A good story of the late portly Duchess of Teck was told by Canon Teignmouth Shore. Her Royal Highness was seated at dinner between Shore and another canon when the former said that she must find herself in rather an alarming position:--
"Canon to right of you, Canon to left of you, Volleys and thunders."
"Well," replied the Duchess, "this is the very first time I have been connected with the Light Brigade."