To the Archbishop

Your Grace,
The PM is making arrangements for his celebration of Christmas and he would be interested in attending the service in your Cathedral this year.
I am the Liaison Officer on the PM's staff responsible for making the necessary arrangements concerning protocol and security and woud be pleased if you would advise the officer or Priest with whom I should be conducting negotiations.
In order that the PM can be satisfied that your Cathedral is the most appropriate place, I need to be able to inform him of the following matters.
1. Which service generally has the greatest number of communicants? How does this compare with neighbouring churches?
2. If there is only candle lighting, will it be possible without being intrusive for the TV cameras to light up the section around the PM to show him blessing himself and kneeling with his eyes closed?
3. Is there a video tape of a traditional service the PM could preview in order to acquaint himself of the customs of when to kneel and stand?
4. Would it be appropriate for the PM to lead the congregation as the Chief Adorant in a procession to place a candle at the crib?
5. The PM has offered to deliver the sermon if you feel you have nothing new to say about the baby in the manger.
6. The PM prefers Sweet Sherry for the wine part or a good quality Riesling.
7. If the PM is to be part of the Official Procession, which robes should he wear - will a bachelor's gown and hood be sufficient? He thought the carrying the cross role would be appropriate as representative of all Australians. If there is to be a practice for this, the PM would be available from 5.15-6.00pm on the 17th

I trust that you will be excited by this enthusiasm of the PM to make your Church the centre of his Christmas devotions this year and I look forward to working with your delegated Priest to confirm arrangements.

With best wishes for the festive season. Merry Xmas

L Smithwilliam-Smith.
Liaison Officer.