Reviewing the Situation - !!!NEW!!!

We have a new Princess Charlotte! Heartfelt congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and, to celebrate, a new parody song:

Reviewing The Situation Change To The Succession not from Oliver

Prince George will come first, there’s no doubt
But now there’s news (to) shout about
‘Cause though at first Kate and William had just one child of their own,
We’ve learnt that their little royal family has grown...

There’s a change to the royal succession
But this is not a real cause for much distress
‘Cause instead of one royal baby
We’ve now the addition of a new princess.
Yes her name is Charlotte and we know,
The world will watch her, as she grows,
And learns to be, a true lady,
A figurehead of monarchy.
We’ll love her dear and want to hear.
Her travels, both far and near...

‘Cause she is the fourth in line to the throne.

A girl like no oth(er), can’t you see,
Born and bred as royalty.
No ordinary child that’s for sure,
As her breeding will show
Her birth is important and something the people
--must know

There’s a change to the royal succession.
And with it Prince Harry now must make his peace!
Although George changed his situation,
He’s now been knocked down the list by his new niece.

Charlotte now comes before Harry.
She’s higher ranking progeny
Yet to this new part of his fam’ly,
He bears her no antipathy
No-one will love her quite like he.
He knows what life for her will be.
He’ll help her be what she can/must be

And to achieve her destiny

‘Cause she is the fourth in line to the throne.

So what does this mean – practically?
Who is this girl? Actually
Her family’s noble she’s
Related to queens and to kings...
So if you should wonder
The impact that this has on things...

There’s a change to the royal succession,
The queen must make adjustments to her will.
There’s a princess in the palace
Who will learn she has rather large shoes to fill
She’s the daughter of the queen’s grandson,
Her home will be at Kensington,
Her birth caused much celebration
The public love her no question
The crowds gathered outside the gate

To shout congrats to Will & Kate

‘Cause she is the fourth in line to the throne.

What happens when Prince George is king?
What does this change...everything.
‘Cause until Prince George weds
And his wife bears a child as his heir,
If you look to who comes next in line
You’ll find Charlotte there...

There’s a change to the royal succession.
But although she’ll have a life of luxury
She’ll be faced with great expectations
With her title comes a long list of duties
Just like her mother and father too,
She has a lot of work to do
Grand functions to attend on cue
All followed by her retinue
Her tasks will multiply it’s true
It is her job to see them through

‘Cause she is the fourth in line to the throne.

Hey!

 

Afternote: I've just learnt that the brilliantly talented actor who originally performed this song has sadly passed away - RIP Ron Moody - thoughts and prayers with your family.