Tag Archives: Duke of Edinburgh

Duke of Edinburgh Council

The installation of our latest Lieutenant Governor Frank Lewis has given me cause for thought. I began in this program in 1988 when MacPhail was the Lt Gov, there have been four more in between and I’m now on my … Continue reading

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I was There?

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=65895 This video was taken in 1956 when the Duke of Edinburgh visited HMS Ganges. I was there but never managed to get my face in front of the camera!! . It sure does bring back fond memories. Those were … Continue reading

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Oversight by PEI

I’m not looking for an invitation, but surely someone from the Duke of Edinburgh Council should have received an invitation to one of the Royal’s functions. It seems like quite an oversight to me???? Cheers and keep reading

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Front Cover of my Second Book "The Royal Navy & Me.

Hi Folks I have decided the first attempt at a book cover posted below is just too busy. I’m going to make it simple and similiar to my first book cover “Lily & Me”. I haven’t decided which of the … Continue reading

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Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 1956

I was part of the Royal Naval Olympic Squadron escorting the Duke of Edinburgh aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. The Duke was scheduled to officially open the games. I was only seventeen but had one or the best jobs ever, … Continue reading

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