Queen Charlotte Invites You

I am honoured to be here today, in Madame Adelaidezone's magnificent music room, to make a very important announcement on behalf of the democratically delightful Mozarty Party.

My endorsement of enlightened policies is quite urgently required at present.

You may think that a queen consort would have very little interest in democratic proclamations, though I am very happy to support any expressions of genius from members of the public, even when those members of the public are children.

I even invite you, as a member of the public yourself, to make a magnificent proclamation of one sort or another.


A tune by a child genius of my acquaintance

An introduction to my own wide-ranging activities

The long-term value of my enlightened patronage


As you may be aware, I am currently involved with the 21st century work of the International Training Centre for the Harmonious Interplay of Beauty, Understanding and Magnificence, hence my enthusiastic interest in matters of quality.  My former, somewhat unfortunate reputation (of having at least one very bad habit) has now dissolved into history, and I am able to conduct my musical duties without an inordinate degree of sneezing.


One of Madame Adelaidezone's earlier references to my musical influence

Do you consider me to be a woman of some importance?


Unlike many persons in my social position during the 18th century, I was quite fond of my husband for many years.  Many other royal ladies were married to tyrants, as were considerable quantities of other female persons.  I have even been told that this may still be the case in the 21st century, especially within non-royal marriages and non-marriages.

Even when male persons, of whatever rank, are not particularly tyrannical, they may acceptably be treated with disdain or at least indifference by their spouses if circumstances make such a response quite rational.  Both Madame Adelaidezone and Mr Mozart are keen to support me on the matter of tolerable, equitable and affectionate social relationships, even amongst persons of varying degrees of excellence.


One of my well-known and relatively recent public statements


My work now involves the investigation of excellence in a wide range of musical, political and educational environments.  Fortunately, I am able to dismiss most types of music as lacking excellence, having been well acquainted with the compositions of Mr Mozart for a very long time.  How do you judge excellence, whether of the musical, political, marital or educational varieties?

Is excellence about composition, interpretation, presentation, instrumentation or invitation?  Does popularity have anything in common with acceptability?  How do you judge beauty, understanding and magnificence in any particular context or contest?


Who has the ability to decide on questions of greatness or even accuracy?

Is public Mozart better than public muzak?

Do you believe Mr Mozart should involve himself in the politics of today?


Well, I am indeed looking forward to receiving your proclamations, even if you do not wish to receive my patronage.