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‘I enjoy being a girl,’ as Britain and its Commonwealth abolish royal male precedence.

November 5, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Dr. Jeffrey Lant’s Article Archive

By Dr. Jeffrey Lant Author’s program note. So, at last it came, after a thousand long years, then as swift as lightning… girl royals are now equals of boy royals, by parliamentary fiat and the Queen’s own signature . And all the Founding Mothers of Women’s Rights and Feminism are cock-a-hoop, equality in all occupations …

Sir William Walton and the sound of royalty.

May 13, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Dr. Jeffrey Lant’s Article Archive

by Dr. Jeffrey Lant Author’s note. To get the most from this article, you will need to listen to three royal fanfares by Sir William Walton, the individual most responsible for the distinctive, rich, soaring sound that epitomizes, defines and glorifies the Windsor dynasty.These fanfares include 1) “Crown Imperial March”. 2) The incidental music for …