Charteris
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The delay in going to Aberfan attracted some criticism and years later the Queen's former private secretary, the late Lord Charteris, said he felt he had given her poor advice.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2022
Her private secretary, Martin Charteris, later recalled finding the new monarch at her desk, “sitting erect, no tears, color up a little, fully accepting her destiny.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
Solicitor General Ruth Charteris QC said the Crown reserved its right to prosecute in all matters related to the case.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2022
The “last resort” option to dismiss Whitman’s government was discussed in the letters, and Charteris confirmed to Kerr that he had the authority to use it.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2020
Why didn't he send the sheep away to the mountains before they got so weak, as Mr. Charteris and Mr. Atherstone did?
From The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation by Rolf Boldrewood
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