When Jan Hugo walks into her lounge filled with family, you can feel the love in the air.
But with a life-sized Prince Charles on her sofa, the Queen sitting opposite on her throne – complete with Corgis at her feet – and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in the kitchen, the 63-year-old’s “family” is anything but ordinary!
“I’ve always adored the British monarchy,” says Jan, a grandmother-of-four, who has harboured a 42-year regal obsession. “Every little girl wants to be a princess, marry a prince and live the fairytale happily ever after, I was no different.”
TIME TO CELEBRATE
Now with Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee – celebrating 70 years on the throne – in full swing, no one is more excited than the Queen’s self-confessed biggest Aussie fan.
“I’d give anything to be in England right now,” the staunch monarchist chimes. “But we’ll mark the occasion here at home – in her royal residence Down Under.”
Hosting a high tea with friends and family – both royal and commoners – followed by curating a royal exhibition and talk at the local library, Jan still has a lot to do.
This story is from the June 6, 2022 edition of Woman's Day Australia.
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