Is it possible to transform an ordinary day into an extraordinary one? It is when you’ve accepted an invitation to attend a formal dinner at Windsor Castle hosted by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. For fairy tale purposes, let’s call it a ball. What to Expect In my 2009 book, A Traveler’s Passport…
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The Long Walk in Windsor Great Park. I had a front row seat when the “newly” wed rode by.
Departure: With little sleep, lots of… -
(My home stay mom Hazel, my home stay brother Steve, and granddaughter Courtney)
If you think living like a royal is easy, think again. Being… -
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s eighth great grandchild, seventh in line to the throne, was just born.
The Royal Family understandably guards their privacy, but within… -
Our royal wedding correspondent’s epic five days in England.
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During my term as director of protocol for the city and county of San Francisco, HRH Prince Andrew paid a visit to the city. As dictated by British protocol, I was not allowed to speak to the prince until first spoken to. This was difficult, seeing that he was coming to our city and…
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Okay, so I’m a royalist. I admit it. Simply put, I love tradition, and nowhere else in the world can you find such pageantry and history and tradition as in London. The city defines the word civility: Londoners are famous for their politeness and sense of humor. If you’ve been to London, you know…
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It’s hard to believe that Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne sixty years ago this February. In the words of the late historian John Grigg, “Elizabeth II deserves praise for having been a bastion of stability in an age of social and moral flux.” This is an understatement! Anyone who can persevere for…
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Annus horribilis no more. The London Evening Standard exclaimed, “Bride and Joy.” The Sunday Times said, “You had to be there.” Suzy Menkes of The International Herald Tribune dubbed Kate Middleton the first royal bride of the digital age. The Daily Telegraph: “In 1981, the public were spectators. Yesterday they felt like guests.” As…
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