what people value is the family behind you.

Before coming to the UK, Joseph had already found out that the headquarters of the Liverpool family is now located in the suburbs of London. The family mainly operates retail and land, and the fixed assets are about 3000 million pounds.

Fixed funds do not mean funds that can be used. If he agrees with the Nord Principality's subway plan, then it is not a big problem to borrow, combine, and loan to finally get four to five billion pounds in cash. This is the strength of a family with a history.

(End of this chapter)