Mounted on twin Appaloosas, and both encased in silver plated ceremonial armor, the King and Queen rode ahead of the band of royal knights, five hundred strong. They rode five abreast which meant that for one hundred horse-lengths, the streets of the city were clogged. Despite frigid conditions, large masses of people stood in the snow to watch the parade pass by.
Bugle, fife and drum marched ahead of the column. Their rousing music helped to cheer the crowds who waved madly at their sovereigns. Many people waved little national flags to show their patriotism. Shortly after sunset, fireworks would light up the sky to cap the celebrations honoring their sovereigns’ wedding anniversary.
Such a peaceful land! No protest banners, no security guards. Sigh…
Happy new year and thanks for participating in the daily prompts. 🙂
Thank you! Yes, I think we all need to create magic kingdoms in our minds; otherwise, we’d simply go nuts. LOL
Perhaps that’s true — and perhaps more for some people than others. I know a few No-nonsense people who would think “daydreaming” (imagination) is a complete waste. They “stay focused” and get things done. 😉