ON KINGS AND QUEENS …. And the such!
News via the papers and social media has revealed some rumblings among the royal families after the head has been replaced with a new one.
When one meets royalty, one needs to curtsey and bow down. This was not only demanded of protocol but also reverence to the royalty.
A king is a supreme leader who is a fair judge and rules his people by tradition.
So what are the qualities expected of a king?
Justice, fairness in life to all (including his children), compassion to all societies of life, a charitable heart, good manners, high education, love for his own family, responsibility and accountability to his men.
What are the qualities you don't want the king to have?
Arrogance, pompousness, incoherent erratic behaviour, addiction to women, wine and substances.
The English had great kings in the past!
In Norway, Sweden and Finland, rulers are now mainly queened. Royalty remains popular as they retain the essence of all the qualities of a commoner. They reside in places away from the palace, leaving it for official meetings or tourists. They even travel by public transportation on occasion to meet the public.
Can we copy this in democracy?
In a democracy, the elected leaders take the place of rulers by function. It would inculcate the ideal qualities and do away with the bad ones. Politicians in power, for that matter anyone in power such as religious heads, sports personnel who are popular, and movie stars who are icons can also imbibe such great qualities and more.
What a beautiful world it would be for the youth to follow them and lead us quickly to more peace and prosperity!
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