Distance
It is natural for a true Briton to wish to serve his Sovereign however he can, whether that be with his mind, his strength, or his courage. Is that not the stirring we feel when we hear the rousing notes of Jerusalem or Land of Hope and Glory? And, should it be necessary, is it not every Briton’s honour to lay down his life for his country?
There are countless examples of such brave self-sacrifice throughout our Empire’s proud history, but special mention will be given here to famed explorer and pioneer James Cook.
Nathaniel Dance’s Iconic Portrait of Captain Cook
His discoveries were the pride of the Empire, but he died and was buried far from his native soil, and far from his King. We would like you to find out exactly how far apart their burial monuments are, as a tribute to a great patriot and his Sovereign. Round your answer to the nearest 100 miles and send it via twitter to @WiredUK with the designation #distance
Postscript
It has been brought to my attention that this question may be ambiguous. For clarity: We are asking about the ruling monarch at the time of Captain Cook’s death
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