And we can picture these M.P.s
Newly fledged and ill at ease
Doing their level best to try
To catch the embryo speaker’s eye.
Edward I. 1272–1307
EDWARD First ‘Longshanks’ nicknamed
For his lengthy stride far-famed.
Here he is in twelve-seven-two
Bounding along with much ado.
A Soldier, Statesman and a King
His lofty ideals picturing
That England, Scotland, Wales all three,
United should one country be.
First Prince of Wales 1282
In twelve-eight-two annexes Wales;
Where afterwards no strife prevails.
He promised a Prince with English
So gave his new-born speechless son.