The New Murrey and Blue blog

So Richard was the first to set up a King’s/Queen’s Messengers service? I didn’t know that. We’re all aware of “diplomatic bags” and such like, but it’s only now that I learn it was all due to Richard. He employed a certain John Norman, in whom he clearly placed great trust.

Alas, it seems the Messengers are under threat now, “to save money”. Another slice of history to be consigned to mere memory? Shame! See https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/624485/Queens-Messengers-cut-axe-heroes. And also To read more, go to
this article and lots and lots of other links. Just search Queen’s Messenger.

However, according to Wikipedia, the messenger service can be traced much further back than Richard. But I much prefer to credit him with it!