I went out to the bees to change them today from two nucs to two 10 frames and to check them over.I found eggs and larva and then OMG there she is and looking good.(my first time can you tell) So I was felling pretty good and started checking #2 and there she was.Don't know why I couldn't find the queen last year.
Yes, like you, I do like gazing upon royalty!
Glad you saw them, sounds like you're getting better at finding the royal ladies.