I think that the queen of the United Kingdom has a tough job. Wearing a crown for the last 70 odd years, being on public display for the entire time.
My story is however not about her.
It’s about this plastic replica which was once left in a public place for the visiting children to play with. Kids like to daydream just like adults, indeed, even more so.
This crown became a bone of contention between two siblings. The boy thought that being elder brother, it was more fitting that he should be the king. While the younger, and more clever sister thought that it was a queens crown and she should be wearing it.
The dispute was escalating when the girl, Terry thought of a clever ruse. She said that if Johnathan would let her wear the crown, she would share all her bounty with him.
He acceded and Terry plonked the crown on her head but something unexpected happened. She disappeared in a puff of smoke. The crown fell to the ground with a loud clatter. Johnathan got scared and ran for his mum.
They are still looking for Terry. As for the crown, it also disappeared and no one knows from where it came and where it went.

Crown – Image by KL Caley
For visually challenged writers, the image shows a golden crown adorned with jewels and pearls. Behind this are windows with views across the countryside.
Written for WritePhoto # Crown, hosted by KL Caley
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This reminded me of that movie the Thomas Crown Affair as Pierce Brosnan was good at disappearing.
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That’s was a good movie. I haven’t seen a really good mystery recently. Thanks Jim.
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Ah a wonderful tale, beautifully told.
“Heavy is the head that wears the crown” and sometimes invisible too.
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Haha! Thanks Suzette for adding to the plot. 🥰
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You provided the inspiration. Thank You.!
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A pleasure
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That’s quite the crown! Knowing my luck, I’d wear it and it’d end up becomming a bird’s nesting place 🤣🤣
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Haha, it is sort of mysterious. Thanks! How are you B my friend?
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It is, isn’t it. I’m doing pretty good honey! I hope you and your loved ones well💜💜 Thanks for asking 💚 I appreciate you.
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Good to know Nova. Take care. Hugs
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Hugs to you! Thank you!
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You’re welcome
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Good story! Wonder if the girl and crown ever came back. If she does I can imagine she’d have lots of stories to tell. 🙂
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Thanks Barbra! Yes, perhaps you are right.
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What a reveting narrative. You have a knack for sweet tales with wonderful twists. I’m curious about the whereabouts of Terry and the crown. It’s sounds quite real!
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Thanks Lamittan! Perhaps she’ll come back to tell her story
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Oh, I’m hoping with all manner of hope that she does. 😄
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Cute story, methinks it is not only children who are imaginative, or maybe you let your inner child out to play? Awesome stuff!
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Thank you so much Carol.
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You’re very welcome. ❤
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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❤
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Oh, my! Poor Jonathan. He has a lot to answer.
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Haha, yes, he’ll be held to blame, being the older brother.
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Loved the story, but just one minor detail
The Queen is not the Queen of England, she is the Queen of the United Kingdom, by called her the Queen of England you forget all about Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, sorry for mentioning it
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No worries, thanks for the information. 😍
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Wonderful story, dear Sadje! ♥️
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Thanks a lot Jane
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Welcome, Sadje!
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❤️
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That was totally unexpected, I hope she didn’t run into any dragons
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Perhaps some naughty goblins are up to their tricks.
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😉
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👑
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Wonderful. I’ve got a big head so the crown wouldn’t fit on me
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Lucky you 👍🏼👑
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A wonderful use of the prompt. Super creative and engaging read, Sadje.
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Many thanks dear friend
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You’re most welcome, Sadje. It’s always my pleasure.
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🤩😎
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Great use of the prompt, Sadje, and superb storytelling. “A crown is both a great gift and an onerous burden.”
― Allison Pataki, The Queen’s Fortune
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Thanks a lot Eugenia. It sure is.
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great job on the prompt Sadje.. fit for a queen.. waiting her return.💖💖
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Thanks a lot
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my pleaure
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😍
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What an intriguing story, sadje! I love how you turned the story from the queen of England to the kids. And as for the disappearing part, I didn’t except that at all!
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Thanks Shruthi! I’m glad you liked the story 🥰😍
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You’re welcome! 💖
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😀
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Great story, held me to the end wondering who would get the crown and than wham, the twist.
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Thanks a lot Greg. 🙏🏼
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Another of your story beginnings that leaves me wanting more.
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Thanks Patricia!
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delicious mystery in this.
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Thanks Jude
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uh oh!!! Great mystery Sadje
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Thanks Belladonna
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Oh wow! What a mystery, Sadje. Sorry for the late reply, just going back over the #writephoto entries I had not commented on. Brilliant entry, thank you so much. KL ❤
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Thanks KL!
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