I have long been wary, as a staunch Englishman, of committing lèse-majesté as far as our Royal family is concerned, e.g. knocking lumps off the poor old monarchy.

But dash it all, since the Princess Di affair and now, with the decision of the Harry and Meghan to become the Duke and Duchess of Rodeo Drive, it is perhaps time to inquire about the right sort of royals who can take the bloodlines of the crown forward.

The Queen, bless her, will go on forever, so perhaps Charles will never ascend to the throne. Then, the heir apparent would be William, along with Kate. But what if some dreadful accident (plane crash, failu...