Conkers Hitherto, it had never occurred to me that Chestnut trees might be interesting at this time of year. Until yesterday. Quote of the Day ”This damp little shambles of a democracy on the edge of the Western world”. Nuala Ó’Faolain on her (and my) native land, which is currently a bit of shambles. Musical alternative to the morning’s radio news Mozart | Giunse alfin il momento…Deh vieni non tardar |Marriage of Figaro | Regula Mühlemann Link Long Read of the Day The King, the Queen, and the Ballroom Blitz Tina Brown on song about King Charles’s visit to the Augean stable that is the current White House. God, it was nice for British embassy guests to see King Charles and Queen Camilla in person yesterday afternoon! As the royal pair emerged with elderly, familiar grace onto the portico steps of the residence and stood side by side, rooted in history, the volatile Washington circus finally came to a stop. Two teary national anthems were played. There was the sweet smell of freshly…
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