I mean, 1) It's apparently a ceremonial role 2) She doesn't feel she's good enough for the position.

That just means she's even more worthy.

I can’t help but wonder if he ever interacted with my son, who is a CCC member and goes to his school’s chess club each week. I also wonder if I’d ever met the gentleman at one of their tournaments.

These six degree incidents make you stop and think sometimes.