King Mongkut (Rama IV) is still venerated as a God in Thailand. In the west he became famous as the all singing and all dancing King of Siam in ‘The King and I’.
A while ago I spent an evening with a Thai lady, Grace, who had recently moved to Hastings. On her house altar I noticed a postcard of King Mongkut’s contemporary, Queen Victoria, in between the flowers and incense. 
Grace told me about how she was once walking along the sea front when she came across this statue of Queen Victoria. The sculpture spoke to her, and gave her some advise about where she should go to meet her husband to be. Grace needed to get married in order to stay in England, so she followed Queen Vic’s advise and everything went to plan. Grace has now decided that Queen Victoria is a Goddess.
And who am I to argue otherwise.
This is how I’m more used to seeing her, though.
Again, I am constantly amazed by how smoothly reality can twist and turn itself into whatever shape we need it to be…Queen Vic; a Dumpy, Dead Despot with a Bollard on her Head or a Benevolent Living Goddess – take your pick.
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I love the idea of Queen Vic as this newly arrived Thai lady’s new goddess, gifting her with the connection to be able to stay in the UK. I think I quite like the Dr Who version of her myself 🙂
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Hi, yes it certainly made me sit up and take notice when I saw the old Queen’s postcard amongst the Buddhas and incense sticks at her altar…I have yet to see the Doctor Who version, but shall look out for it now that I know about it.
Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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An interesting story Anna, and a great example of how things can look to us, from different perspectives. Have a fun Week ahead! Big Hugs Paul OXOXOXOXOXO
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Thank you, Paul, and thanks for visiting x
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You are welcome Anna. Have a productive Week! Much Love Paul OXOXOXOXO
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Such a great story about perspective. Whatever works I think.
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Thank you for visiting, yes, whatever works. 🙂
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How interesting Anna. It sure is amazing how everyone sees everything differently. On the last photo she looks like a witch with that bollard on her head. All she needs now is a broom. LOL! Lovely post hon. 🙂 *hugs*
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Thanks Sonel…one of these days I am sure that she’ll obtain a broom along with the obligatory bollard. Kids, eh! 🙂
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LOL! Indeed! 🙂
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