Chapter 12: RAVEN GONE WALKABOUT? BIRD MISSING FROM TOWER OF LONDON
21 MARCH
Year 21 of the Reign of King Henry XII
It turns out that one does not get used to having dinner with Their Majesties the King and the Queen Consort of England at Buckingham Palace. Not that I expected to. They’re charming people. But — especially with the trappings of a palace about them — it’s impossible to forget what they are. Or what their son is.
At this point I’ve met, I think, every single member of the royal staff. Except my Mr. Jones. I’m not even sure where they keep the Royal Household Office. And I’ve hardly had time to ask in between meetings with the rest of them. The chief steward. The Lord Chamberlain. The Head of G Branch. Every one of them has been very clear about what they need from me as I
