With Lake Havasu City having close ties to Great Britain, and the famous London Bridge and recreated English Channel in our great city, the “No Kings” rally taking place on McCulloch Boulevard on Saturday seemed oddly out of place.
I’m only thankful that King Charles and Queen Camilla weren’t here visiting to see it, as they might’ve been deeply insulted by the demonstrator’s message.
Royalty at its highest level, I’m sure the couple would’ve visited Island Mall for a few knick-knacks along with Pink Closet Boutique on Swanson. Camilla loves hats, with Pink Closet being the “go-to” place for unique headwear.
Camilla Parker Bowles, now Queen Camilla, was a heavy smoker in her younger days, yet now admits that she quit some 20 years ago. King Charles never started, and is an anti-smoking advocate. They say that opposites attract, and this is living proof.
For those members of the monarchy who continue to puff their lives away, what brand of smokes do they prefer? I took on that question and had no trouble finding an answer. It definitely wouldn’t be Marlboro, as the image of a rugged cowboy riding a horse seems light years away from English fox hunters sporting black velvet caps.
Asking my AI helpmate, Miss Purdy, this very question, she came up with the following. According to various reports, members of the English Royal Family who have smoked in the past have shown a preference for certain brands.
Specific brands associated with royal smokers have included Benson & Hedges and Rothmans, both well-known British cigarettes, as well as USA-manufactured Chesterfield King. These choices reflect the traditional and sophisticated image often linked to the monarchy.
Chesterfield King is a renowned American cigarette brand that has been part of tobacco history since its introduction in 1912. Originally produced by the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, Chesterfield quickly gained popularity for its distinctive blend of tobaccos and stylish packaging.
The brand became especially famous in the mid-20th century, often associated with Hollywood celebrities and featured prominently in movies, advertisements, and pop culture.
The “Chesterfield King” variant was introduced as a premium product, offering a longer cigarette with a classic unfiltered design that harkens back to the original Chesterfield style.
Over the decades, Chesterfield King became a symbol of nostalgia, attracting smokers who appreciated traditional tobacco products. Despite changing tobacco regulations and shifting consumer preferences, Chesterfield King remains a notable name, representing a bygone era of American smoking culture.
I tried to find a store in Havasu that still sells Chesterfield King, but came up empty. It seems they’re now only available in the United Kingdom. Chesterfield is the name of a town in England, so that could have something to do with it.
Had Queen Camilla still indulged, perhaps as a closet smoker, and she walked incognito into any one of our many convenience stores asking for her favorite brand, she would’ve been politely told. “No Kings, but we do have Marlboro Light.”
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