The Queen's cousin, Edward, Duke of Kent, had worthwhile children.

The Queen's son, Prince Edward and the lovely Sophie of Wessex's son James, Viscount Severn is the Family's next hunk.

The air show with the planes forming the number 70 was quite impressive.

As usual the little ones stole the show.

As usual the little ones stole the show.

I heard Charles throwing around the word Republic, Mark. Have you heard anything over there.

At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda Prince Charles as future Head of the Commonwealth is making it clear that no member should feel inhibited about becoming a Republic, they'll still be members of the Commonwealth. 

Note that Rwanda is a member despite never being a British colony, Mozambique is the same. Gabon and Togo, both formerly French, are about to join, so the group must have attractions. 

At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda Prince Charles as future Head of the Commonwealth is making it clear that no member should feel inhibited about becoming a Republic, they'll still be members of the Commonwealth. 

Note that Rwanda is a member despite never being a British colony, Mozambique is the same. Gabon and Togo, both formerly French, are about to join, so the group must have attractions. 

Does GB support members of the Commonwealth with some sort of financial stipends? If so does offering them Republic status somehow lessen the financial burden to GB?

No, but the feeling is that as members you'll be favoured by GB with trade and aid etc. 

The Commonwealth Games take place every four years, the next are here in GB next month, not quite on the same level as the Olympics but they have attracted such sports people as Usain Bolt and Mo Farah.  

No, but the feeling is that as members you'll be favoured by GB with trade and aid etc. 

The Commonwealth Games take place every four years, the next are here in GB next month, not quite on the same level as the Olympics but they have attracted such sports people as Usain Bolt and Mo Farah.  

What trade or aid do you give to Canada?

No, but the feeling is that as members you'll be favoured by GB with trade and aid etc. 

The Commonwealth Games take place every four years, the next are here in GB next month, not quite on the same level as the Olympics but they have attracted such sports people as Usain Bolt and Mo Farah.  

What trade or aid do you give to Canada?

The Queen's picture is on your $ because you have nobody of prominence from Canada. We let you use the term "dollar" because you have no identity of your own. That's enough "giving."

No, but the feeling is that as members you'll be favoured by GB with trade and aid etc. 

The Commonwealth Games take place every four years, the next are here in GB next month, not quite on the same level as the Olympics but they have attracted such sports people as Usain Bolt and Mo Farah.  

What trade or aid do you give to Canada?

The Queen's picture is on your $ because you have nobody of prominence from Canada. We let you use the term "dollar" because you have no identity of your own. That's enough "giving."

She is Canada's Queen also Tommy. I'm suprized that she hasn't retired here with the way they are mucking about on her little island. Lot of room to raise her horses here.

No, but the feeling is that as members you'll be favoured by GB with trade and aid etc. 

The Commonwealth Games take place every four years, the next are here in GB next month, not quite on the same level as the Olympics but they have attracted such sports people as Usain Bolt and Mo Farah.  

What trade or aid do you give to Canada?

The Queen's picture is on your $ because you have nobody of prominence from Canada. We let you use the term "dollar" because you have no identity of your own. That's enough "giving."

She is Canada's Queen also Tommy. I'm suprized that she hasn't retired here with the way they are mucking about on her little island. Lot of room to raise her horses here.

Too cold Pete. Even the mud people won't venture up there............even with all your "free" stuff. 

There are many historical people who died of mouth related cancer and amongst the general population it must have been tens of thousands, the cause being of course, smoking pipes and cigars. Another famous soldier to suffer the same fate was John Chard VC, officer in command of Rorke's Drift.

There are many historical people who died of mouth related cancer and amongst the general population it must have been tens of thousands, the cause being of course, smoking pipes and cigars. Another famous soldier to suffer the same fate was John Chard VC, officer in command of Rorke's Drift.

Add chew, snuff, dip to that list as well. Grant was often seen with a cigar in his mouth as was Churchill. Wondering if you still treat yourself to an occasional stogie, Art? 

There are many historical people who died of mouth related cancer and amongst the general population it must have been tens of thousands, the cause being of course, smoking pipes and cigars. Another famous soldier to suffer the same fate was John Chard VC, officer in command of Rorke's Drift.

Add chew, snuff, dip to that list as well. Grant was often seen with a cigar in his mouth as was Churchill. Wondering if you still treat yourself to an occasional stogie, Art? 

I haven't Tom, as the Yanks wouldn't sell abroad during covid. I bought 5 cigars from a British source and they were horrendous, made from dried camel shit and old rope. You've just reminded me though so I'm going to go and check if they're doing business with the mother country again. I'll keep you posted.

He was the first condemned individual whose death sentence was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

So he presumably appealed (who wouldn't) and lost. Before that what was the appeal procedure?

Over here there was no formal Court of Criminal Appeal until 1907, before that appeals were made to the Secretary of State for Home Affairs or to the obscure Court for Crown Cases Reserved that chose itself which cases to hear and only made judgements on matters of law.

Sir (William) Sydney Smith was one of many naval heroes from the 18th/19th centuries that are all but forgotten today. Who today remembers Boscowan, Saumarez, Pocock or Parker?

Sir (William) Sydney Smith was one of many naval heroes from the 18th/19th centuries that are all but forgotten today. Who today remembers Boscowan, Saumarez, Pocock or Parker?

Got me on all of them, Mark. GB certainly had more than their share of naval heroes over the centuries. 

He was the first condemned individual whose death sentence was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

So he presumably appealed (who wouldn't) and lost. Before that what was the appeal procedure?

Over here there was no formal Court of Criminal Appeal until 1907, before that appeals were made to the Secretary of State for Home Affairs or to the obscure Court for Crown Cases Reserved that chose itself which cases to hear and only made judgements on matters of law.

He would go through the state courts first & then to the U.S. Supreme Court. Another route could have been clemency granted by the state governor. All failed & in this particular case he was hitch hiking & two people in a car were nice enough to stop & give him a ride. He murdered both of them & had a long history of criminal activity.