The Westminster Show

Who anywhere around the world
Could find the backbone to resist,
Amid those Union Jacks unfurled,
Except an anti-monarchist
Who’d favor humdrum, God forbid.
(More when such fanfare’s on his quid.)

Besides, the Windsors needed gloss
Prince Charles is a bloody bore.
Too bad there’s no Victoria Cross
For burying esprit de corps.
Elizabeth seems more alive;
No matter what, though. eighty-five.

Some other offspring, au contraire,
Cannot escape the scandal sheets:
Prince Andrew’s finances laid bare!
To help his ex resolve deceits,
A pedophile gave him cash,
Rebranding Fergie British trash!

The late Diana suffered most,
As prearranged as brides can be.
Let’s hope from some high perch her ghost
Looked down on Westminster with glee:
Her William, wholesome future king,
And Kate so worthy of the ring.

Their citizens deserved the show
Just as they might a football match.
Both bind them closer than they know.
Both cost them dear, but here’s the catch:
Their royalty can also please.
It’s not inherited disease.