“Sometimes a five-year-old’s blunt questions have a knack of cutting to the chase… ”
When my daughter grows up, she wants to be a Queen.
Specifically, she wants to be the Queen of Australia.
She imagines that it’s a job like Elsa’s, but with more drama and fewer reindeer. Mostly, she thinks it involves wearing lovely frocks and ordering people around. Two things she would certainly like more of in her life.
Unfortunately for her, that job is not available, as I explained to her in one of the more confusing conversations I have had as a parent.
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She may have done nothing more than "be born" to become a monarch, however, think of how many people are born into dynasties, and do a terrible job. The Queen was forced into her position, and whether she wanted the job or not, she has done it with grace, dignity and passion. She is a role model. She has always put country before self. I'm sure there were times she wanted to let loose, but she has always maintained a royal presence, and for that, I commend her. Whether Australia becomes a republic or not, I will always admire HRH.
I did have a chuckle today when hearing a monarchist describing what a "great achievement" her longest ever reign was. I guess not dying is a great achievement.