On a similar matter, I read this weekend that there is some concern over the panjandrum whose role in life is to walk backwards at a crouch when the Queen enters the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening.
The poor soul is apparently suffering from a bad back, and there are fears he may not be able to undertake such an onerous task.
Surely there's a simple solution -
Stand up man, for Crissakes!


Yes, I know, it's not easy being a rabidly republican, left wing, field sports-supporting traditionalist. But, heck, I have great arguments with myself in the car! Not that I always win them...