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Christopher Wilson

@thewislonwrites.bsky.social

Two-finger typist, occasional journalist & royal panjandrum Founder & Emeritus Trustee, The Geddes Awards for student journalism Under another hat, novelist TP Fielden

207 Followers  |  85 Following  |  16 Posts  |  Joined: 12.11.2024  |  2.1279

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Do please read Kathy Willis' book #GoodNature which demonstrates how nature can improve our health - a vital guide in these stressful times

04.01.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was once the Middlesex Hospital's chapel but today it's space if for quiet reflection. For his Christmas Message this year, The King has chosen @Fitzroviachapel, the first time the Sovereign’s Christmas message has been filmed outside a Royal residence since 2006.

23.12.2024 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Merry Crimbo to everyone thanks for all the support this year. Have a good one over this festive period x #art #painting #MerryChristmas

23.12.2024 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also vital reading in this context is Fergie - Her True Story by Dr Allan Starkie, which lifts the lid on the chaotic business deals she involved herself with over several years. If they made her rich for a moment, it never lasted

13.12.2024 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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An exclusive glimpse inside the fabled Villa Windsor as I and others discuss the troubled relationship between Ed VIII and Geo VI on @Channel4 'Battle of the Windsors' - fabulous footage and some startling interviews. Get it on catchup + episode 2 next Saturday @doublebandfilms

08.12.2024 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A few weeks ago I returned to the Villa Windsor in Paris, which I first visited in 1970, to talk about the rivalry between these two brother-kings. In part II next week there's an exclusive peek inside the Villa itself, about to be restored to its former glory after years of neglect under al Fayed

06.12.2024 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

If you’ve not checked out @patriciatreble.bsky.social’s Royalty 101 Starter Pack, you should. There are some new additions. go.bsky.app/UpqGyUS

02.12.2024 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Buckingham Palace’s Β£369m refurbishment means no state visits until 2027 Windsor Castle will host dignitaries during the Β£369m refurbishment of King Charles’s official residence β€” and he is unlikely to live there once work is completed

Let me just get this right - next year the Sovereign Grant will rise by almost 50% to Β£132 million. But it's the taxpayer who'll be footing the Palace Β£369 million refurb bill, with no contrib from the Sov Grant. Correct?
www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-fam...

24.11.2024 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I provided his handle so you can check. And, are you sure it ISN'T Keanu Reeves, he could learn a lot following you ☺️

23.11.2024 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you

23.11.2024 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With some surprise I discover that overnight Elon Musk followed this account - joining BlueSky as @elon101.bsky.social - but I've chosen to decline his offer of friendship. May I encourage others to do the same

23.11.2024 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A portrait by Andrew Festing for the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh. It is set in Windsor Castle and was on display at Sandringham House until recently πŸŽ¨πŸ‘‘

It includes members of the British royal family and overseas monarchs and consorts plus other relatives

20.11.2024 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Hello St Ives 🌊

19.11.2024 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Book 'The Journalist in British Fiction and Film ' cover

Book 'The Journalist in British Fiction and Film ' cover

Book 'Rebel Women Between the Wars ' cover

Book 'Rebel Women Between the Wars ' cover

Book 'Wildly Different ' cover

Book 'Wildly Different ' cover

Books are like children. I give you: my firstborn, which will always have a special place in my heart even though it had a difficult doctoral birth; my unfortunate middle child, born into a pandemic and launched on zoom in my kitchen and now my youngest in whom all my hopes and dreams reside...

18.11.2024 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Here’s my Royalty 101 Starter Pack, rapidly filling with journalists, academics, and bloggers and designed to aid all royalty-inclined folk in building their feeds
go.bsky.app/UpqGyUS

13.11.2024 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Good to be here Marlene! A fresh start!!

17.11.2024 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TheΒ palace where Edward VIII lived before being trashed by Al Fayed Once, these rooms were the glittering home of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

Half a lifetime ago I was in Paris, sole witness to the historic meeting between Prince Charles and that other Prince of Wales, David Windsor. I've been back to Villa Windsor, to be given an exclusive first glimpse of its five-star refurb
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

17.11.2024 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Tell me how I find the English father of Thomas Cullum, b. before 1719 in Albemarle Parish, Surry County, Virginia - because it's defeated me in ten years' searching!

15.11.2024 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm one and a fan. There.

15.11.2024 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Walking into a room, it's a party. And there are your friends

15.11.2024 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Xodus is better, says the same with three fewer letters

15.11.2024 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The secret document that puts the death of George VI’s brother in a new light An RAF inquiry’s verdict on the Duke of Kent’s plane crash was always met with suspicion, but new papers may have blown their findings apart

Almost 90 years since this much-loved prince died defending his country - and still the lies, the obfuscation and the cover-ups continue. My report here - www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11...

14.11.2024 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcoming friends old and new as I gravitate from another platform. I write novels as TP Fielden, and journalism - mostly about royalty - as Christopher Wilson. If you enjoyed my posts in another place, come on in and join the party!

12.11.2024 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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