It has been brought to my attention that Camilla Bowles Parker, the Duchess of Cornwall, GCVO, CSM, PC., was so offended by President Biden letting one rip that she felt obliged to complain vociferously on a number of occasions to a number of people about both the length of the letting wind and its stentorian nature. British Royalty from the Queen downwards are well known for their discretion when farting and do it quietly and as far away from each other as possible under the circumstances. Some cruel people, ill-versed in the magnificent role royalty plays in British society have suggested quite falsely that the President, representing rebel colonies once loyal to the Crown, was making a personal or political comment about the ridiculousness of royalty. This is not so. The effects of air travel at high altitude with the decreased air pressure can blow up a man's digestive tract somewhat horribly. Hopefully the Duchess will recover her equanimity. She should understand that sometimes farting is a necessary relief and should be listened to compassionately. We are all its victims on occasion, however tightly we try to control our anal sphincter.