Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Order of St. Barnabas
I am deeply touched and honoured (British spelling seems appropriate in this case) that the officials of the Dominion of British West Florida, perhaps America's most serious and genuinely particularist monarchist organization, have chosen to induct me into their Order of St. Barnabas.
Leaving the Palace II
Former (how I resent that word!) King Gyanendra has spent his last night in Nepal's royal palace, which is to be turned into a museum. However, he is determined to remain in Nepal and do what he can for his country.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Prince Jefri faces jail
The Sultan of Brunei's estranged and controversial brother Prince Jefri may be jailed in London, reports the Telegraph.
Leaving the Palace
He may not have wanted to relinquish the crown jewels, but King Gyanendra is vacating the royal palace within the deadline set by the Maoists.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Uncooperative King
King Gyanendra has so far refused to hand over his crown to the gang of thugs now ruling Nepal. Why these murderers, terrorists, and traitors should have any claim to the crown jewels is beyond me. I hope he continues to hang on to what is rightfully his.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Keep pretending
The Economist, which in the past has made clear its contempt for the world's surviving monarchies, provides an irreverent "retirement guide" for pretenders to vacant thrones.
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