You never know when you pick up a 1937 issue of Harper’s Bazaar, what it’s gonna make you think of. Claude picked it up and saw that article, “Queen Victoria Is Dead,” and thought, Oh boy, an article about the longest-reigning queen in world history – at least until September 10, 2015 when Queen Elizabeth II surpasses the mark. Every lover of history in the world is going to celebrate that day along with the Queen.
But no, the article has almost nothing to do with Queen Victoria. It’s all about that wussy receding-chinned pussy-whipped David, also known as King Edward VIII also known as the Duke of Windsor who quit after less than a year on the throne, all because he couldn’t give up that twice-divorced Wallis. What was it about that slut that attracted him, Claude often thought, God only knew. The Duchess of Windsor didn’t measure up. But Victoria Regina – and Elizabeth II – God love them. And Diana too, never forget Diana.
It was undeniable to Claude, women had a power over men. But too bad Queen Alexandra had been forgotten. Victoria had been fabulous in her imperious way, and Elizabeth II kept the monarchy dignified, despite her children’s best efforts. But Queen Alexandra! She was the Diana of the Edwardian era, the one who was smart enough to not divorce Edward VII and to outlive him. Edward VII was a lousy king, but she was a great queen.
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