It was a joy to see Catherine, Princess of Wales, out and about today, raising a glass of Guinness in celebration of St. Patrick's Day with her regiment, the Irish Guards. While other members of the British Royal family were also taking part in the day’s festivities, scandal-plagued Andrew, Duke of York, continued to keep … Continue reading Benevolence
St. Leger
False Friends
In an attempt to provide relatable context for my latest historical novel, I have been organizing a portrait gallery of some of the colorful characters who lived, loved, fought, and died during the reign of George III. The King’s eldest son, George, Prince of Wales, was an untamed, big-hearted, self-indulgent force of nature, and his … Continue reading False Friends
A Wimbledon Match
Today is opening day at Wimbledon. If my stepmom were still alive, I know I could find her sitting on the couch in front of the tv, savoring every moment. To her credit, she didn’t just like to watch tennis matches. She played tennis until she was well into her eighties. Another tennis aficionado was … Continue reading A Wimbledon Match
Seizing the Moment
If the news articles about Rishi Sunak becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom would only add a simple graphic, we would not need to read the entire story. At a glance, we would see which boxes are checked. Among other bits of trivia, most of the reports point out that he is … Continue reading Seizing the Moment
Lord Rockingham’s Passion
Liz Truss made history by resigning as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on October 19, 2022, after only 44 days in office. It was 240 years ago, on July 1, 1782, when the second term of Prime Minister Charles Watson-Wentworth, Marquess of Rockingham, ended after only 96 days. The flu epidemic of 1782 took the … Continue reading Lord Rockingham’s Passion
Roxane Gilbert 