Her continued presence on the throne is by far the best guarantee of Britain's monarchy. It defers a succession which could prove dangerous, unless the Prince of Wales discovers a late maturity.

Crowns are hourly tumbling.

There was no doubt that in the early and mid-eighties that many of us in broadsheet newspapers felt that we still had a responsibility to try to protect the Royal Family or if you like protect the Monarchy from the assaults of the media.

We'll do our best, ... but I guarantee we'll be looking up there.

If you can't get a job as a pianist in a brothel you become a royal reporter.

The Queen must still harbor fears for the future.