Sir, – I agree with Geoff Scargill (July 25th) that we should avoid engaging in begrudgery and sarcasm in relation to the birth of the royal baby.
In that spirit, may I say that, should domestic chores prevent Prince William from engaging in any of his onerous royal duties involving taxpayer-funded premium seats to major sporting or music events, then I am fully prepared to step into the breach. – Yours, etc,
DAVE ROBBIE,
Seafield Crescent,
Booterstown,
Co Dublin.
A chara, – I enjoyed Ann Marie Hourihane’s article (“Some of us aren’t too proud to say we enjoyed it immensely”, Features, July 23rd) on the birth of Prince George.
“Royal watchers” in Ireland have long been a silent minority, although Queen Elizabeth’s visit did much to change that.
Could it be possible that our numbers now exceed those of secret Fianna Fáil supporters? – Yours, etc,
MÍCHEÁL BOLGER,
Bóthar Céadagán,
Fionn Radharc,
Bail Átha Claith 2.