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Encyclopedia > Patrick Palmer

General Sir Patrick Palmer, KBE was Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle 1992 to 2000. He had been Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Northern Europe. General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ... Sir is an honorary title. ... Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand Cross... A Constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly that of law-enforcement. ... A governor is also a device that regulates the speed of a machine. ... An early 18th century view of Windsor Castle by Kip and Knyff. ... 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


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Palmer approached the Art League of Houston about giving a 10-week art course to men and women who were HIV-positive.
Patrick describes these women as being “very giving” and as “aunts,” adding to the feeling that this class is an extended family for HIV-positive people.
Patrick likes to tell a story about one of the first times the ladies were with the class: “They were all in their pretty dresses, and Chi Chi [a large man who has no boundaries where apparel was concerned] was in this halter-top thing.
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