"Stay King-Free!"
Last push for my unofficial challenge
On behalf of Great Britain, congratulations on 250 years of independence.
It was a rather dramatic breakup, but we've all said things in our youth. Tea was thrown, wigs were powdered, and someone insisted that no free people should ever bow to a king again.
A stirring principle, we thought.
Imagine our surprise, then, to see that after two and a half centuries of elections, constitutions, and stern lectures about democracy to the whole world, you've begun auditioning for royalty all on your own.
We do sympathize. Kings can be terribly, wonderfully entertaining. Right up until they start believing the crown belongs to them forever, that is.
So enjoy the fireworks, cherish your republic, and remember: It's considerably cheaper to keep a monarchy when everyone knows it's mostly for tourism, lavish weddings, spectacular coronations and funerals, and uplifting knighthood ceremonies.
To another 250 years of independence... preferably from anyone who fancies himself a king. Cheers!
My unofficial challenge ends on July 31, not to late to participate:
About the Creator
Lana V Lynx
Avid reader and occasional writer of satire and short fiction. For my own sanity and security, I write under a pen name. My books: Moscow Calling - 2017 and President & Psychiatrist
@lanalynx.bsky.social
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