Thursday, 16 April 2020

Pope Benedict XVI at 93

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This seems to be the season for monarch’s birthdays, with the King of the Belgians turning 60 yesterday, the Queen of Denmark being 80 today...

The Queen of Denmark at 80

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Today is the 80th birthday of the very splendid Queen of Denmark. She is not only an exemplary monarch but also a talented artist with a deg...
Wednesday, 15 April 2020

The History of Gin and Tonic

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Those who know me at all well can testify to my fondness for a “g and t”, or two or more. In the current ‘lockdown’ securing a reserve suppl...

The King of the Belgians at 60

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Today is the sixtieth birthday of the King  of the Belgians and to mark that I have copied todays posts from Royal Central:   The Most Unexp...

The Battle of Formigny 1450

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On this day in 1450, 570 years ago, there was fought the battle of Formigny in lower Normandy. It was to be one of the last battles of the H...

Interview with Cardinal Pell

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A friend has forwarded to me this link to the first full interview given by Cardinal Pell since his conviction was quashed by the Australian...
Tuesday, 14 April 2020

The Collar of the White Eagle of Poland

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The Special Correspondent is assiduous in sharing online discoveries and sent me a link to an article about a definite proposal to reinstate...

“Braveheart” Revisited

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In my recent post about the Declaration of Arbroath I described the film “Braveheart” as being utterly appalling. I have said that consisten...