I have no idea what kind of magic you invoked Steve, but.... you've managed to get one of the best Schenghen visa's I've come by in a long long time at the first attempt.
Your banks statements must have been 'eye-popping'
Seriously though, what a fantastic result. Plenty of hassle free trips to come.
That was surely a one of the great trips to London
Couldn't have happened to a nicer couple.
In the words of Del Boy, Oh Bon Jovi!!