“Swan Upping” : the traditional counting of swans, time-honoured property of H. M. the Queen, along the River Thames.
If anyone is curious to explore the phenomenon which challenges rigid definitions in today’s age of neo-Reason, the following links are a good start for embarking on a fascinating trail of enquiry. Prejudice and pre-conceptions will be shaken up a bit, and minds opened to a unique insight into the multifarious ways this monarchy tells the world so much about …possibly…ourselves:
Following Royal news online:The latest press release, speeches and announcements are posted on the @BritishMonarchy and @ClarenceHouse twitter accounts.
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