Unlike southern Africa, the British Empire has degenerated into a loose Commonwealth. Talking about unity is a fantasy.
Not to mention other autonomous dominions, or India, which has been clamoring for independence, even in southern Africa, Rock would not agree to the Commonwealth returning to its previous status.
Just kidding, the current governor of southern Africa is Kitchener, and Rock can accept it. If it were someone else, Rock wouldn't even want a governor, so how could he go back to Stanley Baldwin or Ramsay Macdonald?
under the leadership of.
The dinner started relatively early, and Rock also took time to go back to the Palace of Justice to take a shower and change clothes before going to the Governor's Palace opposite to attend the dinner.
Because George V and his wife would also attend the dinner, the security of the Government House was also handled by the Royal Guards.
Looking at the bearskin hats on the heads of the Royal Guards, Rock was quite curious. It was said that this kind of hat cost 60,000 pounds before 2011. Later, the British royal family couldn't stand it, so they changed it to artificial fur.
The winter in southern Africa is not cold. The guard wore a 30 cm high bearskin hat. Rock really wanted to ask him if it was hot.
But seeing how serious and responsible the guards looked, Rock decided to forget it.
Agent Brad next to him is very comfortable. They still wear traditional curved-brimmed hats. The military police further away wear white steel helmets. In the square between the Palace of Justice and the Governor's Palace, the police wear leather helmets or large-brimmed hats.
Both of these are regular equipment, you can wear either one casually.
As soon as Roque arrived at the Governor's Palace, he was called to the side by Kitchener and Ade to whisper. Philip did not come and was busy greeting the children. Queen Mary was also there, so the guests could bring their families.
"What did your Majesty talk to you?" Kitchener was curious about the conversation between Roque and George V.
"His Majesty has discovered some problems and is working hard to solve them." Rock is not optimistic. Queen Victoria's resurrection cannot save the current British Empire.
"What's the problem?" Kitchin asked inquiringly.
"About the current situation of the Commonwealth -" Rock couldn't explain in detail. This was a bad account and couldn't be explained in a few words.
Both Kitchinna and Ade are very meaningful. Judging from their expressions, they probably don’t think much of them either.
At this time, someone came over to say hello to Roque. It was New Zealand Prime Minister Joseph Gordon-Coultres.
New Zealand has also been in turmoil in the past two years. In March last year, William Ferguson Massey, who had served as Prime Minister of New Zealand for 13 years, passed away. Francis Bell succeeded Messi as Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Unfortunately, Francis Bell did not have enough prestige in New Zealand. He resigned as prime minister after only two months, and then Joseph Coster came to power.
After Joseph Coster came to power, he strengthened ties with southern Africa, vigorously developed animal husbandry, and the economy began to improve rapidly. This also caused dissatisfaction in Australia. You must know that Australia used to be a "country riding on the back of a sheep", while New Zealand
The price of coarse wool sold to southern Africa was much lower than Australia's export price, which seriously affected Australia's wool business. Therefore, Australia and New Zealand changed from the close cooperation during the World War, and their relationship gradually became estranged.
"——New Zealand has the best fishing grounds in the world, and Southern Africa has the best market in the world, so the cooperation between our two countries is definitely a win-win situation. We also hope that Southern Africa can help us explore mines and jointly develop New Zealand's mineral deposits.
This is also good for us." Coster stared and lied. New Zealand does have fishing grounds, but it is still far from being "the best in the world."
The four largest fishing grounds in the world are: Japan's Hokkaido Fishing Grounds, Britain's North Sea Fishing Grounds, Canada's Newfoundland Fishing Grounds, and Peru's Peruvian Fishing Grounds.
The formation of the fishing ground has a lot to do with the direction of the ocean currents. The Hokkaido fishing ground is the convergence of the Kuril Current and the Japan Warm Current. The North Sea fishing ground is the intersection of the North Atlantic Warm Current and the cold water south of the Arctic Ocean. The Newfoundland fishing ground is the intersection of the Gulf Stream and Labrador Current.
It is formed by the convergence of cold currents, and the Peruvian fishing grounds are formed by the upwelling of the Peruvian cold current.
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New Zealand’s fishing grounds are actually pretty good, and the frogfish and abalone they produce are famous far and wide.
However, compared with the fishing grounds in Southern Africa, New Zealand's fishing grounds are not that good. Don't forget that Southern Africa is surrounded by sea on three sides and has many rivers and lakes. Whether it is the production or consumption of aquatic products, New Zealand is inferior to Southern Africa.
Far.
Of course, Rock will definitely not refuse. Frogfish is actually salmon, and abalone is also famous for its delicious taste. Who can have too much of a good thing?
"No problem, let's have a chat later. I also look forward to closer cooperation between Southern Africa and New Zealand -" Roque readily agreed. If Southern Africa wants to gain greater influence, it must give full play to its role.
