Tag Archives: royal

In conversation with the Princess Royal (Rousse)

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Princess Anne and I enjoyed an intimate cosy chat. I asked after her father the Duke of Edinburgh, who had recently been in hospital, and told her that I would meet her mother the Queen in a couple of days.

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Princess Anne’s trip to Jenners (Rousse)

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I bumped into my old pal Princess Anne (the Princess Royal) in Jenners. TPR and I were there (having arrived by helterskelter slide) to purchase some large electrical goods. The Princess was rather confused by the layout of the shop, … Continue reading →

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Brighton Pavilion and the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood: a comparison (Rousse)

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Brighton was shrouded in mist. I could just make out the Pavilion. From this distance it reminded me of the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood in St Petersburg.

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Royal family shooting (Rousse)

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The first I heard of the shooting of members of the British royal family was when I turned on the television news and saw live footage of Princess Anne and her daughter under fire. As she fled the scene, I … Continue reading →

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A bargain cashmere cache (Rousse)

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Dreamaticus

I found an old-fashioned hand-knitted royal blue cashmere cardigan inside the envelope sent to me by BB. The price-tag on it said £25. Although it was tiny and wouldn’t fit me, I thought that that the cardigan might be suitable … Continue reading →

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An audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace (Rousse)

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Dreamaticus

By the time Granny H and I reached Buckingham Palace to interview the Queen my feet were terribly blistered from wearing the pale blue shoes. TPR had borrowed them a couple of days earlier to wear to DT’s party and … Continue reading →

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Princess Anne, a posh prat, polar bears, and perfume preferences (Rousse)

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Dreamaticus

We’d all worked hard on the show for months. Even S played an active role, kindly agreeing to deliver the opening address. I did wonder, however, if she now regretted this offer given the fuss that I was making over … Continue reading →

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A kaftan and Kew (Rousse)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Dreamaticus

At the school reunion I whirled around in a huge brown tent of a kaftan dress. Then I sat down next to AH who told me all about her job at Kew. She was in charge of all media and … Continue reading →

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Prince William cliff jumps in Hastings (Rousse)

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Prince William and I watched in amazement as TD leapt from the cliff high above Hastings into the sea below. “It’s your turn now!” she shouted back to us from the water. Prince William and I looked at one another. … Continue reading →

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Long-awaited guest wows the crowd in a gleaming royal blue satin gown (Rousse)

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Sitting outdoors across the long table from me, LP argued the merits of running at least three times a week. I felt terrible because I no longer managed this. However, it was wonderful to see all the faces of the … Continue reading →

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