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In the 70s, the British Monarch had to take 73 visits and visit 48 countries. In this photo of 1972, Elizabeth II during a visit to France.Image Caption: In the 70s, the British Monarch had to take 73 visits and visit 48 countries. In this photo of 1972, Elizabeth II during a visit to France.

Dear Lyudmila, as representatives of the Buckingham Palace say, "all foreign trips of the royal family members are committed in accordance with the recommendations of the British government."

Of course, the visit is a visit to a visit - he can be state, official or unofficial, the queen itself can go and her husband, heirs or other members of the royal family, but in any case without politics do not do here, so each visit is carefully thought out and planned.

According to one of the former officials, the government considers royal visits as a winning card, which can be successfully exchanged for concessions in business or political transactions. "They are a kind of currency in foreign policy," this is this former official.

For 65 years on the throne - Elizabeth II recently noted the sapphire anniversary of his reign - she made more than 120 official visits.

The intense in this respect was the 1970s, when the British monarch had to take 73 visits and visit 48 countries.

The cup of all the queen attended Canada - 27 visits and Australia - 18 visits.

From the countries of the former Union, she visited Russia, where in October 1994, President Boris Yeltsin was met, as well as Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in October 2006.

As for other members of the royal family, then they are, of course, more free in choosing the direction of their trips.

The son of Queen Prince Andrew has repeatedly been in the countries of Central Asia and in Azerbaijan, promoting the interests of the British business, for which it was criticized by the British media.

When Prince Harry, together with his girlfriend, shifting Bonas in 2014, visited in Kazakhstan - ride there at the ski resort Chimbulak - the British press also expressed her discontent, recalling human rights violations in this country.

So there is hope that Prince Harry can tell about the ski resorts in Georgia, and he will be able to personally try the descents from the mountains of the Caucasus in the future.

Princess Elizabeth (right) and her younger sister of Princess Margaret studied at homeImage Caption: Princess Elizabeth (right) and her younger sister of Princess Margaret studied at home

Lyudmila, the issue of education of children in the royal family depends largely, probably, on what generation is we talking about.

The British monarchy is based on traditions, but it remains in demand largely due to the ability to constantly update and keep up with the times.

Take, for example, Queen Victoria. She was, according to modern standards, the Superman's mother (she had 9 children - 4 boys and 5 girls). They were mainly nanny, governess and teachers, and the Queen, who had many other things, communicated with her children about an hour a day. And at this time, they would hardly come to the head.

However, it is not necessary to forget that in the Victorian era, corporal punishment of children were a matter of usual, and the children of Queen Victoria were no exception. Prince Albert could personally hit the children on the fingers during music lessons, if they suddenly pressed the key. And in this family, there was a more stringent parent, without a doubt, the father, who organized a very rich educational program for his children.

As for the parents of Princess Elizabeth, they were completely different people. They did not want to bother their two daughters in many lessons, so the princesses studied at home. Classes for older princesses lasted one and a half hours - from 9.30 to 11 am, the rest of the girls played outdoors, they were dancing and singing.

When Elizabeth became the heiress of the throne to her lessons, a new subject was added - the history of the Constitution, who led the Vice-Rector of ITON Henry Martin.

Apparently, the childhood of the future Queen was happy, and how many biographers are noted, relatively normal (if you ignore the fact that when she was born, the Minister of the Interior was located in the next room. It can be assumed in case the royal baby at the last moment is not replaced).

For example, before departing to sleep, the little Princess Elizabeth put in order all his toys, building his toy ponies into a row and removing the saddle from them. So, we must think, there were no special reasons for her parents. And Margaret - Father's favorite - both in childhood, and in the years of her youth, a lot has come to hand.

To its own children - Princess Anna, Prince Charles, Andrew, and Edward Queen treated with no less love than her parents to her, although evil tongues sometimes argued that she would care more of her horses and dogs.

Prince Charles complained in one of his autobiographies that she was a "cold" mother, and that nanny, not "emotionally discreet" parents, "played with him, witnessed his first steps, punished and rewarded him, helped express their first thoughts ".

