Today, if nobody noticed, is St. George's Day!
St. George of course was a saint revered in Byzantium. The Normans imposed him on us as our new patron…
Month: April 2018
Ageing shells. But not green shells!
In one month’s time on Tuesday 22nd May 2018 the AGM of Royal Dutch Shell will take place at 9:00AM…
Take your pick: Le petit-déjeuner du chien OR Canis est scriptor prandium!
Heraldry is an ancient tradition in this country. This is obvious by the use of French – Norman French. As…
Supporting a dignity.
Above, Adolphus, 1st Marquess of Cambridge GCB, GCVO When the Queen’s grandfather set about “rebranding” the Royal family in 1917…
Great wealth = Great health.
The above title to today’s contribution to the internet does of course not always apply! However it is unarguable in…
And now for something completely different…
Today is the last day of the financial/tax year – in the UK. So today’s article has nothing to do…
What's going on? You are not the only one asking that Mr President!
In 9 days time on the 11th April 1564, 454 years will have passed since the “Peace of Troyes” ended…
Advance notice of ennoblement: Meghan Markle becomes Duchess of Albany, Countess of Clarence and Baroness Trematon.
NB: Today’s article was uploaded in the afternoon and is NOT a prank. Saturday 19th May 2018 will see large…