The Prince of Edgerton
Modern Satire

I don't know who to marry. I don't know what woman would fulfill the role of my grandmother. My grandmother was Queen for forty years and she was well loved. It's gonna be hard to replace her. Everyday I think of my grandmother because she raised me. My mother died when I was born. And I never knew her that well but thank God for grandmother who guided me through all my years of growth and development. My father placed me in her care because of his grief over mother's death. My mother was in line to replace my grandmother as the Queen and Monarch. And my father would have been her consort King. This is the tradition of Edgerton since the 14th Century. And now I am placed with the task of finding a spouse. Even royal training could not prepare me for this. Prince Edward Prince Edward you needed. I have found thirteen women who matched what you are looking for in a woman. Some are smart. Some are talented. Some are witty. Some are pleasant. And all are beautiful. Hmm let me look at their names. No no no I don't know about this. I don't know about that. I don't know this. Well it is gonna take me some time here. I would leave the list with you. And after days it took me sometime because Edgerton would not bow to any Queen. They wanted a Queen with the right name and beauty and elegance. And it is very hard choosing a mate with these names. Plus some of them are hard to pronounce. I got to find out more about these ladies and choose the right one. And the Prime Minister pronounced the names. And so I asked for their middle names. Ohh I like Alexandrina. Or maybe Victoria. Or maybe Katherine. Yeah I think one of those may make a great Queen. And the Prime Minister of Edgerton told the ladies about their selection. And Prince Edward met with them individually. And they were all lovely and well dressed and elegant in their own way. And the Prime Minister asked Prince Edward but Prince Edward was enjoying the loveliness of the ladies and was caught in their gaze. And so the Prime Minster conducted the selection process. And the Prince asked the questions. And the questions was what is your background? What's your personal interest? And how old are you?. Katherine said i am from a prestigious family, my father was a loyal subject advanced by the Queen to do noble tasks and to represent the throne. He did this for many years and never regretted it. He loved to work for the Royal Family and build up his country. I am an independent woman. I walk in my father's footsteps. And I do not need much help. I am clever and smart enough to do what I need to do. And I just look for my future husband to do the same. And I am five years older than you my Prince. Then it was Victoria, I come from a business family, my family served the Crown by serving the Queen on many occasions. We were proud to help with State's dinners and serve diplomats around the world. I am very dependent because my father taught me that I should look to my future husband for advice. And that I should submit to him and ask him what I need all the time. I am very loyal and my wish is your wish my Prince. And I am eight years older than you. Finally it was Alexandrina, my parents died when I was young and I was adopted by one of your Honorary Generals. I never knew much about my parents except that they were in love for the short time that they lived. They were dedicated to each other. They were fighting for each other. And like Romeo and Juliet they died together. And I promise to find a love like my parents no matter how long and no matter how short. so the world would know that I have love and that love is amazing, wonderful and moving. I am not dependent or independent. I preferred to be both because you never know when you need your love or your love need you. And life has many courses and changes that you cannot predict. And I am the same age as you Oh Fair Prince. So the Prince Minister interrupted and escorted the Prince out. And the Prime Minister decided and Prince Edward said grandmother told me one thing that she remembered about mother and father that convinced them that they had love, it was a dance. I would like to dance with Alexandrina. And so the Prime Minister escorted Alexandrina into the dance hall. And the music played as Prince Edward stared at Alexandrina and Alexandrina stared at Prince Edward. And Prince Edward asked her to dance. And she said she did not know how. And he offered to lead her. And they danced lovely, elegantly and beautifully. And after several songs Alexandrina tripped on the Prince and they kissed. So Alexandrina became Queen and they lived happily ever after.,
About the Creator
Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous
Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee
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