Splendid news for environmentalists and private clients everywhere.

I can report that the splendid Coutts Skyline gardens are in good shape, despite the lockdown. Indeed, spring planting has been taking place in the past few days.

And, thank heavens, the famous Koi “8” carp in Coutts banking hall atrium are in good health, with regular feeding and pond cleaning by devoted staff.

And an impressive animal can be added to the Coutts menagerie, Captain the Cat. This is the feline belonging to Coutts CEO Peter Flavel.

On video conference calls, Captain regularly appears on screen, walking across Peter...