[A.H.] The Modern British Empire

**M D** · November 14, 2009, 01:36 PM

"They Say the Sun never sets on the British Empire... "

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The Sun was slowly rising in the middle of the Atlantic, in between the timezones no one really could get a grasp of whats going on... The Queen's Flight drifted across the yellow-lit ocean, the Red tail art gleaming in the early morning sun.. On the plane itself it seemed like it was the afternoon already, from pilot to chef, the plane bustled like a full restaurant. The Queen had just awoken so it was 'All Hands to Action Stations'.. She took her tray in bed, Prince Philip sitting next to her, reading The Sun. The Queen, against steretype actually drunk 'PG Tips'...

"Philip... Why do we always have to visit the American Colonists? Why don't we have the chance to go to India more often, or Australia... Ever since the bloody war 300 years ago, its 'America This, America That'..."

Philip, pushed his glasses down onto his nose and looked at his wife of 50 years..

"My dear, you are the Queen, you dont have to visit these damned colonists.. But I'm sure if you didn't they would be up in arms about it... Again. Just think that soon enough we will be back at Windsor with the family."

The Queen sighed and went back to her Sudoku...

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"Please Welcome... Her Majesty The Queen!"

The Crowd at Boston Logan Airport cheered, the Protocol began. The Anthem was played, a pretty little girl brought the Queen flowers and the Mayor of Boston and Governor-General met her. The Queen was then safely escorted through the chilly Boston air into the Royal Bentley which had come the day before.

The Queen was briefed on the day, Lunch with Edward Kennedy, MP... Then onto Dinner in New York with Prime-Minister Obama.. Today was going to be a long day.

**Monarchist** · November 14, 2009, 02:14 PM

How incredibly singular of you to post this introduction. It is mysterious and yet ... obvious what has changed. I look forward to reading how you craft everything, but be sure that this remains grounded in explicable alternate history. The purpose of this forum is the creation of alternate history which takes place in the past. It may be as modern as you wish, but if there is not enough grounding in a plotted history, I'm afraid it will have to be moved elsewhere.

Do not take my post as an admonition, but advice. Whatever happens, this looks very interesting.

**MuttonChops** · November 14, 2009, 02:31 PM

I luv it, I look forward to the next addition

**M D** · November 15, 2009, 05:38 AM

The French never came...

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It was 1778 and the War of Independence in the American Colonies had been raging for a few years... The French, being stern enemies of the British had been sending supplies and guns to the Americans since 1776. Something in 1777 changed all of this. The Americans having been pushed back by the Professional brits, time and time again appealed to the French for direct military help. The King of France considered it and agreed, he readied his armies to travel to aid their now allies. There was one problem with this, the people of France did not like it and within 6 months rebellion had broken out. The New French Republic didnt want a thing to do with the Americans, the new country had enough on it's plates. The War was decided.

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"No.. No.. No... I shall not grant you independence, Minister Obama.. We have been over this, time and time again. You are perfectly safe, happy and secure under British rule, we provide security, wealth and trade to you. We are the most powerful nation in the world, Minister, and you are part of it. Please, do not test me on this, we all know what happened last time."

The Queen winked at the last comment..

Meanwhile outside Government Plaza in New York, a crowd was gathering.. A Crowd bearing giant placards stating exactly what the Prime Minister had asked for.