Hilary: this is true. I speak on behalf of my nation on this.

Can't wait. :)

Here's a new one. I've been out of the greys for a fortnight and have now been slammed back again. Goodness only knows why.

Why?

... until those tenancies expire, from the point of view of freedom to do what they want (unless otherwise specified by the contract in advance), they might as well have outright ownership.

I beg to differ.

The fact remains that Buck House exists and it is occupied by some members of the Royal Family, and those family members — and the building — are heavily staffed by numerous minions, not only for the upkeep of the building itself (and the artworks/precious furniture/etc within) but to service the numerous public…

Ah. Pity! Great show though. I was addicted to it all those years ago. :)

Ha ha ... Yes, saw what you did there. ;)

Certainly, staff are allowed to bring approved (for security reasons) guests back to their quarters, but the emphasis is on APPROVED ... not people from dating apps.

Oh Carl Gustaf ... he does enjoy his hanky panky, true. :)

Quite. I'm terrible with large crowds, however, and my brain is screaming the entire time I have to queue at Heathrow, but yes: can and will queue with ease.

Well played.

The Fail could have completely fabricated this story and it would still be true. Wouldn't anyone be more than a little concerned if people were randomly fucking all over their home? Let alone said 'randos' being in a position to pilfer anything and everything that wasn't nailed down.

Ditto. :(

Is he English? He must be English. He could be English with this job.

Ah! Gotcha. Thanks!

Yep. That was my point? He'd slap down this nonsense given half a chance, even though he adored his alma mater. :)

Aw, I would have suspected as much. It was 'required viewing' for me, too, when I was in high school. ;)

That's a bloody great pic. :)