The British Monarchy

<h4 style="text-align: center;">“a regal and stately lady in Court dress” [CHAS] </h4> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href= "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinegZW5IXtpC0CT4WZCAUubIK19ofjFfyamym3ZPQ9q-jGqhQ_mrYtJzxOk4y-AGi79UuJ_Vd1ZlIskgvUV7KqCrAK5OwFWCglH8SW7wZubi5A6wOltsAVL06tdU0oogfWHtGw7tyV5pg-vBtHXQTo3SdBkGS-0vw7yhaujQqJG8CjOZG_DR8og_pu/s1200/298%20-%20Monarchs.jpg"> <img src= "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinegZW5IXtpC0CT4WZCAUubIK19ofjFfyamym3ZPQ9q-jGqhQ_mrYtJzxOk4y-AGi79UuJ_Vd1ZlIskgvUV7KqCrAK5OwFWCglH8SW7wZubi5A6wOltsAVL06tdU0oogfWHtGw7tyV5pg-vBtHXQTo3SdBkGS-0vw7yhaujQqJG8CjOZG_DR8og_pu/w640-h360/298%20-%20Monarchs.jpg" width="406" height="228" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  </div> <div>With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we find ourselves in a similar place as Sherlock Holmes did in 1901 with the passing of Queen Victoria: at the end of an age.</div> <div> </div> <div>What a perfect opportunity then, to reflect on the thirteen British monarchs who appeared in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Who were they? We found thirteen — some were obvious and others were a little tricky to find. Thanks to the help of Chris Redmond, it's just a Trifle.</div> <div> </div> <div><em>If you have a suggestion for a Trifles episode, let us know at trifles @ ihearofsherlock.com. If you use your idea on the air, we'll send you some Sherlockian goodies.</em></div> <div> </div> <p>Our Patreon supporters can listen to our shows ad-free and every one of them is eligible for our monthly and quarterly drawings for<em> Baker Street Journals</em>. And, we have Chris Redmond's booklet <em><strong>A Sherlockian History of England</strong></em> available as a PDF. <a href= "https://patreon.com/trifles">Join our community of patrons today</a>.</p> <div> <div> <div> <div style="text-align: