I will accept the use of 'aluminium' and 'courgette', but not this.

I will never get used to the British definition of 'republican' as opposed to the American one. I was deeply confused today when, after singing in the Trinity Day service, which of course was also used to mark the Queen's Jubilee, the chaplain jokingly apologised to any republicans that might be around.

Also, I never realised that "My country 'tis of thee" is actually the Brit national anthem with all of the lyrics about saving the Queen changed to talking about freedom. Hilarious! It fills me with an amused sort of patriotism, which is the best kind of patriotism.