“Rule Britannia” by H.M. Royal Marine Band (hear, hear)

Published June 3, 2012

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Once again, I find myself lost in peerage. This is the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and, although I am not her subject, I rather fancy the Queen and the British Monarchy. Oh come now, you aren’t a fan of Downton Abby?

Who amongst us does not relish the Last Night of Proms? My Fair Lady did nothing if not giving us a passion for the Epsom Derby and black and white formal clothing. We loved Rex Harrison, even though he treated Liza shabbily, whilst falling in love with her.

Gilbert and Sullivan, brollies, double decker red buses, red telephone booths, Richard Quest; what’s not to love? OK, Richard Quest is a blowhard prig, a self aggrandizing pompous ass, and should be exiled for life in a French monastery.

And Americans are daft for Mary Poppins! I myself grew up wanting to be a chimmineeee sweep. I prefer Fergie as a Princess. Perhaps, Dear Queen, you liked her better as a Jenny Craig model. Plenty of room there for pleasant disagreement.

So let’s get into this Diamond Jubilee thing and all buy a commemorative plate or two; or at least listen to the HarryShots Song of the Day, which brings us to that decision. It’s nearly teatime and Your Majesty, in your honor, may we present your Royal Marine Band doing one your favorite little numbers (and ours), “Rule Britannia.”

Happy Jubilee, LillyBet. Well done, indeed Ma’am. Hands across the Atlantic. HL

“Rule Britannia” by H.M. Royal Marine Band (hear, hear)

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