I have a friend whose daughter will turn 21 in about a month. They’re busily planning multiple parties: one for said daughter and her friends, and a second party for the family to celebrate the event together. With all the … Continue reading
It’s official. England’s newest princess is named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Of course, that’s the shortened version of her name. Officially, her name is registered as: Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge. Here’s the document that registered her … Continue reading
I was traveling yesterday but managed to keep up with news about Britain’s newest princess. She looked like a little doll in her mother’s arms. Dad seemed pretty happy, too. Now the big question is, what name will they give … Continue reading
I wish I were going to be in London this month so I could see the Historic Royal Palaces exhibit at Hampton Court, Kew Palace and Kensington Palace. The event marks the 300 year anniversary of the Hanoverian accession to … Continue reading
My latest find is a 1953 magazine featuring information on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: I was minding my own business, browsing through one of my favorite used book stores, when I was drawn to a stack of … Continue reading
My mail carrier is a wonderful man named Tony who has never once complained about the vast poundage of glossy magazines he has to deliver to my house every month. Most of the magazines I subscribe to are related to … Continue reading
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