Thoughts of a Depressive Diplomatist

Sir Christopher Cradock, KCVO, CB, SGM Christopher George Francis Maurice Cradock was born on 2 July 1862 at Hartford, Yorkshire, the f...

Sir Ian McKellen - my favorite Richard This blog has been following the story of the archeological search in Leicester for the remain...

Sir Patrick Moore (d. 9 Dec 2012).  Astronomer and broadcaster BBC 9 Dec 2012 Daily Telegraph , 10 Dec 2012  Guardian , 10 Dec 201...

Lord Northcote, Viceroy, wearing the collar of the order The Order of the India Empire was the second of the orders of chivalry founde...

A weekly round-up of my book news. What I've been reading... Started Pat Barker, Life Class , and, in memory of Sir Patrick, Patrick...

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, KG, GCVO The Duke of York was born on 19 February 1960 at Buckingham Palace, the second son and the thir...

Back at the end of August when I reviewed the last medal auction from DNW , I focused on what they termed 'Exceptional Naval and Polar A...

Sir Francis Younghusband, KCSI, KCIE Sir Francis Younghusband was an odd mix - soldier, colonial administrator, explorer and mystic. ...

Sir Patrick Moore, astronomer and broadcaster died this afternoon. BBC Obit Daily Telegraph Obit

Hot on the heels of Ries Leming come another two holders of the George Medal Goronwy Evans (d. 7 Nov 2012).  Police officer awarded...