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Charteris

British

/ ˈtʃɑːtərɪs /

noun

Leslie, original name Leslie Charles Bowyer Yin. 1907–93, British novelist, born in Singapore: created the character Simon Templar, known as The Saint, the central character in many adventure novels

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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

“If such an approach was made you may be sure that The Queen would take most unkindly to it,” Charteris assured Kerr.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2020

Then he looked over Trent's men—and when his eyes reached Dana Charteris they halted.

From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Hervey, Harry

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