The guests retired, Churchill returned to his study for another hour or so of work.Īctually in many ways I'm not a great fan of the Man but, if you look at the schedule and substitute it with meetings with Ministers and Chiefs of staff (which would certainly have replaced Clementine and the card playing during the war time years)-in those long meal times- you actually have a man putting in a very long and engaged day! ![]() Sometimes, depending on the company, drinks and cigars extended the event well past midnight. Table talk, dominated by Churchill, was as important as the meal. he awoke, bathed again, and dressed for dinner at 8:00 p.m.ĭinner was the focal-point and highlight of Churchill’s day. He said this siesta, a habit gained in Cuba, allowed him to work 1 1/2 days in every 24 hours. ![]() he returned to his study to work, or supervised work on his estate, or played cards or backgammon with Clementine.Īt 5:00 p.m., after another weak whisky and soda, he went to be for an hour and a half. Clementine drank claret, Winston champagne, preferable Pol Roger served at a specific temperature, port brandy and cigars. he joined guests and family for a three-course lunch. For the next couple of hours, still in bed, he worked, dictating to his secretaries.Īt 11:00 a.m., he arose, bathed, and perhaps took a walk around the garden, and took a weak whisky and soda to his study.Īt 1:00 p.m. and remained in bed for a substantial breakfast and reading of mail and all the national newspapers. ![]() Despite all this activity Churchill’s daily routine changed little during these years.
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