Posted in Kate Middleton, Leap Year, Prince William, Royal Anecdotes, Royal Engagment, Sherlock Holmes on February 25th, 2008
It’s a leap year so, in England anyway, girls are allowed to reverse the normal convention and propose to their swains.
Will Kate Middleton take the plunge?
Kate may be keeping her powder dry until February 29 — a mere four days away — when she might make her intentions plain and fall on one knee to plight her troth to a startled Prince.
It’s not the stuff of fairy tales, I grant you, but Kate is no shrinking violet, and sometimes taking your chances in both hands is the only way to carry the day — especially if your beloved is prone to … ahem! … dithering — just a little.
Now, let me make clear, this is not Royal Anecdotes’ advice to Kate Middleton. She is quite able to make up her own mind and assess the situation for herself. We merely point out that an opportunity is there, if she wants to take it.
Of course, William may know this and is being a true gentleman in leaving the space open for her. It’s make your mind up time, Kate.
For both their sakes, let’s hope they’ve already made the decision and no bended knee is necessary on the 29th.
Posted in Hen Harriers, Prince Harry, Royal Family, Sandringham, Sherlock Holmes on November 7th, 2007
It’s a case that would tax the powers of the great Sherlock Holmes.
Consider : there are two dead on the Queen’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England. Three “witnesses” report an alleged murder in broad daylight, with a prominent member of the Royal Family nearby at the time. No bodies are found despite extensive searches by the police.
A Royal personage of note is implicated, together with two others accompanying him : a Van Cutsem and a gamekeeper. Observers claim to hear shooting in the area before the Royal party arrives.
The dead are said to be two rare hen harriers, distinctive birds of prey with only 20 pairings left in England.
The Royal personage is revealed as Prince Harry. He is questioned by police, along with the rest of his party. All three deny involvement.
Now the Crown Prosecution Service says there is no evidence that a crime has been committed and has dropped the case.
Prince Harry has been vindicated but may feel his honour has been impugned by these baseless allegations.
Elementary, my dear Watson, it’s time for Sherlock to step in.
