First Person Survey for: Fraydrick Doublet. The Earl of Brighton, or Lord Brighton, Baron of Carisbrooke

Name Given at Birth: Frederick Martin Doublette

Nicknames: Freddy, Fraydrick

Hometown or where you were born: Newport, The Isle of Wight

Current Residence: Carisbrooke Castle, The Isle of Wight

Age:  I will only admit to being somewhere between 20 and Death

Class: I always display myself with the highest of class.. Nobility, (although falsely) if one must put a label on it

What do you do, your main function in life/society: I currently function as Tailor and Dressmaker to their Most Royal Majesties and the Royal Children.

Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: I will not admit to skinny dipping, however one cannot muss ones raiment when frolicking in the water..

Do you make fun of people: Always, Leopold and I find it a most excellent game to languish in anothers' self awareness or lack thereof..

Favorite Color: I am a fan of lilac, and lavender.. as it is the closest I can get to purple without ruffling the Queens Ruff... However I do push the boundaries from time to time.

Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: Convicted NEVER.. Committed? well one must sometimes perform acts that are contrary to ones morals...

Closest friends/How did you meet: My dearest and Closest friend is Master Leopold Bloom, the Duke of Middlesex... (he always makes me say that, so that I might be reminded that he is higher than I) and as we are the best of Bosom companions I feel it my duty to tell you dearest Leopold, It's time to adjust to your age... just a friendly observation.

One Pillow or two: many, many pillows. I am not, as they say, petite... I require quite a bit of comfort when I sleep.

Pets: I have no pets, unless Raoul can be considered such.

Favorite Type of Music: My favorite kind of music is any that I can DANCE TO!!!! I love a good polka, and am always willing to be partner to any lady who desires one!

Hobbies/Pastimes: I do adore strolls along the streets of London, and shopping trips with Leopold, The Duke of Middlesex..

Personal Hygiene: Regardless of my country's thoughts on the subject, I have a bath at least once a day. It greatly distresses Raoul to have to view me in the altogether, but sometimes it is necessary.

Favorite Food: Anything that is turned on a spit!!! or anything that comes from an oven... no NO anything that is on a stick!!! that's it..

Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: My parents are, at my last visit, quite intolerably alive. I pop in on them unexpectedly and lavish them with gifts. My father owns one of the finest Tailoring shops in all of London

If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: My parent are most certainly, not dead

Favorite place to relax: I do enjoy a carriage ride through the countryside with Leopold (The DUKE of Middlesex, blah blah blah)

Favorite Holy Day / Why: I must admit that Easter is my favorite of all the holy days, the feasting is sublime!

Favorite Drink: A good stock of hard cider does wonders for ones health!

What's your bedtime: bedtime? I sleep when my eyes close and not a moment before..

What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: only the finest of slippers, I have them made by a wonderful cobbler in London

Are you married or single: I am married, secretly however. Raoul knows all my secrets..

Do you have a family / who are they: nothing to speak of...

Favorite Entertainment: The Joust!! and singing with the court.

Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: 

Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: 

Favorite Sport: oh my ... the Hanky Toss most definitely, and of course Musical Men

Most Humiliating Moment: When Leopold Bloom showed up on my doorstep and decided to stay with me for awhile.. while this in and of itself is not a bad thing, the "redecoration" of my home (whilst I was away in London) was MOST distressing!! The Duke of Middlesex (Leopold) invited everyone I knew for a soire' to display what has to be the most gaudy use of pink I have ever seen. NOT TO MENTION the enormous painting of Stable boys frolicking with Satyrs in the fields that presently hangs above the Hearth in my GREAT HALL!!!!! LEOPOLD!!!!!!

Proudest Moment: MY proudest moment was the day I received my appointment to the Crown. My parents were so overwrought that they helped me pack!! quite quickly they helped me on my way! hmmm...

Craziest Person or silliest you know: This has to be the Maestro himself. Who else in their right mind would confine themselves to overseeing a band of the most odiferous and pilferous gypsies in all of England..

What do you look for in the opposite sex: I look no Farther than Raoul, as she is the epitome of feminine beauty in my eyes..

In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord" Their Majesties Richard and Eleanor are my only masters.

Favorite Sport to watch: Jousting my dears ,Jousting!!

Do you remember your first kiss: My first kiss was memorable yes.... memorable.. I'm not sure if I was satisfactory, I never saw her again after that.

Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: I rarely see my childhood friends. From time to time I visit my parents in London, and see familiar faces. It is a part of my life I wish to remain in the past.

Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: I love to travel with Leopold (The Duke of Middlesex blah blah BLAH BLAH) We have progressed to many many exotic locals, including Rome this past year. Of course Canterbury is always on the top of my list.

Have you ever been overseas: Once I had occasion to visit the colonies. I wouldn't recommend it. No I would NOT... Very difficult to keep ceruse on your face in the dampness of the new world.

Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: Stone, highly polished, some say it is fustic, but Carisbrooke is over 400 years old. 496 years to be exact, as of 1598

What is your bed made of: Only the best Eiderdown and silks.. I will only sleep on the best my dears, so My bedding travels with me (much to Raoul's disappointment)

How many people sleep in your bed: Sadly only one

1. I was not always wealthy

2. I absolutely love to sing

3. A well fitted corset is like a gift from God

4. My hair is Natural...

5. I find amusement in how the children run, screaming from Gaylord

6. Raoul is my best friend, Leopold you will have to get in line.

7. I will give my best cloak to a cold, shivering, peasant, or Gypsy

8. I do NOT think chivalry is dead, only sleeping

9. I absolutely ADORE a good polka

10. I will be joined in Canterbury this year by my own Sister!! Forsythia!!