Brutalist Humble Pie
Earlier today I stumbled upon a photograph on Facebook of a familiar plaque that is located just off of Russell Square in London's "Bloomsbury". The plaque, as may be read on its inscription, was...
View ArticleCBC Archives: The Monarchy in Canada - Rare Footage
Regular readers of my blog will be aware that in recent years the Canadian Government has embarked upon a policy to reinforce the position of the Crown in Canada. This refreshing approach to Canada's...
View Article"Should Britain Become a Republic?" Debate, Brighton Dome, 8pm, 27 November.
I will be appearing at Brighton's historic Brighton Dome on Tuesday, November 27th as a panellist for a public debate on the age-old Monarchy vs Republic Debate. The debate is sponsored by the...
View ArticleRecent Public Speaking Engagements on the Monarchy
Below are images taken from three recent public appearances at which I spoke in favour of the Monarchy (University of Exeter Debating Society, The Battle of Ideas at London's Barbican, and The Sussex...
View ArticleThe Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant -- BBC TV Interview
Yesterday I appeared on BBC TV to discuss the announcement that HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a child.
View ArticleRoundup of European Royal Christmas Messages 2012
Every Christmas, several European sovereigns and heads of royal houses broadcast Christmas messages. Europe's Royal Christmas Messages of 2012 may be viewed below.The Christmas Message of HM The King...
View ArticleLondon Carol Concert for the Polish Order of Malta in the United Kingdom
Earlier this month, the historic Church of St. Clement Danes (the Central Church of the Royal Air Force) in central London was the venue for "Carol of the Bells: A Polish Christmas Night", the annual...
View ArticleBBC Radio 4 Debate on the Honours System with Owen Jones and Benjamin Zaphaniah
Entrance to New Broadcasting HouseEarly on the morning of December 31st I was driven through drizzly rain to New Broadcasting House, the spectacular new head quarters of the BBC, to discuss the honours...
View ArticleHRH The Duke of Edinburgh is the longest lived male royal in history
Yesterday, February 25th 2013, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh became the longest-lived male member of the British royal family in history. HRH is already the longest-serving royal consort in history. The 91...
View ArticleHistory of Poland in London: London's Polish Heritage and Polish contributions.
Click image above to launch an excellent series of English-language short films in English about the history of Poles in London and London locations with Polish connections. Sites visited include the...
View ArticleThe Duke of Edinburgh Oldest Royal to Travel to Canada
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh as Colonel-in-Chief of theRoyal Canadian Regiment. The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, stands immediately behind.HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will make a...
View ArticleThe Queen Admitted to London Hospital with Gastroenteritis
My appearance on Sky News to discuss The Queen's admission to London's King Edward VII Memorial Hospital suffering from the symptoms of gastroenteritis, a nasty stomach bug. Video may be seen by...
View ArticleChris Huhne is Fifth Person to Resign from the Privy Council
A meeting of Her Majesty's Privy Council. Tokeep meetings as short as possible, Queen Victoria startedthe tradition that members remain standing.Chris Huhne, the former British cabinet minister and...
View ArticleThe Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Companion of the Order of Canada?
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is a member of thenational orders of Australia & New Zealandbut not Canada.Below is the Letter to the Editor that I wrote to the Canadian national newspaper, the Globe...
View ArticleA Ceremonial rather than State Funeral for Lady Thatcher -- What is the...
Following the announcement of the death of Baroness Thatcher earlier today, No. 10 Downing Street issued the following statement:"Downing Street can announce that, with The Queen's consent, Lady...
View ArticleThe Honours and Awards of The Rt. Hon. The Baroness Thatcher LG OM PC FRS
Baroness Thatcher on Garter Day wearing the robes of a Lady of the GarterThe Right Honourable The Baroness Thatcher LG OM PC FRS lived a life "crowded with incident".As far as I am aware, the tributes...
View ArticleThatcher and the Sufragette -- For One Night Only
Lying-in-State in Westminster Hall forSir Winston Churchill. A hallmark of a State FuneralAs we now know, Lady Thatcher expressly stated that she did not wish to have a full state funeral. This honour,...
View ArticleMy interview on BBC News following Lady Thatcher's Ceremonial Funeral
After the moving ceremonial funeral for Baroness Thatcher, I was interviewed on BBC News by the absolutely charming Kasia Madera. The video may be seen on YouTube or by clicking the link below
View ArticleDuke of Edinburgh finally appointed to Order of Canada - An Essay describing...
The Governor General of Canada invests The Duke of EdinburghAs the first Extraordinary Companion of theOrder of CanadaToday is a day of celebration for monarchists and those of us who closely study the...
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