What ho, royalists!
I gave William a bit of a kicking yesterday, so it is gratifying to report that, in some respects at least, the young fellow is made of the right stuff. This news is most heartening, for it suggests that the Prince is not quite as taken with vulgar modern moeurs as we had feared.
Let me be quite clear: no gentleman wears a wedding ring on his fourth finger. It is the height of vulgarity, a gruesome practice traditionally confined to travelling salesmen and footballers but now sadly creeping up the social ladder like a particularly vigorous fungus.
That said, in this age of generic middle-class accents, the wearing or non-wearing of a wedding band is at least a highy useful method of ascertaining whether or not one's new acquaintance is a pukka chap or a raging oik in gentlemen's clothing. A sly little peek at the fellow's left hand tells you all you need to know.
I do hope that none of my readers wears a wedding ring; if so, I kindly point you in the direction of the door.
Yours, etc
Viscount Crouchback
I think William is the best thing to happen to the British Monarchy since Longshanks slotted a 65 metre drop punt at Twickers circa 1230 ad.
As an Aussie I reckon he's real pukka and pretty likeable too -- humble, but not a ponce like his Dad. He's really popular down here, especially with the youngsters.
Anyway, what does his lordship think of this interesting article from my mate Spiro:
THE MIRACLE AT TWICKENHAM
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/the-miracle-at-twickenham-north-twigs-to-running-game-20110401-1crkv.html
Posted by: Brett Glenview | 01 April 2011 at 04:35 PM
I love the Royal wedding, I think the Prince looks dashing. Technically, wedding rings are a part of the tradition, and are not required by law to be worn during weddings. If William decided not to wear a ring then it was his choice. For which he saved time going to the jewelry store, hehehe.
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Posted by: Katrina24 | 24 October 2011 at 07:12 AM
Lovely blog, shame it hasn't been updated in a while.
And before you start on my spelling mistakes I'll tell you: I'm not English and English isn't my first language, I'm from across the channel, Belgium.
I hope you continue posting
greetings
Akasha
Posted by: Akasha2411 | 27 October 2011 at 12:11 AM
I enjoy watching the royal wedding
Posted by: Toni Vallen | 10 December 2011 at 11:40 AM
Great post! I am so glad that Prince William has decided not to wear a wedding ring...I think a 'pinky ring' looks terribly tacky. I must agree with you, it reminds me of a creepy salesman or something. So strange! Thanks for the great blog
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