While researching various ‘girl queens’ - i.e., queens under the age of 21 - I came across a story that seemed absolutely fitting for this wonderful, rainbow-filled month of celebration. It’s the story of a young girl who came into power early, who sought to understand all she could of the world, and whose power was used to create peace, intercultural understanding, and advance a society where learning and artistic achievement were paramount. Yet it’s also a story of secrets and regrets - of love perhaps unrequited, of a nation left reeling, and ultimately, of a woman who defied every authority of her age to assert her own vision of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
This is the story of the most intriguing queen I’ve found yet: Christina of Sweden.
