[image error] For Admiral Sir William May, the events of 7 February 1910 proved highly inconvenient, even awkward. As he was in charge of the home fleet of the greatest naval power on earth, it was his duty not only to protect Britain, but also to help the Foreign Office with its diplomatic work. And it was this latter role that was annoying him. A telegram had arrived from the Foreign Office that morning, informing him of the visit of 'Prince Makalen of Abyssinia and his suite', who wished to inspect his ...