A glimpse at the vice-regal residence reveals a certain Byronic romanticism.It is battlemented, with sham turrets, massive chimney-stacks, and a good deal of carved stone.
Founded in 1542, Antigua had, in the days of its viceregal glory, scores of splendid government buildings, churches, huge estates, fountains, and plazas.
Your excellency thank you for your warm welcome to Government House this evening, as well as for hosting me and Harry during our special time in New Zealand.
The first sea glider called Viceroy will carry 12 passengers, two crew and service short hauls up to 290 kilometers at speeds just under 300 kilometers per hour.
Her first book, " Dance of the Happy Shades" , won the Governor General's Award -- one of Canada's highest literary accolades -- yet still she was dismissed by many as a shy housewife.
Juana's precocious intellect attracted attention from the royal court in Mexico City, and when she was sixteen, the viceroy and his wife took her in as their lady-in-waiting.
A step away from the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan's mini skyscrapers, Governor's Island in New York Harbor is a quick ferry ride from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple.
Several years ago, when I was living at Bombay, a young widow asked permission of the governor to be burned along with her husband's body; but, as you may imagine, he refused.
She became a favorite of the Spanish Viceroy and his wife and lived at court where she continued her education, learning Latin and also Nawafil She spent a few years as a lady-in-waiting.
He began playing first half-crown stakes, and then higher and higher, till he became very rich, got an appointment in India, and rose to be Governor of Madras.