Totten still ahead by a nose
But luck Melvyn. But in the race for '2005's most embarassing article' I'd say Totten was still ahead. It's not for a lack of effort on Lord Bragg's part. His article covering the wedding of Charles and Camilla does contain some gems."The speech of Prince Charles was, as those who know him expected, generous, widespread and comprehensive in its references. It probably fails to register with the general public quite how democratic he genuinely is"
"It was a very good pork pie indeed."
"We were then motored up to the castle in small white buses. It is quite wonderful that this collection of people in the most magnificent clothes, ...went up to the castle in buses"
"But for me the best part was when the archbishop asked: do you, his relatives, his friends and supporters, will you support the prince in his marriage vows and his loyalty for the rest of his life? The words boomed out in reply: “We will.” It sounded like an oath of allegiance that took us back to Henry V, back to King Alfred. It was a magnificent “We will”, a statement of support, and it was what everybody felt they needed. "
"Then, in wonderfully English fashion, this congregation of aristocrats, stars, old friends and colleagues queued up for little white buses to take us back to the car park. "
posted by Matthew @ 4/11/2005 09:04:00 PM
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