Hi, @bigpanda!

Very useful and interesting article.
Indeed, the life of the queen is very, very important for all bees. Without it, they die. As if they were living for her. This is a pure form of matriarchy =)))
One of the most important functions of the beekeeper is to ensure that everything is fine with the queen and she was in the hive.

When I first watched the bees, it was very difficult for me to find her among all the bees.

To note =) it is usually always larger than all bees: it is longer and has more wings than standard bees.

Congratulations on your return home, my dear friend!
I wish you and your family good health and happiness!

And of course I wish your bees)))))