On the Occasion of my 26th Birthday

Thanks to all who sent warm birthday wishes! A Queen could not hope for more loving and loyal subjects! I tell the King all the time that we are blessed! And, today I wish to count my blessings.

I have a loving husband and beautiful baby. I am the Queen of the finest land on Earth. My subjects are intelligent, creative, innovative, interesting, attractive, entertaining and brave. I steer an economy that hums along, even as the rest of the world struggles. And, the magical creatures of the realm bestow their powers for our overall benefit.

But, I was always blessed!

My childhood was beautiful. Growing up in my father's kingdom of Ciarlan was one long summer's day. The skies were always blue, the sun shone, rain fell when everyone was busy elsewhere, and the gardens rioted with flowers. Everyone sang all day long, and every child was brilliant.

I excelled at math and finance, so my parents sent me to Harvard, then the London School of Economics. What a fascinating time! I learned so much, and as you all know, that is where I met your king. How sad that he lost his first wife, your Queen Bea so soon after we met. Though I would wish no such loss on anyone, I was gratified to be in a position to bring him happiness and pleasure. I know some say our whirlwind romance was a tad ... speedy but love cannot be denied.

Now I am pleased to bring all my love, talents, economic expertise, as well as my sense of style and fun to my beloved Rios!

Well, on to the party. If you have time, do drop in!

My good fortune is your good fortune!