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Meg has an M.A. in English and a B.A. in History from California State University, Fresno. She is a five-year veteran of the US Navy and was stationed in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, and London, England. Meeting people from around the world and helping them learn American English is one of her abiding passions. She does line editing (which means polishing words line-by-line) for writers, attorneys, professors, graduate students, and business owners. Find her not only on Blogger but Twitter, Facebook, and at www.getsmartediting.com. Phil has years of experience in the world of computer programming. With his engineering-trained mind, he thrives on solving convoluted problems with simple, sensible, and highly effective solutions. Follow him on Twitter and at www.getsmartcomputing.com.

November 7, 2009

MISTRESSES (just a few) OF EDWARD VII


 Two photos of the notorious Lily Langtry
"They loved me for what I was and what I gave them."


Jennie Jerome
"More of the panther than of the woman in her look"
Mrs. Alice Keppel
"A fantastic help to Edward VII."
Mrs. Keppel was the king's most famous mistress.
Her great-granddaughter is Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

Agnes Keyser
Humanitarian and Courtesan

Daisy Greville
She may have inspired the popular song, Daisy, Daisy

Sarah Bernhardt
The most famous actress of the 19th century

Hortense Schneider
One of the greatest operetta stars of the 19th century


Queen Alexandra
The long-suffering but ever-gracious wife


King Edward VII
A man of large appetites

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