As we approach the most sacred day in the litany of American public holidays, this might be an appropriate time to suggest that we let bygones be bygones , and that Britain should welcome America back into the fold again. I am quite certain that most Americans, once they had given the matter some thought, would much prefer to forget all this republican nonsense, and be governed by a monarch again, rather than by figureheads unable to command a modicum of respect.

I would be the first to admit that Britain was not entirely blameless in the runup to 1776, but hey, we all make mistakes, let's forgive and forget, eh?

I look forward to seeing a groundswell of the monarchist movement in the coming years, and the eventual reconciliation of our two great nations, with the seat of government at Westminster once again.

Besides, it would make my immigration process so much easier ...........

Murray