The sense of duty, which Elizabeth II was guided almost in all, left her, perhaps not so much time to communicate with children, but her people knowingly talking about the tremendous patience, which she showed in relations with children, especially when they matured and collided With the most different problems in personal life.

Elizabeth II had to go through difficult times, when in one year two of her children announced that they temporarily do not live with their spouses, and the third announced a divorce.

It is also approved that in relations with grandchildren, it has become less strict and is not afraid to show their feelings.

The restraint of the queen began to put it almost in guilt, comparing her with the emotional princess Diana, which could hug and to attract their sons, and sometimes to slap them. And sometimes it was for what - Prince William, for example, in kindergarten called "Billy Zabyaka", and at home with the mild princess Diana - "Your Royal Naistra".

But Nian William in no way was allowed to spank him or raise his voice when he was indulging.

So, at the wedding of his uncle, Prince Andrew in 1986, four-year-old William behaved in 1986, as he was supposed to, but it was terrible to think - showed the tongue of his cousin Laura Felloous, spit during the ceremony and left Westminster Abbey in a completely unsophisticate prince: his headdress - The straw hat - the side has completely confused.

But if we talk seriously, then the stormy peripetics in the marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and then her death in the car accident in Paris, quite seriously affected Princes William and Henry.

As one of the British newspapers wrote at one time - small princes grew in the atmosphere of "War Aloi and White Roses" between their parents who used Mail and Mirror tabloids as a bow and arrows.

Therefore, the British are happy to follow how the life of the Duke and the Duchess of Cambridges, who became the parents of two charming kids, are quite normal.

Fortunately, in conversations about a young family, where the heir to the British Crown is growing - the little prince George and his sister Princess Charlotte, positive moments prevail.

Newspapers wrote that nyan kids strictly-setting is forbidden to span them. The main attention is paid to raising the word.

Prince William with Kuzina Laura FelloousImage Caption: Prince William with Kuzina Laura Felloous

1. In the personal property of the queen do not include corona jewelsImage Caption: Queen's personal property does not include corona jewels

   You know, Vladimir, if you call the business "plants, newspapers, steamboats," that is not.

   But even exclusively at the expense of the state, the royal family also does not live. Note that they are all.

   Rather, just rich. At the same time, we are talking about the so-called "old money", which copied over the centuries (how exactly they acquired their condition in the deep Middle Ages we definitely do not know, but you can guess), so the royal family does not need to spend money on jewelry, paintings, Palaces and villas: they all have it for so long ago.

   The state pays the Queen and Prince Wales for being fulfilling their royal duties, and the Queen pays taxes from the income that she receives from its personal possessions.

   According to the Buckingham Palace, in 2014/2015 the fiscal year for the content of the monarchy, each British spent 56 pence (70 cents).

   35.7 million pounds was allocated from the budget for the maintenance of the royal yard. For comparison, (it costs every living in Britain in 1841 pounds).

   And the question is whether the monarchy is worth this money, or not, everyone is responsible in accordance with their ideology. So far, the royalists in Britain are much more than Republicans.

   Queen's wines prefers strong drinksImage Caption: Wines Queen prefers strong drinks

   Queen loves movies. Immediately after the wedding, Prince Philip gave her a film projector.

   Her Majesty's tastes are very traditional. She loves the classics, romantic films, paintings about the war. Avant-garde cinema is particularly interested in.

   The favorite color of the queen is also mystery for seven seals. For the same reason that the favorite dish, the queen is in no hurry to share his preferences with the whole world.

   After all, then she would give her flowers of the same color and so on. But we know what color she does not like, - beige.

   Somehow she said to one of his state employees: "I can't wear a beige clothes, because no one will understand who I am. Of course, the queen exaggerated - it's not difficult to find out. At the very least we assume.

   Why do the Queen's outfits are very often pretty bright colors?

   It turns out, not because they like them especially, but because in such orders it is very easy to notice, especially if a large crowd gathered around her.

   That is, she wants those who wanted to see her could do it, even if from afar.

   As for the dessert - again, nothing is superpower. Apple Pie, Berries, Traditional Chocolate Cake.

