Son, do you think I am particularly pretty or attractive?

Dad?

Well, I think, ugly would have descirbed me in my best and younger years. Why do you think then, that your mum, my beloved queen regent, did marry me?

Surely, because she loved you?

[dissmissive grunt] Try again, son.

Uhmmm, maybe because that secured peace and united the Kingdoms of Whatsit and Faraway?

Very good, son. Although I was lucky enough that eventually we found love in our relationship. And now, son, do you see that grumpy maiden at the end of our host’s table? It is said she weighs a ton, but has a heart of gold. Good luck, son. Some kingsdoms are gained with axe and sword, but more often, not.

Daaaaaad!