Who would be king?

The Monarch's Song from the terrific children's BBC production, Horrible Histories, helps young people learn the names of all the monarchs in British history. However it has always bothered me that it starts with William the Conqueror because he was not the first King of England. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC6okzIKQvg The very first King of England was Æthelstan,… Continue reading Who would be king?

But when will they all get electric cars?

I never thought I'd say this but I do feel a bit sorry for the Royal Family this week. I haven't watched the Oprah interview with Meghan and Harry and probably won't. I think it's inappropriate to share family disputes with an international audience and am puzzled why anyone would want to make already strained… Continue reading But when will they all get electric cars?

Daniel just metres from the Duchess

The Duchess of Cambridge was in Aberdeen today helping at a café that employs people who were previously homeless and also donates the profits to good causes. Daniel walked past the café while she was there and saw a lot of cameras and commotion out the front. He didn't know what was going on so… Continue reading Daniel just metres from the Duchess

Prince Philip is setting a bad example

Last week Prince Philip was involved in a car crash after pulling out of the Sandringham estate in his Land Rover and onto the A149. He's received a lot of criticism for driving at 97 years old and many people are calling for him to relinquish his licence. The whole affair has outraged me but… Continue reading Prince Philip is setting a bad example

Sack racing in front of the Queen

We were very pleased to return our campervan today and return home to hot water and flushing toilets. I've realised that those old VW campervans are just for young, cool people who can defy their natural biology by not producing any poo. Ben and I both have war wounds. Ben for hitting his head on… Continue reading Sack racing in front of the Queen