Well we do have 2 sims, due to how large the chateau actually is, we weren't able to fit it all on one sim. And even then, we are struggling with prims :P And yes, sim borders are always a nuisance
But, we've had a look at some fabulous Louis XV style chairs made with mesh, and they are absolutely fabulous - and only 3 prims 
Darling you're a genius!!
*goes to hunt down MT with her golden baton*
Yoohoo!
Merci Tatiana for that wonderful compliment! We are constantly trying to improve Versailles, and save on prims :P
As a monumental palace, it is incredibly difficult to give it justice within the limitations of Second Life, though we are always up for a challange
Already, with the new fabulously large prims, we have replaced ALL the floors at Versailles, which has saved us quite a few prims lol. We also plan to use these new larger prims anywhere we can to save as much prims as possible because, as you may have noticed, we are rather lacking in furniture
With regards to my current Victoria-philia, or whatever you wish to call it, I am currently reading two books -
I'm usually not capable of reading two books, but they are both very different, yet about the same person
This is a biography about the life of Queen Victoria. This one is unique in that it is split specifically into two sections. The first begins with the story of George IV the Prince Regent, and his estranged wife Caroline of Brunswick. Though the main focus is on their only daughter, Princess Charlotte, who is groomed to become Queen. She marries Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, who would later become King of the Belgians, though unfortunately she dies in childbirth, along with her child. This leaves the crown without an heir, and so their is a race amongst the brothers of the Regent, to produce a child.
This is where Victoria steps in, as the Duke of Kent is the only one to have a daughter with his new German wife. It then goes into the early reign of Queen Victoria, which those of you who have seen 'The Young Victoria' will be familiar with, but those who haven't probably will not be familiar with the early reign of Victoria.
The next book is a rare one, as far as I'm aware (and I hope it's rare as it's wasn't cheap lol) but this book I enjoy dipping into a lot. It is a compilation of excerpts taken from her diary, which she began to write from an early age. It really reveals a lot about her character, as she was a fascinating person.
What else would I be reading? :P
This is probably the third time I've picked it up, considering how long it is I do tend to read it pretty quickly loI. I know it's ridiculously famous, but I can honestly say it is so well written, and really one of the best books I have ever read, because of the amount of detail in it - utterly fablous :P
Although I also adore the film, I think the book is so so much better
That did happen to me, but you have to turn the graphics all the way down in preferences, otherwise it will just stay black - apparently because the new viewer 2.8 is far more demanding then previous viewers
And I use Viewer 2, btw :P
This is an incredibly interesting topic 
I remember when creating the Order of Precedence discussing whether or not the Mesdames came after or before the Provences and Artois'. But I think this pretty much sums it up :P
Also, I've been working on the precedence of the non-royals, which is slightly more complicated - mainly because after the duc-et-pairs and the ducs, the precdence is more determined by the age of the title and the land attached to it, rather than the title itself - hence some comtes were given higher precedence over marquis' etc.
