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Old January 3rd 07, 12:36 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Wed, 3 Jan 2007 00:58 +0000 (GMT Standard Time), Colin Rosenstiel
wrote:

but perhaps the reason for King's court not sticking is
that it's a bloody stupid name for a sponsor, being so generic and
commonplace. Wouldn't William IV court have been more likely to
last?


Since they were just starting a 63-year Queen's reign that might not have
been seen in that light?


Do you think it's likely their decision was influenced by the fact
that a Queen was about to reign for 63 years?