   According to the journalist Daily Mail Robert Hardman, a very talented cook, who is responsible for desserts in the Buckingham Palace. To this, at the courtyard are very serious.

   The time of year is difficult to say, the journalist continues, but most likely, this is the end of summer when she leaves for Scotland.

   How does the Queen copes with stress and bad mood? The Queen is a man of old hardening, - and in people his emotions prefers to hold with him.

   It is well known that the Queen does not like wines, preferring to them strong drinks.

   Her favorite cocktail, which she traditionally drinks for dinner, - 1/3 of Gina and 2/3 of the French aperitif dubony. Try, perhaps, it will help you in difficult moments of your life.

   Queen's outfits are often bright colors.Image Caption: Queen's outfits are often bright colors.

2. Dominic, do not be surprised. There is no constitution in Britain, because "everything, from whom something depends on, and so know the rules of the game."

   Knowing the British, you can assume: nothing will change until the thunder is born.

   Theoretically, the Queen has the full right to dissolve parliament both in Britain and in Canada and Australia. And in Britain, by the way, she does, but only after her will officially ask the outgoing prime minister.

   By the way, about Australia: In 1975, Governor-General Australia Sir John Robert Kerr dismissed the Parliament of Australia, since the country had a real constitutional crisis, and the parliamentarians could not adopt a new financial law.

   Since the governor general is the official representative of the Queen, she, yes, may be dissolved by the Parliament of Australia, and once it has already done.

   It is not known anyone. And by a fairly simple reason, as Robert Hardman, asked the Russian service of the BBC Hardman, who asked this question once this question to the chef of the Buckingham Palace.

   "If everyone knew what dish she likes most, then this dish would always be prepared at the receptions in her honor," said the chef.

   According to Robert Hardman, it is known that she does not like. She does not like spaghetti, for example, and sharp dishes.

   She has pretty simple tastes, because she grew up in the harsh years of war.

   And she also likes all his own, so to speak. For example, vegetables from their garden. That is, nothing is exotic.

   Exotic, as we assume it is enough for her in this sense - after all, during the receptions and visits, it serves dishes prepared by the best chefs of the world. But this is a topic for another conversation.

   Spaghetti and sharp dishes - what exactly does not like Queen ElizabethImage Caption: Spaghetti and sharp dishes - what exactly does not like Queen Elizabeth

3. Little Prince George calls his great-grandmother Elizabeth II "Gan-Gan"Image Caption: Little Prince George calls his great-grandmother Elizabeth II "Gan-Gan"

   Leonid, it largely depends on who refers to its Majesty.

   Grandchildren can call her Granny (grandmother), and the great-grandfather George, who has not yet learned to speak. Certicks, calls her "Gan-Gan" / Gan-Gan (that is, its own version of the word "great-grandmother" or Great-Grandmother). This was told about the recently Duchess Cambridge dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the British Monarch.

   However, even his own son Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, at the first meeting calls her "Your Majesty", and after that Mommy, that is, "Mommy".

   Spouse Queen calls her, judging by a number of sources, Lilibet. Thus called himself a little Elizabeth, when he could not really say his own name.

   That is how the queen signed the congratulatory telegram of his mother when that was 100 years old. By tradition, a congratulation from the monarch receives every resident of Britain, which turned 100 years old.

   In the film "Queen", where the role of Elizabeth II performed superbly Helen Mirren, her husband calls her in a joke Cabbage, that is, "cabbage".

   But knowledgeable people say that it has nothing to do with the truth.

   Castle Balmoal in Aberdeenshire is the personal property of the queenImage Caption: Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire is the personal property of the queen

   Marina, kind day!

   This post implies a salary of about 40 thousand pounds, but William announced that all this money would give to charity.

   Now William completely left a military career and dedicated himself to royal duties.

   By virtue of his position, Prince William is the cavalier of the Order of Garters and the Order of Chertopoloha.

   Now about Prince Harry, who still managed to serve in the army, especially since his military career has always attracted him too.

   He also graduated from the Military Academy in Sandherst and, like his elder brother, came out of the "Lieutenant Wales", after which he entered the same cavalry regiment as his brother.

