I cannot be other than what I am until the man who made me dies. What am I?

Explanation

This riddle describes someone who cannot change their position or title until another person passes away. A prince remains a prince for as long as the king is alive. He cannot become the king early or take the throne before it is his time. The kingdom belongs to the current ruler, and only after the king dies does the prince step into his new role.

The line “the man who made me” refers to the king, usually the prince’s father, who gives him his title and position. Until the king is gone, the prince stays exactly what he is — the heir to the throne.

Why this answer fits:

• A prince cannot become king while the current king is alive.
• The king is the one who gives the prince his role and future place.
• The riddle refers to a title that changes only after someone else’s death.

Movie Example: In the movie The Lion King, Simba is a prince while Mufasa is alive. No matter how strong or brave Simba becomes, he is still only the future king. He becomes the true king only after Mufasa dies. This moment from the movie explains the riddle in a clear and relatable way.