Show only one man can wear hat in kins kings kin s presence london michael constintine Const de courcy baron King kingsdale sale Is the only man in the united kingdom who may it if he wishes keep on his hat bat in the presence of the king the peer enjoys this curious privilege by virtue of an hereditary prerogative granted to sir john de courcy in the reign of king john for conquering ulster history records that this privilege has been exercised rive five times the list last occasion being when john de courcy successor to gerald lord Klug sale stood with ills his head covered in the presence of queen victoria |