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
Jurors heard that seconds later, Smith stopped in Charteris Road where Mr Boudhane and another moped rider had parked.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 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
He was succeeded by his nephew, from whom the present proprietor of Cromartie, Major Walter Charteris Ross, is descended.
From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by John Willcock
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