The identity of the Gothic clock tower at the Palace of Westminster is like flypaper to pedants and counter-pedants. Any time someone refers to ‘Big Ben’, anywhere on the web, you can guarantee there will be a comment within minutes pointing out that Big Ben …
Myth: “Look, there’s a Union Jack flying above Buckingham Palace. That means the queen’s at home.” A Union Flag flying above the Palace actually means the queen is not in residence. The signal you’re looking for is the Royal Standard, which is raised whenever Her …
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