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The Queen’s Gift Book

If conversation falters you might ask “when was the first Birthday Parade”?

I’m re-reading Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit, published in 1954.

The genealogy of the Royal Family in the last 150 years should be a set question for applicants to the College of Arms.

I wonder if you own shares in this company? You probably do in a fund or pension.

Four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations and on day five an attempt to chuck out the Prime Minister.

I felt emotional watching the TV coverage of the Thanksgiving Service at St Paul’s on Friday.

I’m like Bertie with a bone – I want to chew over three bits of the Birthday Parade you missed on TV.

Yesterday was a day to remember.

Last night was the first night of the Opera Holland Park season.