Inside the 'years-long' admissions process to Eton as Prince George's place confirmed

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/inside-years-long-admissions-process-37315234

Prince George to attend Eton College from September

He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyx4jd9kkdo

#TopNews #News #EtonCollege #Eton #George

Britain’s Prince George to go to prestigious Eton College

George’s ‌father, the heir to ‌the throne ‌Prince William, and his ⁠uncle Prince Harry also both attended Eton, which is located close to ‌Windsor Castle ​in ‌southeast ⁠England.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/uk-prince-george-eton-college-king-charles-prince-william-harry-rcna350245

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Prince George’s Surprise Eton Twist: A Royal Cousin Reunion?
https://youtu.be/knCEKXUTFeA
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“…James Hook’s last will, which was forwarded to his aunt by a land-shark of Rio. By this James left everything to Eton. But the Governors, it appears, had scruples—even about the hat—and so all passed to his aunt Emily…”

—JM Barrie’s “Captain Hook at Eton” – being the text of an address delivered at Eton College in 1927 – can be read online via WikiSource

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https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Captain_Hook_at_Eton

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“James Hook, the pirate captain, was a great Etonian, but not a good one…”

—Brian Till in The Atlantic explores “The Secret History of Captain Hook”

🖼️ Alice B. Woodward (1862–1951), “Right into the jaws of the crocodile”

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https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2010/12/the-secret-history-of-captain-hook/68313/

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William & Kate's Critical Choice for Prince George's Future

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I'm an atheist, but I still enjoy various types of music, including the religious variety, as some is quite beautiful. To that end, I posted this a few years ago on Facebook. I braved the nightmare that is the main site today and was able to find it. I hope it brings joy to you.

Now, it's time for some Christmas music history! Some of these are playlists, so just skip what you don't like, I promise, this is not the usual music you hear in shops!

I have a few time periods in mind, but let us begin with the very first Christmas song ever written.

Jesus Refulsit Omnium - Roman Christmas Song - YouTube

youtube.com/watch?v=izRVH2avtz…

And now, for something a bit more modern. Don't expect to hear Elvis on this list, though.

Here are some songs from the eighteenth century! Unfortunately, these are just instrumentals.

18th Century Authentic Christmas Music

youtube.com/watch?v=bwiJ9qsIBN…

On to the Regency! Yay! Sadly, there isn't much available from then. Please feel free to make suggestions.

The Gloucester Wassail/The Holly and the Ivy, Regency Christmas

youtube.com/watch?v=tzv5eGTxvi…

This may or may not be authentic, but it's pleasant. Again, it's instrumental.

Regency Music - Peaceful Christmas

youtube.com/watch?v=ynx3fv7JpI…

This is real, in more ways than one, as the song existed then, and it's being played on a genuine Regency piano!

O come o come Emmanuel played on a Regency period Broadwood square piano

youtube.com/watch?v=iSJwQidimD…

On to the Victorian era. Believe it or not, while a large number of familiar Christmas songs came from then, I can't find a good playlist! Again, if you know of one, please suggest it. While this recording is modern, you can be sure that Victorians would have been very familiar with the arrangements and that many also spent time in the church where this was recorded, probably hearing the same organ, too!

Victorian Carols from St Bartholomew the Great

youtube.com/watch?v=q8GV7NMfy3…

Now, let's turn to my second favourite period next to the Regency, the Edwardian! This extremely special! All of the following was actually recorded then! I have made it a tradition to listen to this every year. Some of the tunes may be familiar, but in several cases, the lyrics may not be. The last one is a real treat for the children and those young at heart!

Vintage Christmas Songs from the 1900's & 1910's Playlist

youtube.com/watch?v=zOBKgQj-qq…

I'm not very familiar with this one.

1900s -1910s Victorian Christmas Music Selection

youtube.com/watch?v=AXflh4s6T9…

This is from two years after King Edward's death, but I had to include it, as it's a lovely version. Note that the link that I originally provided no longer exists, so I had to find another. But here, you can actually see the grammophone!

"Silent Night! Hallowed Night!" Elsie Baker on VV Model XI, 1912.

youtube.com/watch?v=nElAx0MpBs…

Finally, as my friends know, I love Eton College, so I had to include this. It breaks the theme slightly, in that it doesn't belong to a specific time period, but songs from different times are sung, and all in a very traditional manner.

Eton Choir Christmas

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"Silent Night! Hallowed Night!" Elsie Baker on VV Model XI, 1912.

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