atw: Re: The Queen's English?
- From: "Matthew da Silva" <mdasilva@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 12:46:31 +1000
Which queen? Anne, Elizabeth I or our current head of state?
Matthew
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[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Deborah Cross
Sent: Monday, 21 May 2007 12:39 PM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: The Queen's English?
Here's a fun task for a Monday.
We're having a polo match at work to celebrate the Queen's birthday. I've been
asked to come up with some invitation wording that sounds 'olde English' and
like it comes from the Queen!
I'm completely out of my depth as I usually simplify language rather than
obscuring it. Would anyone like to take a bash at wording something for me? I
can't offer much in return - other than an invite to the game if you happen to
be in Canberra on the day!
Some examples I was given to start with are:
The King and I request your presence at the Expatriates versus Australians polo
match followed by mocktails and canapés in celebration of my birthday. Details
of this auspicious occasion are as follows.
OR
Her Majesty the Queen requests one's presence at a polo match in honour of my
birthday...
HELP!
Many thanx :0)
Deborah
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