Ah, royalists are such pleasant charmers! 'Twas ever thus. I shall certainly raise a glass ce soir to go with my roast chicken (not coronation), but it will be something French or Italian, nothing fermented in a monarchy for me today! Have a nice day and don't let the gale-lashed bunting strangle you!

Interesting post, Metro The Goldwyn Mayer, which I'd love to tear you to shreds on in what passes for debate round here, but why spoil a beautiful, uncritical day!