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The British Monarchy
EVI SALUVEER
BRITISH STUDIES
The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional
monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is
Head of State, the ability to make and pass
legislation resides with an elected Parliament.
The royal family are a part of British history and
British cultural identity. It has an important
function and meaning for many people. However,
it is not only about tradition. The royal family also
work hard to be relevant in the modern world.
Queen Elizabeth II
Official title
Elizabeth the Second, by
the Grace of God, of the
United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern
Ireland and of Her other
Realms and Territories
Queen, Head of the
Commonwealth, Defender
of the Faith
CNN
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2016 Queen
Go to Moodle and watch the video “The Queen is 90” and do the
exercise Queen Elizabeth II
Two birthdays
The double birthday tradition was started more than
250 years ago by King George II in 1748.
The Queen usually spends her actual birthday (21
April) with her family.
For her 'official' birthday' in June, the day is marked
publicly with a big parade in London called Trooping
the Colour.
Trooping the Colour marked the official birthday of
the British monarch for over 260 years.
This year it took place on Saturday 13 June.
Elizabeth II broke the record of the longest reign
63 years and 216 days 9 September 2015
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Five other monarchs who served Britain for over half a century. They are;
Queen Victoria (63 years), King George III (59 years), Henry III (56 years),
Edward III (50 years) and James VI Scotland or James I England (58 years)
The Telegraph. 09 September 2015.
Family
How many children and grandchildren does Elizabeth
II have?
and…
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Study the
family tree and
put down the
first seven
royals in the
order of
succession to
the throne.
Order of succession to the throne
1. Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales (b. 1948)
2. Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge of Wales (b. 1982)
3. Prince George of Cambridge (b. 2013)
4. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (b. 2015)
5. Prince Louis of Cambridge (b. 2018)
6. Prince Henry, the Duke of Sussex (b. 1984)
7. Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor (b. 2019)
8. Prince Andrew, The Duke of York (b. 1960)
9. Princess Beatrice of York (b. 1988)
10. Princess Eugenie of York (b. 1990)
11. Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex (b. 1964)
12. James, Viscount Severn (b. 2007)
13. Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor (b. 2003)
14. Princess Anne, Princess Royal (b. 1950)
When Prince Charles becomes king one day he
will be
… Charles III
Investiture
Charles I Charles II
1625- 1649 1660-1685
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The two princes
William Arthur Philip Louis Henry Charles Albert David
The Telegraph. 20 October 2019
2003
1985
2011
2017
2010
2011
2006 Photos from The Time 2018 2016
Family name of the the present Royal Family is
… Mountbatten-Windsor
Scan the text the Royal family name (uploaded in
Moodle) and find
What was the name before 1917?
Why did the Royal Family decide to change the
name?
When was the present name adopted?
What is the origin of the present name?
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A day in the life of the Queen
Read the article (uploaded in Moodle) and put down the Queen’s daily routine
Prime ministers during Elizabeth II
.. 14
Winston Churchill
1951 to 1955
Boris Johnson
since July 2019
The Telegraph. 09 September 2015
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The Queen’s favourite animals are
… dogs and horses
The Mirror. 2 May 2012
The Daily Mail. 27th August 2011.
Who of the members of the Royal Family has competed
at the Olympics?
Princess Anne Zara Phillips
Montreal Olympic Games, 1967 London 2012 silver medallist
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Princess Anne presents a silver medal to her
daughter Zara Phillips.
The Guardian. 31 July 2012
Royal residences
Sandringham
Windsor Castle
Balmoral
Buckingham Palace
2001
2006
2018
2016
2018
Royal visits to Estonia
2014 2019
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Main References and videos
33 fun facts as Queen Elizabeth II overtakes Queen Victoria, in Pictures. The Telegraph. 09
September 2015.
Bruner, R. (2018). Prince William and Prince Harry's Most Iconic Moments Together. The
Time.
Prince William - Top 10 Fun Facts. [Link]
Read the Full Text of Prince Charles's Real Investiture Speech. Town and Country. 7
December 2019.
Royal Family tree and line of succession. BBC News. 7 May 2019
Queen's birthday: Queen Elizabeth II's life in 92 facts.
[Link]
Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest reigning British monarch in history.
[Link]
Queen Elizabeth II is 90. [Link]
The British Monarchy. [Link]
The Queen at 90. [Link]
The Queen's Early Life. [Link]
Zara Phillips wins Olympic silver as eventing champions stiff-upper lip. The Guardian. 31
July 2012.