If I Were King or Queen competition winners announced

The winners of the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Coronation-themed If I Were King/Queen competition have been announced.

Ten-year-old Emily Lowe of St Peter’s RC Primary School in Blackburn and nine-year-old Harriett Moss, of Ashleigh Primary School in Darwen were welcomed by The Mayor in his parlour at the Old Town Hall to collect their certificates for their winning answers.

Emily’s winning words were: “If I were Queen I’d lower prices down and I would stop water bills. I would make sure that everyone feels safe and not stressed out. I would make sure people get enough money.”

And if Harriett was a Queen for the day: “If I were Queen I’d clean up the environment to make the air that we breathe cleaner. I would make more parks and outdoor spaces to get children out playing again. I would plant trees and wild flowers and stop racism.”

Schools across Blackburn with Darwen were encouraged to enter the competition in the run up to King Charles Coronation so that young people could tell us what they would do if they were ever made King or Queen.

The submissions were hard to judge but were narrowed down to two winners by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Strategic Director of Children’s Services and Education, Joanne Siddle.

Joanne said:

 It was fabulous to hear our young people talk about their hopes and dreams for the future and the thing that shone through was the care for our community and our environment. Our young people really can show us the way forward.

The Mayor, Cllr Suleman Khonat, also said he was pleased with the winning entries.

He said:

It was wonderful to welcome the children into the parlour and hear about how they would spend their day as a Queen. Their attitude to making a difference is wonderful and their kindness will really make a difference. Well done to them both.

Here’s a selection of competition entries that weren’t winners but equally as fantastic. 

Jaxon Quinn, 10
If I were King I’d make it so that no one could cut down trees except those that are needed for paper. I would raise money for charity and make sure that the homeless all have somewhere to live and some money.

Logan Smith, 9
If I were King I’d help homeless people get homes to live good lives. As well I would help children get adopted to give them the best life. The last thing I would do is that I would gather more people to help the oceans and stop littering.

Libby-May Shannon, 10
If I were Queen I’d give money for people in need and set up a friendship day were all children and teenagers get a notification on their phone and try to complete challenges together, building their bonds. Also I would give money to parents for their children.

Eboni Charnley, 9
If I were Queen I’d donate to the homeless shelter and I would make popsicles and hand them out on a hot day. I will try to make sure that everyone can be happy and put a smile on their face.

Ruben Delaney-Hilton, 9
If I were King I’d help people with no money and help children with no one to look after them. I will donate money to people who need help.

Lily Dumon, 10
If I were Queen I’d tell people to stop littering to make the world a better place. I would help people who need it the most like homeless people.

Sandy Kwasna, 10
If I were Queen I’d help people and make people safe if needed. I would also cut the prices instead of them going up. I would also make electricity and rent go down or let it be free.

Natalie Rozs, 10
If I were Queen I’d lower tax, make it easier to get a job and lower gas prices. I would make water free in stores and give money to the homeless and poor. I’d also give money to schools so they had more supplies and give food and drinks to the homeless. I’d also give the homeless people a place to stay.

Felix Slater, 9
If I were King I’d lower tax to 15%. I would bring peace to all of Europe. I will make rents very cheap for homeless people. I will make food in shops cheaper.

Niamh Wignall, 10
If I were Queen I’d try my best to help the homeless by sending money and supplies over to charities. I would try to bring prices down too. I would also make sure every body has food on the table and a roof over their head.

Emily Lowe, 10
If I were Queen I’d lower prices down and I would stop water bills. I would make sure that everyone feels safe and not stressed out. I would make sure people get enough money.

Leighton Rees, 10
If I were King I’d try to stop bullying in schools.

Bailee Worthington , 9
If I were King I’d ban smoking and vaping. I would then make shopping 30% cheaper. I would make a pyjama day and other fun days. I would donate money to the homeless.

Cobey Fisher, 10
If I were King I’d would make all sweets 1p. I would make smoking illegal and make things cheaper. I would more toilet paper factories. I would give parents more money.

Ruby Thomas, 10
If I were Queen I’d help people in need and I would make sure everyone has something to eat, drink and somewhere to stay. I would try to stop people from bullying and also stop people from littering to make the world a better place.

Amelia O’Grady, 9
If I was Queen I’d give money to everyone that needs it. I would help homeless people and take care of all people. I would get challenges for people to build their friendships up.

Jacob Garratty, 9
If I were King I’d make littering a £600 fine. Make bin day twice a week. Make smoking illegal.

Caiya Riley, 10
If I were Queen I’d lower the prices in shops. I’d try to make people not litter. I would try to make everyone feel happy and welcome. I’d help people and send joyful messages to their day. I’d make people feel more comfortable around others.

Bradley Varey, 10
If I were King I’d lower gas and food prices so it was easier for people to cope. I would try to put school dinners for free for everyone. I would also provide more equipment for schools so that they don’t run out of anything. I would also give parents money to spend on their children. I would lower bills by 20%.

Emily Shannon, 9
If I were Queen I’d lower prices in shops and gas for people that don’t have much money. I would help homeless people find a home. I would try to stop people littering.

Mia Farnworth, 10
If I were Queen I’d help all the people that need help and give people money that need it. I would also give the homeless people a house, water, food and money.

Oakley Gray, 10
If I were King I’d begin to lower prices so low they will be free. Also I will help a lot of people including orphanages and hospitals. Then I would do a lot of events in the country.

Tyler Liddiard, 10
If I were King I’d make lots of flats so that homeless people are not living on the streets. I would make house bills go down and give parents money to give shelter, food and drinks.

Luke Greenwood, 9
If I were King I’d make sure there is more homeless shelters. I’ll make electricity bills lower.

Darcey Weyer, 10
If I were Queen I’d stop putting prices up. Food would be 50% off and house and electricity bills would not be as expensive. I would give parents money who don’t have enough to feed their children.

Scarlett Maxwell, 10
If I were Queen I’d help people in need and make sure they have a roof over their heads. I would also ask the government to lower prices for essentials and food.

Dylan Shorrock, 9
If I were King I’d make sure that homeless people were given a roof over their heads. Also that they are able to eat and drink and live like other people.