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Spanish Government force Queen Sofia to cancel her attendance at the reigning...
First it was announced that TM The King & Queen of Spain would not celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary -- now it has been announced that Queen Sofia has been "ordered" (whatever happened to...
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Prince of Wales Announces New Canadian Patronages
Press Release: "TORONTO – Prince’s Charities Canada (PCC) is pleased to announce that two new Canadian organizations have been granted a Royal patronage from HRH The Prince of Wales. Both The Royal...
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Charles, Camilla's royal visit sticks to tradition
I'm quoted in this article by Melanie Patten published today by the Canadian Press.Canada, refine your curtsy and practice your bow. Another royal visit is upon us.But unlike Prince William and Kate's...
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"Like a Diamond" Jubilee Anthem to challenge Gary Barlow's Jubilee Anthem
Gary Barlow's Jubilee Anthem, recorded to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the succession to the throne of HM The Queen, has a lovely melody but it has received considerable criticism for failing to...
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Royal Tour of Canada 2012 -- What to Expect
My interview with Sun News Network on the day before the arrival in Canada of TRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. A discussion about the role and relevance of the Canadian Monarchy....
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The Guiding Principles for Effective Reform of the House of Lords
With the Coalition Government tabling its House of Lords reform bill later today, proposing a mainly elected upper chamber of 450 senators, each serving a non-renewable term of 15 years, a dramatic...
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July 4 1918 - Churchill's Greeting to the President & People of the United...
On this anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, I post below a speech delivered by Winston Churchill in London on this date in 1918.A Declaration of interdependence: commemoration in...
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"Even the Duchess of Cambridge Must Bend. HRH may be the crown jewel of the...
I was interviewed by Canada's leading Macleans Magazine for the article that appeared in last week's print issue (authored by Mike Rekai on July 10, 2012) and which is reproduced below:While her life...
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The Olympic Order
Several symbols are synonymous with the Olympic Games: the Olympic Torch, the Olympic Emblem/Flag, the Olympic Medals, the Olympic Anthem, the Olympic Motto, the Olympic Oath and the Olympic Mascots....
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Britain created modern sport -- why was this ignored in the Olympic Opening...
Much has been written about the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, most of it overwhelmingly positive. On the whole, I thought it was a tremendous success -- and one which I thoroughly...
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The Royal Family & The Olympics -- Polish TV interview
I appeared on Poland's TVP 1 yesterday morning to discuss the historical connection between the Monarchy and the Olympics. The segment is entirely in Polish.
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HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother: A Personal Tribute
I was commissioned to write this in March 2002 and I had intended to post it on my blog in March 2012, to mark the 10th anniversary of HM's death. However, I failed to do so -- and so do so now, as a...
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OMG! An Annoying Acronym with Honourable Origins
Perhaps the most novel aspect of the trend for sending SMS "text" messages and "tweets" has been the growth of acronyms. LOL, BTW, FWIW, OTOH, IIRC are but a few of the acronyms that have become...
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Save the Date: "Battle of Ideas" debate on "Monarchy in the UK"
Battle of Ideas 2012 20 & 21 October, London. Two days of high-level, thought-provoking, public debate organised by the Institute of Ideas with the Barbican.For those who are interested, I shall be...
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Orders, Titles and the Royal Prerogative: Canada vs Lord Black
Ray Hnatyshyn, then HE The Governor General of Canadapresents the insignia of an Officer of the Order of Canadato Conrad Black. 1990The indefatigable, tenacious and ever controversial media tycoon Lord...
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Honours in the UK: Debate with Peter Tatchell following the publication of...
The House of Commons Public Administration Select Committee today published its report on the UK Honours System. Unfortunately, despite a couple of useful recommendations, the Committee's report was...
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Crown Council of Ethiopia Statement on the Death of The Ethiopian Patriarch,...
A statement from the Crown Council of Ethiopia...
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My Autumn Public Lecture & Debating Schedule
Over the next couple of months several of my public speaking engagements will be open to the general public. My blog followers and other interested parties are welcome to attend. Details have already...
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A Separate Olympic Honours List for Olympic Medallists?
Following the Government's decision to create a separate honours list for Olympic medallists, I was asked to discuss the subject on Sky News' "Boulton & Co" programme, hosted by Adam Boulton. Do...
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Royal Lawsuit Over Topless Photos of Duchess of Cambridge -- BBC TV
I appeared on BBC News Channel and BBC World TV this evening to discuss the royal reaction to the publication of topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge and to examine the chances of success for the...
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