Wills and Kate are getting married and so, of course, it's silly season in the news. I came downstairs this morning, popped on the computer with my morning cup of tea in hand and this was a main article on Yahoo. 'Top 10 Kate and William locations'. They had compiled a list of places that William and Kate had been or as they rather enthusiastically put it...
"...So, the news is out! Prince William has popped the question and Kate Middleton will one day be a queen! But where did it all begin and where can you go to experience a flavour of the royal romance? Check out our top 10 Kate and William locations to find out..."
Ok, so as you know loyal blog readers, I'm a big fan of the Royals. I'm excited about the wedding, but do I really need to visit places they've been and if I do, will some of that royal wedding magic rub off on me?
They list such places as, St Andrews in Scotland, Windsor Castle, Chiswick, Anglesey in Wales, Notting Hill and Eton College. Apparently a brief visit to any of these places will not only make you feel like a future King or Queen for the day, but will enhance your whole royal wedding experience. So, in the spirit of shoddy journalism, I've decided to compile a list of places that will make you feel much closer to me. Here goes:
Southampton, England. Jon spent his formative years in Southampton. He was often seen drinking at various establishments around town, especially Bedford Place and The Rhino night club, before moving onto a late-night kebab house. This south coast jewel is also home to Southampton Football Club, was the departing port for the Titanic and home to Chris Packham, presenter of the children's television show, The Really Wild Show (1986 - 1995), along with the loveable and hairy, Terry Nutkins.
Tottenham, London. During his University years, Jon spent a considerable amount of time in and around Tottenham, North London. He frequented the Railway Tavern pub, where he was often spotted having a few pints, before stumbling back with a bag of chips in hand after closing time. He was once asked to leave after a particularly bad evening of Karaoke. Tottenham is also famous for Tottenham Hotspurs Football Club and Broadwater Farm, infamously known as one of the worst places to live in the UK.
Sydney, Australia. Famous for it's lively night-life, great beaches and being a haven for back-packers, Jon spent a year in Sydney sampling it's multi-facated delights. He was often seen slumped outside Scruffy Murphys, a distant faraway look on his face or lined up outside Hannah's pie shop in Ultimo.
San Diego, California. Home to Sea World, Lego Land, San Diego Zoo, The Chargers and of course the man himself, Jon Rance. This southern Californian hot spot is where Jon now calls home. You will find him at Oceanside Harbour, tucking into fish and chips or at his in-laws, sinking pints from the Kegerator.
So, as you can see despite our differing social positions, Prince William and I have much in common. We're both well travelled, both went to University, both lived in London, both married/marrying a commoner and we both have shoddy articles about us online.
You can check-out the actual article here: http://uk.travel.yahoo.com/p-promo-3360246
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