Queen Silvia of Sweden, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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Queen Silvia of Sweden among finalists for TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year?

According to a credible source, Queen Silvia of Sweden is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the monarch's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 05/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Queen Silvia of Sweden for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 80-year-old monarch, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Queen Silvia of Sweden so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the monarch have already been named ‘Swedish Of The Year’ by some major Swedish newspapers and even ‘Heidelberg Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Heidelberg (Queen Silvia of Sweden's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the monarch was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Queen Silvia of Sweden Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 4 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveSilvia”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 4 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Queen Silvia of Sweden?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 4 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Queen Silvia of Sweden?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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