That Queen's birthday honouree -- an OBE for Frank Gardner for services to journalism.
posted by Stuart at 00:10
Saturday, June 11, 2005
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3 Comments:
Please explain to us Yanks, what the heck an OBE is!?!
Chris,
It's an outdated and heirarchical award used to prop up an ever-more out-of-touch and irrelevant monarchy.
But if you were offered a chance to pick up a gong at Buckingham Palace, would you refuse?
See here and here for a full explanation.
> if you were offered a chance to pick up a gong at Buckingham Palace, would you refuse?
Nope I'm there!
Thanks for the links. I am up to speed now.
Have a blast in the Galapagos.
Regards,
Chris
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