Can you come up with something appropriately witty for this image from our article on Richard the Lionheart in the April/May 2024 issue of Military History Matters?
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I asked for a white pill for a headache not the blue one.
No, I’m Richard the Lionquilt
Help me, Doctor. One arm is fine, but, when I lift the other arm, I fall over …
“Just think my son, some day, this can be all yours.”
The Lionheart sleeps tonight
I’m here to serve you sir, being a lionheart what would you prefer as the mane dish?
‘I thought I’d find you in your den sir.’
The Lying King
I sentence thee to be hung, drawn and watch Alan Carr’s Picture Slam.
Please sheath your weapon sir!
Is that a concealed weapon or are you just please to see me?
‘You’ve crossed a lion by addressing me as a Dick.’
It`s Pride Week are you attending.
Its Pride Week are you attending
The King’s caught having a lion his bed.
Your job is to turn these men into a boy band named ‘The Crusaders’
“I’ve been sneezing, I think I might be coming down with Hay-Fever”.
Do this lot have to go everywhere with me, can’t even have a Richard the Third in peace.
With respect, this is not the time to play “Hide the Royal Sausage “, sire.
Forget it! I don’t get out of bed for less than 10%.
Roger, it’s not on you waking me up to help you find your arrows. It’s hard enough trying to sleep with all these people watching.
I challenged them to a game of darts not spears.
Well the hair restorer worked now all I need is some sheep shears.
Bertie, how about you turning these men into England top crossbow team