For the Remembrance Service last week I invited a variety of Ambassadors, all of whom attended.
In amongst the invitees was the German Ambassador. A very pleasant man, if it matters. I deliberately invited him, aware of what I might be causing.
It was well received mostly, especially bu the UK Ambassador and the Bishop, with the exception of one veteran who fought in neither WW but who is most certainly old enough to remember them.
He grudgingly accepted it but warned me against ever inviting the Japanese Ambassador. Next year I will of course invite further Ambassadors from the "other side", including the Japanese guy. And no doubt I'll get crap for it though probably only from a small minority.
I've no immediate decisions to make but I wonder what others here think. Surely it's time to move on, though without minimising or forgetting?
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Remembrance new
Remembrance new
