Shelf Life: The Winged Victory of Samothrace

[The Winged Victory of Samothrace]

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The Emperor was recently gifted an object of great esteem that now occupies a position of honour on the Imperial bookshelves.

This classical gift was brought back by a member of the Imperial house who recently undertook a cultural pilgrimage to the great Gallic city of Lutetia - modern day Paris.

The emperor's brother; seeking to emulate the wisdom of the esteemed Marcus Aurelius. Louvre Museum, Paris.  

For the Winged Victory of Samothrace see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winged_Victory_of_Samothrace 

The Exuberance of Imperial Youth

The Emperor's younger brother recently went for a constitutional walk on the Lomond hills.

Something in the air encouraged the young prince into a state of reckless abandon.

Its no way to run an empire ..... let me tell you.

Luckily my own subjects can count on a higher degree of imperial dignity and gravitas. :-)

[Just for the record: I had nothing to do with this picture, it was taken by my brother's consort!]

River Dance

Its amazing how bored you can get at work - I received this video from my crazy brother. I really love the fleeting look of pride and satisfaction that fills his face just after the dance. I think its brilliant. His future's bright ...