Compare The Pair

 

The longest reigning royalty.
The shortest ruling Prime Minister in a nation's history.

Both were not given their roles in democratic elections.
One talks too much, the other was so consistently discerning, in reflection.

Both are called Liz.
One has enjoyed the glory of Empire.
The other aspires for power, Sire.

One has long overcome episodes of family rife and public dissent.
The other cannot handle six weeks of political turmoil and resentment.

One met the last Queen, the other shook the hands of an inexperienced wannabe.

One is a familiar authority recognised through generations.
The other now seems more like a figment of a horrible reality, not imagination.

Empires come and go,
what makes good leadership more treasured than gold?

The Autumn of Britain, 2022.

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