This Christmas many will listen to the Queen and her annual message.
It seems only appropriate, given the Duke’s ability to come out with astonishing statements, to quote my favourite of his observations on our friends in other lands…
When asked if he would like to visit the Soviet Union
“The bastards murdered half my family”
Have a good Christmas – however you spend it…
Charon QC 
Compliments of the season, guv. I hear you have not been too well lately. That’s too bad. I hope you fare better this coming year. Raising a glass of the Holmfirth méthode traditionnelle a votre santé mon cher.
And you, my friend, along with a better 2014, too.
Thank you both… I am returning to good health after a nasty spinal injury…. Have a good Christmas and a very good 2014…
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Charon
Here’s to a Happy Festive Season and a (better) 2014 for you than the year you’ve had.