And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
The Royal Horse Guards (aka Blues and Royals) of the Household Cavalry.
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The Guards memorial behind them.
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ReplyDeleteAlso referred to by Royal Marines as ‘donkey wallopers!)
ReplyDeleteUnless William is made of much sterner (and smarter) stuff that his father, the monarchy is doomed - doubtful it will last another 20 years.
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