Don't speak to locals, aliens or those lying about the kings and queens (8)
I believe the answer is:
blankets
'queens' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for blankets that I've seen before include "Covers everything like bedclothes" , "Bed covers" , "Warm bedding" , "Bed coverings" , "Ben talks about the bedclothes" .)