Riddle

I'm a king that speaks for my country. At birth I am protected by no one. As I grow my father gives me 2 soldiers to protect me. As I get matured many more are given to me. And at my full age my father gives me 32 white soldiers to guard me and protect me. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Ambassador
B.President
C.Interpreter
D.Tongue
Hint: It's a word with 6 letters, starting with "T".

Answer

Tongue

Why this is the answer

The tongue 'speaks' for the country, and its royal guard is teeth — none at birth, two at first, and a full set of 32 by adulthood.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Hard.