The Queen's Jubilee

[Ferretfancy]

When Madge visits, people on the receiving line are always told to say ma'am and not marm, and don't speak until you're spoken to. It's a good idea to bring a horse. if you have one ( Not indoors, of course )
One of my Zoo volunteer friends was holding a giant African land snail as the Queen came by. "Oh! How horrid ! " said her Majesty, "There are no horrid animals Ma'am' came the reply, that put her in her place !

[Panjandrum]

When Madge visits, people on the receiving line are always told to say ma'am and not marm

Do they really do that for Madonna?

[Flosshilde]

I think he meant Brenda

[Flosshilde]

Who the hell was it?

I missed the name. I think he was a historian of some sort (or should I say 'an istorian'?).

I've just listened - not an istorian, but Geoffrey Robertson QC.

[Panjandrum]

I think he meant Brenda

That was a joke dear. Do try and keep up.

[Bryn]

That was a joke dear. Do try and keep up.

It may have been an attempt at a joke, but whether it succeeded in being one is open to question.

[Panjandrum]

It may have been an attempt at a joke, but whether it succeeded in being one is open to question.

Oh dear. Madge

[Bryn]

Oh dear. Madge

Ms. Ciccone is not amused.

[Nick Armstrong]

not an istorian, but Geoffrey Robertson QC.

Aussie, might that account for it? Or the fact that he has a distinct tendency to pomposity and self-admiration. In my opinion.

[Ferretfancy]

I recommend Geoffrey Robertson's book The Case of the Pope, but don't let scotty see it!

[Beef Oven]

I recommend Geoffrey Robertson's book The Case of the Pope, but don't let scotty see it!

[Flosshilde]

That was a joke dear. Do try and keep up.

Oh. I didn't realise that you did jokes.

[Lateralthinking1]

I can't help but like Vivienne Westwood. Classic interview in which she somehow manages to say something offensive while being genuinely respectful. Great outfit too. - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18178987

[scottycelt]

I recommend Geoffrey Robertson's book The Case of the Pope, but don't let scotty see it!

Aussie, might that account for it? Or the fact that he has a distinct tendency to pomposity and self-admiration. In my opinion.

Not just your opinion, Caliban, but don't tell Ferret that, or he'll kill me ...

[Barbirollians]

I cannot abide the whole ghastly thing and am leaving the country for a week !