Blair and Brown

What is the true reason behind the failure to invite Blair and Brown to the wedding? Is it the given fact that neither of them is a Knight of the Garter or is it because they were both guilty of lese-majeste on more than one occasion. I strongly suspect that the latter is the real reason and I have to say that I admire the Palace for courting the criticism that they must have known was coming as a result of their decision. They have clearly demonstrated that they still can deliver a sting in the tail if they think they are being cut out of their constitutional rights. Perhaps not only is this intended as a slap in the face for Blair and Brown and their spouses but also a warning to the present government to be ultra cautious when considering further changes to the constitution, particularly the House of Lords and the Church of England. The press so far seem to have missed this message.