Well, the speech is done, and Prince Charles turned out to be witty, thoughtful and not a little controversial. I’ve bashed out a story on the speech and e-mailed it to the news editor, not that he’s answering his phone right now. Bloody reporters.

Ah, I’m really in the middle of an American tourist’s wet dream right now. I’ve just been watching a member of the Royal Family speak, and am now sat in a room with a superb view over London. listening to Big Ben chiming and looking at Westminster Abbey as darkness falls.

I suppose I’d better call the news editor again.