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Reflections of a Young Fogey: Prince Charles as Prince Regent? Possibility Raises a Puzzle for Canada.
This article, based upon my interview on CTV's Question Period politics programme, appeared on the CTV News website on Sunday, 19 May. As Canadians prepare to celebrate Victoria Day, the official date of birthday honours for the reigning monarch, there is...
Dateline: 2013-05-20 8:47am -07:00T (394 words)
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Reflections of a Young Fogey: The State Opening of Parliament 2013 -- my interview on LBC Radio
Broadcast on 8 May, below is a link to a short radio interview on LBC Radio in which I discuss the significance of the presence of The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at The Queen's Speech. Some of the ceremonial traditions surrounding The Sta...
Dateline: 2013-05-10 7:18am -07:00T (57 words)
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Reflections of a Young Fogey: 10 May -- Sir Winston Churchill Day? A National Bank Holiday?
On this day in 1940, Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and started his long battle to save Western Civilisation. To quote from a speech delivered at his Nobel Prize ceremony: "Never in the field of human conflict was so much ow...
Dateline: 2013-05-10 5:03am -07:00T (95 words)
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Reflections of a Young Fogey: Prince Charles Gets Higher Commonwealth Role as Queen Stays Home
I am quoted a fair amount in this article by Janet Davison of the CBC which deals with The Queen, the Prince of Wales and the future of the Commonwealth.Subtitle: Elizabeth cutting back on long trips, helping Charles prepare to be kingPublished: By Janet ...
Dateline: 2013-05-08 5:48pm -07:00T (1235 words)
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Reflections of a Young Fogey: Order Spotting at the Inauguration of HM The King of The Netherlands
Their Majesties The King and Queen of the Netherlands on theDay of His Majesty's Inauguration. The King is seen here wearing the sash and breast starof the Military William Order. The Queen is wearing the sash and breast star of theOrder of the Netherland...
Dateline: 2013-04-30 3:18pm -07:00T (436 words)
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Reflections of a Young Fogey: Duke of Edinburgh finally appointed to Order of Canada - An Essay describing the developments that led up to this great day
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 world of Honours and Orders. For on his visit to Cana...
Dateline: 2013-04-27 6:48am -07:00T (1324 words)
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Reflections of a Young Fogey: Thatcher 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, traditionally reserved for the Sovereign but, in exce...
Dateline: 2013-04-16 7:18pm -07:00T (827 words)
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Reflections of a Young Fogey: The 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 and articles published in the days following her death...
Dateline: 2013-04-12 7:03am -07:00T (491 words)
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Reflections of a Young Fogey: A Ceremonial rather than State Funeral for Lady Thatcher -- What is the Difference?
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 Thatcher will receive a Ceremonial funeral with military hon...
Dateline: 2013-04-08 9:33am -07:00T (1083 words)
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