London King Explained in a City With a Real One Nearby
The Idea of a London King Refuses to Settle Down
Searching for London king produces confusion, reverence, and branding attempts. London already has proximity to a monarch, which complicates things. The city does not need another king, but the internet keeps offering candidates.
According to the official Royal Family site, the monarch resides in London, reigns over the United Kingdom, and does not personally govern borough councils.
Why London Attracts Kings Symbolically
London invites authority. It centralises power, history, and attention. Musicians, athletes, and influencers are crowned king of London briefly and ceremonially. The title expires quietly.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica entry on London outlines the city’s political gravity, which explains the urge.
Eyewitness Accounts From the Streets
Londoners acknowledge kings with indifference. Real power is measured by postcode knowledge and Tube etiquette. Someone claiming kingship is tolerated until they block a doorway.
Crowns are optional. Competence is not.
London King Versus Actual Monarchy
The real monarchy exists nearby, ceremonial and structured. The imagined London king exists online, temporary and loud. London accommodates both without comment.
This balance is practiced.
The Future of the London King Concept
New kings will be declared weekly. London will nod and continue.
In London, power does not announce itself. It books a meeting.
Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. He currently lives in Holloway, North London. Contact: editor@prat.uk
