The King is Dead, Long Live the King (and Queen)

King Bhumibol Adulyadej died today after reigning since 1946 Thailand has been plunged into mourning. After reigning for 70 years he is the world's longest serving monarch.

This gives the world's longest serving living monarch, the Queen of Australia, the opportunity to become the world's longest serving monarch if she can stay above ground for another 6 years.

We republicans are thrilled by the idea.