As an American, I've always thought that the British Royal Family was the weirdest thing possible. But apparently, guys standing in red winter clothes wearing huge rasta caps in mid July isn't weird enough. I mean, I've always found it weird that standing still for 8 hours and being a living tourist attraction is considered a duty of honor. Heck! Even Amazon let's their workers use the bathroom more than the Queen's Guard!
But when you thought that it couldn't get any weirder, it did! Apparently, the Royal Family was bored to death one day so they "honored" some fish to pass time. Take the sturgeon for example, these guys are considered royal fish. This means that if they're caught, it's property of the Royal Family.
Imagine that you are a fisher who only caught sturgeons that day. Then imagine if some royal dude knocks on your door claiming them as his royal property. You'd be pissed! What are you going to eat that night!? Don't be wondering why we Americans left you!
Additional notes: If you are British to the max check out this link to learn more about the history of the Royal Fishes and how they varied between Scotland, Ireland, and England.
How do you find this stuff? Amazing. Enjoy your spring recess!
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DeleteVery interesting. I always learn from your blogs.
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DeleteAs a British man, I take deep offence to this. you Americans have no idea what respect is towards royalty. You think that the queen, may she rest in peace, only causes conundrums but that is blatant, ludicrous tomfoolery.
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