The old palace would still be great if there were nothing of it but the spacious and lofty hall where the durbars are held.

It is not a good place to lecture in, on account of the echoes, but it is a good place to hold durbars in and regulate the affairs of a kingdom, and that is what it is for.

If I had it I would have a durbar every day, instead of once or twice a year.
The prince is an educated gentleman.

His culture is European.

He has been in Europe five times.