"Your Excellency, Lord Governor, good evening -" Before Coster and Rock could say a few words, Australian Prime Minister Stanley Bruce also came over to say hello.
"Bruce, welcome to southern Africa. I hope you can have a wonderful journey--" Rock greeted Stanley Bruce with a smile. Everyone who came was a guest, and Rock would not be dissatisfied just because of the differences between Australia and New Zealand.
Prefer one over the other.
"It's hard to say whether I have had a wonderful journey, but it seems that our Prince has already had a wonderful journey." Stanley Bruce is a newly born Aboriginal man in Australia, and he obviously doesn't have much respect for the royal family.
In the corner of the banquet hall, Prince Edward, who had arrived at the banquet, was having a lively chat with several dressed-up ladies.
How should I put it, this prince's reputation is not very good. Before he married Mrs. Simpson, he had ambiguous relationships with many noble ladies.
Of course, this can also prove the power of Mrs. Simpson from another angle. To make such a playboy fall head over heels in love with her, Mrs. Simpson is indeed quite skillful.
But this can’t be blamed on Prince Edward. Romance is also a tradition of the British royal family. Prince Edward’s father, George V, is pretty good. Counting further up is Edward VII, the legendary mother of Winston——
Can't say, can't say -
"Mr. Prime Minister, please watch your words -" Roque could still read gossipy news about the royal family, but Kitchina couldn't bear it.
"Who is the lady next to the prince?" Ade is also very gossipy.
Bruce and Coster both shook their heads, and Rock didn't recognize them either.
The Commonwealth Games are about to start, and there are not many people coming to Pretoria. Those who are qualified to attend the dinner at the Government House must have a profound background.
However, Rock had an idea. He raised his hand and called Owen over to whisper a few words. Owen actually recognized him.
"The gentleman next to the prince is Mr. Ernest Simpson from the United States -" Rock didn't hear what Owen said next, Simpson -
This surname is really famous.
It was Mrs. Simpson who made Prince Edward voluntarily give up the throne.
Mrs. Simpson was born in the United States. She was born out of wedlock and was rejected by the church when she was baptized. This was a very serious humiliation in the United States, probably similar to being an illegitimate child.
Calculating time, Mrs. Simpson should have been married twice now. Her first husband was a pilot, and her second husband, now her husband, is Ernest Simpson.
Ernest Simpson was a wealthy Jewish businessman. In another time and space, Prince Edward met Mrs. Simpson in Berkshire and was fascinated by her.
I have to say that Mrs. Simpson is indeed very beautiful. Mrs. Simpson, who was born in 1896, has just turned 30 years old and exudes the charming charm of a mature woman. No wonder Prince Edward is attracted to her.
Of course, seeing such a scene in Rock's eyes, he felt a sense of accomplishment in witnessing history.
For a moment, Rock wanted to remind Prince Edward, be careful about the lady in front of you, she will make you lose the throne.
Then think about it, forget it. This gossip drama that has lasted for decades has made almost everyone who likes gossip feel overwhelmed. Rock is also happy to see it. He would rather demolish ten temples than break up one marriage. Although Mrs. Simpson is a bit
Question, but there is no doubt that Prince Edward truly loves Mrs. Simpson, otherwise Prince Edward would not give up the throne for Mrs. Simpson.
"American, how did he get the invitation?" Kitchener still doesn't know how much news Mrs. Simpson will make in the future. If he knew, he might pull out his gun and kill Mrs. Simpson directly.
Owen stared at Kitchener with wide eyes. The dinner party held in your Governor's Palace, you asked me how the couple got the invitation——
how could I know!
"You sent an invitation letter to the U.S. Embassy, maybe you came with the U.S. ambassador." Roque was not surprised. There is such a thing in the upper class, let alone an American.
For Americans, attending a dinner hosted by the British royal family is something worth bragging about.
"Nasty Americans—" Kitchina clearly understood love and hate, and looked at the Simpsons with eyes full of disgust.
Then when he looked at Prince Edward, he had a heartbroken look on his face.
At this time, George V and his wife finally arrived together. Kitchina and Roque both went over to greet them. George V changed into a dark dress, and Queen Mary wore a long dress. The jewelry on her chest was obviously from Itno.
design.
This was also Rock's idea. If Etenault wanted to advertise, he really didn't need to sponsor the Commonwealth Games. Finding a way to let Queen Mary wear Etenault's jewelry would be the best advertisement.
I don’t know how much Ada spent to get her wish. It’s probably not cheap.
"Let us warmly welcome His Majesty the King and His Majesty the Queen, and wish you good health and prosperity in the British Empire -" Kitchener, as the host, took the initiative to give the welcome speech.
Rock's mind was not on Kitchina.
At this moment, Prince Edward was standing behind George V and his wife, while the Simpsons were in a more peripheral corner.
Even so, the two of them were still flirting with each other, which was really cool.
