Last week I left you all with the question of ' Just what will Danny Boyle do for Olympics opening ceremony?' And boy did he answer: *this is where my critical response comes into force* Artistically, Olympic ceremonies are strange beasts. Taking years to produce, they are performed only once, with an enormous cast of non-professionals. They must ( Read more... )

So soon after the marriage of Prince William to Katherine Middleton, when I hope, like me, you enjoyed the street parties and here we are celebrating again!

Today on June 3rd this year Elizabeth II will have reigned over us for 60 years. This is second only to Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years and 7 months. Who could blame our Queen if she ( Read more... )