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News article: Swedish royals: Five of King’s grandchildren no longer official members 

POV: Claudius 

Title: Royalty Removed 

 

Such blasphemy, 

 To remove a royal heir from the riches of thy family.  

Although the title is the same, 

Without the money, there is no fame. 

 

If it were I, 

The question would’ve been asked, why? 

The royals hath said it was to save taxpayers money, 

That day must not have been sunny. 

 

I can only imagine thy pain, 

Wanting to die like Charlemagne. 

To hide their visage, 

To save their image. 

 

I shalt send my advisor, 

To see if they weep like a geyser. 

Or, if they wish to seek retribution, 

And cause a revolution. 

 

After all, a royal without money 

Is like a bear without honey. 

Or, like thy brother 

Without a mother. 

 

I would formulate ideas of how to keep the riches 

I would contact the witches. 

Or let the poor die, 

To save money on rye. 

 

Maybe kill the peasants with the plague, 

Or is that too vague? 

All I know is, 

To dishonor me is a sin that cannot be forgiven. 

 

For I am mad with power, 

After killing my brother at his most secure hour. 

I have all the money and potential, 

To keep a murder confidential. 

 

Oh! My advisor hath returned with the news, 

Of their royal views. 

The letter states: 

“We here art fine with the decision”.