As the news came out that the Queen was on
her deathbed, the country descended into outright chaos. The Prime Minister
appeared on television to appeal for calm and understanding in this emotional
time, but nothing could change the situation – both Prince Charles and Prince
William were missing – the two direct heirs to the throne could not be found.
Anywhere. All the international crime agencies were on the case – the CIA, FBI,
MI5, Interpol, the KGB, even the Ku Klux Klan.
The Armed Forces abandoned their missions
and returned home to conduct house to house searches looking for any clue as to
their whereabouts. Prince Harry was placed under the tightest of security as he
and Prince Phillip kept a bedside vigil in Buckingham Palace as the Queen
slowly faded. Both Camilla and Kate were taken to a secret location for their
own safety, as nobody had a clue who was responsible for this audacious
attempt.
Parliament debated long into the night,
trying to decide what to do. Some wanted to keep the throne vacant until such
time as Charles and William could be found, or Charles or William. Then there
was the faction that demanded Prince Harry should take his place. Not
surprisingly, the Republican sympathisers kept their heads down and their
mouths shut for fear of reprisals. Ultimately, after a hotly disputed vote, it
was agreed that Prince Harry was to ascend to the throne once the Queen had
passed away. A convoy of armour plated limousines conveyed the Prime Minister,
Chancellor of the Exchequer and the leaders of the opposition from Westminster
to Buckingham Palace, and in a private audience, they informed Prince Harry of
their democratic decision. Harry bowed his head and fought back the tears, but
regained his composure and thanked the politicians. Arrangements were made for
a television address by Harry when the time came.
Harry retreated back into the sanctum of
the Queen’s bedroom to be with his Grandmother in her final moments. Silence
reigned for about ten minutes, before both Phillip and Harry came out, tear
stained and distraught. Harry rushed out of the palace and into a waiting car,
speeding away to the consternation of all.
As news of the Queen’s death spread, the
television address was all ready to go. The only thing missing was the new
King, Harry.
He did eventually arrive and prepared
himself for the address. He stood in front of the camera.
“On this most emotional day, I would like
to announce the greatest April Fool’s Joke ever.” And through the door and in
to shot came the rest of the Royal Family, including the Queen, waving and
smiling.
Jonathan M
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