I know that I said the post about Paola and Nicholas would be the last for the year, but I just had to post one more!

I got a great Christmas gift from my fiance; it is the book “The Orders of Chivalry – English and Foreign” compiled by Major J.H. Lawrence-Archer, 1887. It is huge, and a little worn due to its age, but it is hand colored and simply gorgeous.

All sorts of orders and their histories are within. It is such a wonderful present, I had to share with fellow royalists and fans!

I Vow To Thee, My Country

The former butler of Britain’s Princess Diana believes he should play a key role in Princes Harry and William’s memorial concert for their late mother.

Paul Burrell saw himself as one of Diana’s closest confidants and is reportedly expecting to be consulted on plans for next year’s commemorative event marking the 10th anniversary of the princess’ untimely death in 1997.

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The man has no right to be there. He revealed Diana’s personal business and he is a complete media hound. But I say, if her sons want him there, then I guess Burrell participates.

The bride and groom at their recent nuptials at the Vatican. My last post of the year!

I can’t believe it’s December already. This year has flown by so quickly! I hope it has been a good year for you all, and I sincerely wish you the best in 2007.

Have a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Years!

Frohe Weihnachten!
Joyeux Noel!
Buon Natale!
Feliz Navidad!
Hauskaa Joulua!
Vrolijk Kerstfeest!

It has been difficult. Nothing would be adequate enough to thank our soldiers for what they have had to endure. I truly appreciate you, American and British soldiers especially, having to fight such a tricky and heated war.

Please know that, for those of you not home this Christmas, we are thinking of you always. We sincerely hope you return soon and safely. Many blessings.

Mandy

Michael Jackson, renowned nutter, is so nervous about meeting The Queen that he avoided attending the London royal premiere of ‘Casino Royale’. Despite being an enormous fan of the James Bond series, Jackson instead opted to watch the movie in his hotel room on DVD. Alone.

Honestly, I think that situation worked out better. I don’t think the Queen would be fond of coming face-to-face with Michael Jackson. So it’s ok.

Maybe Jackson was afraid that HM would discover he stole her royal crest for use as a decoration on the iron front gates of his former home?