Count Rutland of Yttinnis disavows himself with "gay" grandson

Rumours have been rampart recently that the grandson of The Count Rutland of Yttinnis is a homosexual. Michael Collin Alexander Rutland, second in line to inherit the Count title, is the son of Charles, Baron of Yttinnis - Count Rutland's eldest son. Having just turned 18, Michael was seen by a handful of journalists holding hands with another male and one even claimed they were "kissing" while at an exclusive dinner at the President's Club. Prior to this incident, Michael was rumoured to have shared a bed with a male school peer at 16, although the Rutland House dismissed the allegations. 
The 18 year old Count-to-be has never spoken at a public event or in interview, although following his father, at 18 is expected to take up roles in helping the family, especially as second in line. Michael was expected to give a speech at the Youth Engagement Forum today but had to cancel due to "unforeseen circumstances". While homosexuality is not a crime in Falleentium, and homosexuals can marry, the traditional structure of Falleen aristocracy is heterosexual families who bare children.
Michael's father, Charles Torquhil Bernard Rutland, Baron of Yttinnis, is currently out-of-state on a military instalment. Although, it has been suggested the Courtesy Baron is "supportive" of his son while holding "some reservations". It is incumbent on the Baron to make public affairs of his children but he is yet to announce Michael a "homosexual", leading some to believe Count Rutland has halted any further developments of the story. The Countess Rutland of Yttinnis is said to be "disgusted" and "horrified" at the idea of her grandson being gay; the Count himself is hinted to be "angry".
Outspoken critics of the Ducal Family have shunned them saying, "what an awful tradition. Hitting on your own family member just because of who he loves?! Love is love? Doesn't it show how out-of-date those bigots in big towers are?" The campaign group, DumpRuttyNow, have told journalists, "Michael is always welcome here in Tapanauo. He is always welcome into our family of anti-bigots and anti anti-Democrats."
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