On a flight (what’s new) going to New Delhi for some work so thought I would pen down my thoughts. Back from South Africa, we are all set and raring to unleash on the 18th April. I believe some meetings are destined; one experience I would like to share with you was a chance meeting with Royalty. While at the hotel I was staying in at Johannesburg, I got to know that Her Highness Queen Rania of Jordan was staying there too. I have been a huge admirer of her Beauty and work and just two days before that I had seen a picture of her in a magazine and mentioned that how extraordinary a woman she is. Low and behold while walking through the lobby I saw from a distance Queen Rania walking from the other side with her entire entourage.  So I politely stepped to the side to clear the passage out of courtesy, we exchanged a smile and while she was passing me she stopped and actually had a conversation with me.  I knew who she was but had no idea she would even know of me, but as we spoke I realized that London was her second home, so I guess that’s what connected us. I was overwhelmed by her kindness and humility and admired her selfless work towards humanity.  Yet another time we bumped into each other at the poolside and here managed to have an extended conversation and exchanged numbers and bid goodbye. Till Queen Rania was kind enough to accept the Invitation and join us in the presidents box at the Wanderers stadium to watch her first ever T20 cricket match, South Africa Vs Australia. Very sweetly she was trying to understand the game.

It was our third meeting in the same day, so Queen Rania joked saying “You will get bored of me if you meet me so much”.  But every time I met her respect for her just grew, her radiance, her kindness left me spell bound.  She made me realize the importance of charity and giving back to society. It really amazed me that a lady in her position is still so down to earth, her simplicity just amazed me. For me she wasn’t just the Queen of Jordan but the Queen of hearts! She definitely won mine.

Lastly I got to know that I was getting married this October from the media. Just to clear the record in an interview that I did in London, I just said that I am looking forward to getting married sometime after October… haven’t thought of a month or a date. I will be more than happy to make an official announcement the day we are ready to make one but for now the congratulatory calls can be kept on hold My hands are quite full right now juggling so many things. Will write soon again, lots of love, Shilpa

P.S. Thank you to all those who’ve been wishing our team Rajasthan Royals. We always need your support.

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