In Literature
The Alderney is mentioned in a verse of A. A. Milne's poem The King's Breakfast:
- The Dairymaid
- She curtsied,
- And went and told
- The Alderney:
- "Don't forget the butter for
- The Royal slice of bread."
- The Alderney
- Said sleepily:
- "you'd better tell
- His Majesty
- That many people nowadays
- Like marmalade
- Instead."
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