It’s customary at this time of year to think of the past and look forward to the future. I don’t like doing that as generally the past is pretty grim and the future not that enticing. 2022 has certainly been one of those years. Finally I have been able to get to work after April… Continue reading Looking back at 2022 and forward to 2023, Christmas alone and to move or not to move that is the question
Tag: The Queen
London Decorated for the Platinum Jubilee
Working every day in the streets of London can have its challenges. What is merely a news item on protestors, sporting events, strikes or terrorists that other people watch from afar is for me, real-life. Protests for good or bad reasons make it hard for me to do my job. Marathons are all well and… Continue reading London Decorated for the Platinum Jubilee
Celebrating The Platinum Jubilee
There aren’t many things in life longer in the making than the opening of the Elizabeth Line but one of them is the Platinum Jubilee which marks the 70th year of service Her Majesty The Queen has given to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth, the longest in history. To… Continue reading Celebrating The Platinum Jubilee
The Queen’s Green Canopy
Last week when I was out and about in London I passed through the Embankment Gardens as I do quite often. It’s one of the most beautiful parks in Westminster and always full of blooming flowers, well kept lawns, water features and in the summer, much needed shady trees. I’ve written before about London named… Continue reading The Queen’s Green Canopy
The private gardens of Buckingham Palace
Ever since the fire at Windsor Castle in 1992, the state rooms at Buckingham Palace have been open to visitors each summer but due to the continuing Covid epidemic they are understandably shut again this year. As a way to no doubt recoup some revenue, it was decided that this summer the private gardens at… Continue reading The private gardens of Buckingham Palace
A special knighthood at Windsor Castle
Some of you may remember I wrote a few months ago of the incredible Captain Tom Moore. Coronavirus 19 – Social Distancing with 99 year old Captain Tom Moore and his multi-million pound fundraiser. The now 100 year old former soldier ended up raising £33million which must be such a unique achievement. He had already… Continue reading A special knighthood at Windsor Castle
That time the Queen hid in a bush to avoid her guests…. yes really!
All of us have to deal with people that we don’t like, particularly those of us who work in public facing jobs. Some of us even avoid people at home; I know I have hid in the bath one dark evening and in a wardrobe to have a bit of peace and quiet to myself.… Continue reading That time the Queen hid in a bush to avoid her guests…. yes really!
Cornish D-Day Veteran Harry Billinge (94) gets his MBE & meets the Queen.
Last year I made a memorable on The Endcliffe Park Memorial in Sheffield & the incredible devotion of Tony Foulds. Recently a D-Day veteran who raised more than £25,000 towards the cost of building a national memorial honouring his fallen comrades has become an MBE. Incredibly despite having a key role in the Normandy landings,… Continue reading Cornish D-Day Veteran Harry Billinge (94) gets his MBE & meets the Queen.
The Queen homes in on being the longest serving monarch in history
Last week Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the fourth longest-serving monarch today, surpassing legendary Mayan ruler Pakal the Great. The Queen has surpassed K’inich Janaab Pakal who ruled the Mayan city state of Palenque for 68 years and 33 days before his death in 683AD. The Queen obviously holds several records including her title as the longest-living… Continue reading The Queen homes in on being the longest serving monarch in history
A slap in the face for Knights!
Now most people reading this are likely familiar with the more modern kind of knighting where a sword is ceremoniously tapped on an individual’s shoulders, preferably by a comely maiden. It wasn’t always so genteel or romantic. Yes you might have your weaponry, land and perhaps a squire, maybe even some serfs to keep your farms… Continue reading A slap in the face for Knights!
Stephen Liddell 