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Opening Ceremony of Olympics in London – Hyped in Press but Not Loved By All
Foreign and Brit press all seem to have glowing reports of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Was I wearing the wrong glasses? I found it boring and not that good – a messy jumble of images and sounds. The culture of Britain will not be killed by immigrants. It has been dispatched by the […]
King Charles III in Our Future? Not So Fast, Not So Sure
June 14, 2012
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Since the Jubilee, the “wonder who the next King will be” crowd have been spinning their web of theories. Most are agreed that the Queen will not step down. There are constitutional questions in this as well as the specter of electing a king which would undercut the effectiveness of the position in its present […]
The Truth About the Diamond Jubilee
June 10, 2012
Few journalists these days can get away with reporting the “truth.” That kind of courage is in short supply. But to Peter Hitchens, it is all in a day’s work. He can not bring himself to function any other way. This is about the truth of the matter – the Queen catering to the masses […]
Sadly, The Diamond Jubilee Did Not Bring All Of Britain Together
June 5, 2012
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Fully one-sixth of the population in the UK are non-white. There was just a sprinkling of these people in the massive crowds that lined the streets and stood to wait for the family on the Balcony that ended the celebrations. This was a surge of white Brits demonstrating pride not only in their Queen but […]
Elizabeth II, Queen of Hats. SamHenry’s Favorites – The Hits and a Big Miss
June 1, 2012
SamHenry’s favorite hat worn by Queen Elizabeth II adorned her head in 1977 at the religious service during celebrations for her Silver Jubilee. The bells dropping from chords at the back were lovely and not hoaky. Now for my least favorite hat. It was worn for the investiture of Prince Charles in Wales and looked […]
The Queen and Her Military Service During WW II
May 28, 2012
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When President Obama first came to office, he and the then Prime Minister of France, Sarkozy, were pretty much in charge of the upcoming D-Day anniversary celebration. And the two of these men really flubbed the guest list. They failed to invite the one head of state still-living that had served in the military during […]
Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee “Progress” Proves She Has Single-Handedly Saved the Monarchy to this Point
March 30, 2012
“Nobody does it better…” Carly Simon belted out years ago and that would certainly be a song to summarize the 60 year reign of Elizabet II. She has been head of state longer than any other monarch. Her knowledge of history, current events and politics is encyclopaedic. She is at her age flexible and ready […]
Sarah Ferguson Still Resident of Windsor Cottage – Could Beatrice Have Christmas Engagement?
December 10, 2011
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While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are slowly giving in to the fact that they will need a staff of domestics for their new home, it appears that Prince Andrew is able to get by with just 3 housekeepers but untold other flunkies. He is however one short and so has advertised on the […]
How the Royal Family Plays It: Pay Fergie’s Debts, Insist on a Move?
October 18, 2011
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In recent years, “The Firm” as the British royals refer to themselves, have had a very successful way of dealing with devastating revelations about their members. They have updated the PR people helping them but most of all have glided steadfastly on into the future as if there were not a ripple on the water […]
What If We Staged Another Revolution From Britain And Sold Souveniers?
May 3, 2011
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During World War II, there was a program for the British war relief effort called “Bundles for Britain.” In this country, money was raised through the sales of various objects from jewelry to boxes, and etc. all featuring the insignia of the effort. Well, ladies and gentleman, at this last Royal Wedding, the Brits took […]
Kate and Pippa – Dresses Fit Like Swimwear with Bodices Like Wonder Woman
April 29, 2011
I have waited until the happiness of the day had passed to make this pronouncement. I did not think that the sisters Middleton had properly proportioned outfits for the wedding. In the case of the bride above, certain shots of Catherine were worse that others in defining the “obvious problem” with the bodice of her […]
Cost of Royal Wedding a Political Football
April 26, 2011
There are two aspects of the cost of the upcoming Royal Wedding the press keeps underscoring: Cost to the British economy. Cost to Taxpayers It is important to note that in both categories above, the cost is difficult to accurately determine. Of course the anti-Royalists, the Republicans, put it at a high figure. If […]
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