Will the schools be closed? The reason I'm asking is because, if it's held on Sept 19th, I think that's the day that exams are being taken in some parts of the country. I'm pretty sure that's the day...
I presume they are staying for the funeral. I wonder what they are doing, twiddling their thumbs at Frogmore? She must be really annoyed her plans for this week have been scuppered. Will she go to the...
To have to get up each morning to have the eyes of the world on you whilst grieving , must be exceptionally difficult for him and William but on a lighter note, Gordon Brown looks like he’s had a...
My Owners Group horse Huelgoat won his first Novice Chase at Newton Abbot on Monday - great run and a lovely feeling seeing him cross the line in such an effortless fashion. Such a cheap way to become...
When i was 'sworn' into the army, i recall swearing my allegiance to HM Queen Elizabeth II, her Heirs and Successors. I doubt very much that serving soldiers will have to undergo an oath of allegiance...
One of Bob Dylans best surely.Partner played the album Desire right now,i remember it from about 1974.Surely one of Dylans best?Did i just mention that?Both Desire and Hurricane.
Here we go, yet again, folks! I scored a decent enough (in my opinion) FIVE out of seven on the main quiz: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-62804978 Some lucky guesses helped me to FOUR out of five in...
Am I the only person who thinks that the two younger children in it -Benji and Molly - are absolutely dreadful actors? Especially Molly. The way she exaggerates every single word that she says is so...
I've just read that Prince Charles and Princess Anne were with the Queen yesterday when she passed away. I hope she knew that they were there with her but sad that her other children didn't get there...
When Diana's funeral was held I seem to remember that some events were cancelled - is this likely to happen with the Queen's funeral? I know some have been cancelled tonight and tomorrow (although...
One day, during lessons on proper grammar, the teacher asked for a show of hands from those who could use the word "beautiful" twice in the same sentence. First, she called on little Susie, who...
Harold Wilson said 'A week is a short time in politics', but with a new Prime Minister and a new monarch it's transpired that this past week has been a short time in the life of this nation. I've no...
For me, this will endure. Paddington spoke for the nation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UfiCa244XE Feel free to add your favourite memories of a lady who dedicated her whole life to her country...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60617519 Will you be going to Westminster Hall to pay your respects. I remember this happening when the Queen Mother died and Prince Charles stood a watch with...
morning, Friday already and the end of the working week for some of you. I hope you are all in good health and that your day is a pleasant one. Do you have any plans for today? Dependent on whether a...