Diamond Jubilee

Having seen the wonderful pageant on the River Thames today and under such appalling weather one is left with a real pride in Britain. Yet again those who organise such events have shown a wonderful expertise that can be second to none. Her Majesty has surely deserved it all. She looked wonderful and was obviously enjoying all. Of all the participants the greatest praise has to go to the singers with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Standing on the top deck of the barge in the pouring rain, drenched from the head down, they sang with enthusiasm that brought tears to ones eyes. Bravo!! We are indeed very fortunate to have a Queen who has served us so well over the last 60 years. She was taken to the Royal Barge in the launch of the Royal Yacht Britannia that now lies in a dock in Leith at the whim of politicians all for the sake of a £50m refit that we "could " no longer afford. This yacht was a great asset of the nation serving not only her Majesty but the country as a whole by all the trade and good will it brought us. It was a home to her and a vessel where she could relax gaining some respite from the public eye. It was a mean trick and all for a day's contribution to the EU. Now is the time to return this vessel to her service. It would be a small price for what she has done for us and she surely deserves it. Long live the Monarchy. We bless you Ma'm.