When Prince Andrew sat down for an extended interview with the BBC’s Emily Maitlis, it was one of the “gets” of the year. Great for Maitlis and her program. Not so great for the House of Windsor. Not since King Charles I rose in his own defence at his trial...
Read more
Category Archives: England
Victoria’s Island
The Isle of Wight has hosted both Queen Victoria’s sumptuous retreat and a seminal music festival that rivalled Woodstock. Now it is a bucolic retreat for wealthy Londoners and a cherished home for full time residents who revel in the laid back lifestyle. I wrote about it for Post Media....
Read more
The Man Who Sculpted the Sceptred Isle
The English countryside is rightly celebrated for its beauty. But many of the most memorable sights are far from natural–they were created by the influential landscaper Lancelot “Capability” Brown. I was grateful to visit some of his best-known creations, thanks to Visit Britain and WestJet. Along the way, I met...
Read more