Culturestudy Lesson3

The Royal Family

Chapter I

The British monarchy traces its origins from the petty kingdoms of early medieval Scotland and Anglo-Saxon England, which consolidated into the kingdoms of England and Scotland by the 10th century. England was conquered by the Normans in 1066, after which Wales too gradually came under control of Anglo-Normans.

The Royal Family's reign spans 37 generations and 1209 years. The current reigning family has the surname Windsor. This name was adopted during WW1.

The Royal Family

Chapter I

The British monarchy traces its origins from the petty kingdoms of early medieval Scotland and Anglo-Saxon England, which consolidated into the kingdoms of England and Scotland by the 10th century. England was conquered by the Normans in 1066, after which Wales too gradually came under control of Anglo-Normans.

The Royal Family's reign spans 37 generations and 1209 years. ... The current reigning family has the surname Windsor. This name was adopted during WW1.

At present the British royal family is headed by Queen Elizabeth. As a child she studied constitutional history and law as well as art and music. During the WWII Queen Elizabeth II served in the armed forces. She was trained in London as a mechanic and military truck driver. She learned how to deconstruct, repair and rebuild engines and change tires, and learned how to drive every type of machine she worked on, including jeeps, trucks and ambulances. 

 

The marriage of the young Princess Elizabeth to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh took place in November 1947. She came to the throne after her father's death in 1952 and was crowned in Westminster Abbey in June 1953.

Among Queen Elizabeth's many duties are the regular visits she makes to foreign countries, and especially those of the Commonwealth, whose interests and welfare are very important to her. She also opens Parliamentary sessions, makes a speech on Christmas.

Queen Elizabeth  has 4 children -Charles, Prince of Wales, who was born in 1948, Princess Anne (born in 1950), Prince Andrew (born in 1960) and Prince Edward (born in 1964). The Queen’s daughter, Princess Anne, competed in the 1976 Olympics in equestrian.

Today, the line of succession of the House of Windsor runs down through Prince Charles (1),

to his son Prince William (2)

and then to his son Prince George (3).

 

Royal families embody their country’s human roots and identity and help keep alive a sense of history. Members of the Royal Family support The Queen in her many State and national duties, as well as carrying out important work in the areas of public and charitable service, and helping to strengthen national unity and stability.

Chapter II. Being a member of the British royal family might look like a dream come true. But with this glamorous lifestyle comes some pretty interesting rules and traditions. Take a look at some of the rules and traditions the British royals must follow.

1.      Younger members of the family are expected to join the armed forces or participate in some obviously useful social service, heading up worthy charities.

2.     Making too much money is considered taboo.

3.     Once the Queen has taken her last bite, everyone has to stop eating.

4.     The Royal Family can’t publicly express their political views or vote.

5.     When a Royal travels abroad, they have to pack an all-black outfit. This one really makes sense. Packing an all-black outfit ensures that if there is a death in the family while they are traveling, they would be appropriately dressed for mourning when they are photographed returning home.

6.     Royal heirs usually travel separately. It’s for security reasons: If a plane were to crash with a royal on board, the next in line needs to take their place.

7.     It is against protocol for the royal family to sign autographs in case the signature could be used against them later. And no hugging.

8.     The Royal Family is to always dress modestly in public, and you’ll almost never catch the royals in casual clothing, like jeans. As for those bright colors the Queen commonly wears? That’s to make sure the public can see her in crowds.

9.     The Royal Family Is expected to learn multiple languages. Most members of the royal family speak at least a few different languages, with Queen Elizabeth being fluent in French.

10.  Ladies in the royal family should sit with their knees and ankles together and only cross their legs at the ankle if needed.

The Queen’s residence is  Buckingham Palace

Today, Buckingham Palace is very much a working building and the centrepiece of the UK’s constitutional monarchy, serving as the venue for many royal events and ceremonies from entertaining foreign Head of States to celebrating achievement at Investitures and receptions.Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.

Members of the Royal Family support The Queen in her many State and national duties, as well as carrying out important work in the areas of public and charitable service, and helping to strengthen national unity and stability.

 

 

    

At present the British royal family is headed by Queen Elizabeth. As a child she studied constitutional history and law as well as art and music. During the WWII Queen Elizabeth II served in the armed forces. She was trained in London as a mechanic and military truck driver. She learned how to deconstruct, repair and rebuild engines and change tires, and learned how to drive every type of machine she worked on, including jeeps, trucks and ambulances. 

   

 

The marriage of the young Princess Elizabeth to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh took place in November 1947. She came to the throne after her father's death in 1952 and was crowned in Westminster Abbey in June 1953.

Among Queen Elizabeth's many duties are the regular visits she makes to foreign countries, and especially those of the Commonwealth, whose interests and welfare are very important to her. She also opens Parliamentary sessions, makes a speech on Christmas.

Queen Elizabeth  has 4 children -Charles, Prince of Wales, who was born in 1948, 

  

Princess Anne (born in 1950), 

  

  Prince Andrew (born in 1960)

    

   and Prince Edward (born in 1964). 

    

The Queen’s daughter, Princess Anne, competed in the 1976 Olympics in equestrian.

Today, the line of succession of the House of Windsor runs down through Prince Charles (1),

to his son Prince William (2)

  

and then to his son Prince George (3).

   

Royal families embody their country’s human roots and identity and help keep alive a sense of history. Members of the Royal Family support The Queen in her many State and national duties, as well as carrying out important work in the areas of public and charitable service, and helping to strengthen national unity and stability.

Chapter II. Being a member of the British royal family might look like a dream come true. But with this glamorous lifestyle comes some pretty interesting rules and traditions. Take a look at some of the rules and traditions the British royals must follow.

1.      Younger members of the family are expected to join the armed forces or participate in some obviously useful social service, heading up worthy charities.

2.     Making too much money is considered taboo.

3.     Once the Queen has taken her last bite, everyone has to stop eating.

4.     The Royal Family can’t publicly express their political views or vote.

5.     When a Royal travels abroad, they have to pack an all-black outfit. This one really makes sense. Packing an all-black outfit ensures that if there is a death in the family while they are traveling, they would be appropriately dressed for mourning when they are photographed returning home.

6.     Royal heirs usually travel separately. It’s for security reasons: If a plane were to crash with a royal on board, the next in line needs to take their place.

7.     It is against protocol for the royal family to sign autographs in case the signature could be used against them later. And no hugging.

8.     The Royal Family is to always dress modestly in public, and you’ll almost never catch the royals in casual clothing, like jeans. As for those bright colors the Queen commonly wears? That’s to make sure the public can see her in crowds.

9.     The Royal Family Is expected to learn multiple languages. Most members of the royal family speak at least a few different languages, with Queen Elizabeth being fluent in French.

10.  Ladies in the royal family should sit with their knees and ankles together and only cross their legs at the ankle if needed.

The Queen’s residence is  Buckingham Palace

Today, Buckingham Palace is very much a working building and the centrepiece of the UK’s constitutional monarchy, serving as the venue for many royal events and ceremonies from entertaining foreign Head of States to celebrating achievement at Investitures and receptions.Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.

Members of the Royal Family support The Queen in her many State and national duties, as well as carrying out important work in the areas of public and charitable service, and helping to strengthen national unity and stability.