   For some time, we didn't know anything about his military career, however, on February 28, 2008, the Ministry of Defense confirmed that the Prince served in the Afghan province of Gilmend, along with other soldiers of the British army.

   Prince Harry was twice in Afghanistan, the second time as a pilot of a military helicopter.

   After the security considerations were forced to bring the command to withdraw a prince from the current army, he returned to Britain, where he organized special sports competitions for military personnel who were injured during hostilities.

   At the end of his military career, he took part in the teachings of the Australian Armed Forces on the development of measures during anti-terrorism operations.

   He is a cavalier of Victoria Order and awarded a medal for participating in hostilities in Afghanistan.

   Just like his brotherImage Caption: Just like his brother

4. Prince George can fly with dad in one plane only under 12 years old. During a visit to CanadaImage Caption: Prince George can fly with dad in one plane only under 12 years old. During a visit to Canada

   Denis, yes, it is believed that two heirs of the throne simultaneously in one plane can not fly.

   On the other hand, the fact that four (!) Direct heirs of the throne and the monarch - Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, were presented at the same time in good health - Queen, Prince, Prince of Charlotte, did not happen in British history never.

   Nevertheless, simultaneously in one aircraft cannot be: Queen and Prince Charles, Queen and Prince William, Prince Charles and Prince William. Prince William can be in the same plane with Prince George only until the day he will be 12 years old.

   I emphasize: it is only related to airfares.

   An exception, however, was done in 2002, when Princes Charles, William and Harry flew in one plane, interrupting the holidays that they spent skiing, because of the death of the queen's mother. Otherwise, either William would have to fly alone, or Charles, who was minted by grief after the death of his beloved grandmother.

   It is known that Elizabeth II prefers to drink Earl Gray or English Breakfast tea with milk and without sugar.Image Caption: It is known that Elizabeth II prefers to drink Earl Gray or English Breakfast tea with milk and without sugar.

   It rises early, around 7.30 in the morning.

   At this time, she brought tea to a tray in a porcelain cup with a saucer, milk and grade cookies "Mary".

   Queen, by the way, never drinks tea with sugar. As for the sorts of tea, opinions diverge: Some say that she prefers Earl Gray, others - English Breakfast.

   According to some reports, "Mary" cookies for the first time in 1874 Baker Peck Friesha in honor of the wedding of the Duke of the Edinburgh and Great Princess Mary Alexandrovna.

   An hour later, at 8.30, Queen and her spouse Duke Edinburgh breakfasts together in the dining room, offering a beautiful view of the Garden of the Buckingham Palace.

   Corn flakes, yogurt and maple syrup are served on the table. Her Majesty loves toasts with marmalade, which she sometimes treats their corgs.

   During breakfast, the Queen has time to view the morning newspapers, preference is given to Daily Telegraph and Racing POST.

   And now, Victor, to the second part of your question. Now there are about 800 companies that have the right to supply their goods to the Royal Yard (Royal Warrants of Appointment). They have their own association.

   On the website of this organization it is said that any companies or individual entrepreneurs, whose goods are used by members of the Royal Family for five years, can become suppliers of the courtyard in the UK.

   In other words, you can get the Royal Warrant by supplying goods and supervisory services: from jam to cars.

   Moreover, the royal yard does not receive any financial concessions from this, everything is purchased at commercial prices. But the company, who received Royal Warrant, that is, the royal permission, have the right to put the coat of arms of these royal people on their goods.

   On the website of the Association of Suppliers of the Royal Court, it is written that if you want to be in their ranks, then applications can be submitted from the beginning of May to the end of June, filling out the appropriate forms.

   Every application is considering the Special Committee of the Royal Court, which then submits its recommendations to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Wales.

   The supplier can become both British and foreign companies.

   Vladimir, you already know, probably that the first, where little Elizabeth raises his hand in the greeting of the Nazis, said the British Sun newspaper in July 2015.

   How this old record got into the hands of journalists is not known.

   These black and white frames for only 17 seconds. They are small Elizabeth, which was then seven years old playing with a dog on the lawn in the castle of Balmoral.

   Next to her, the Queen mother, Uncle Elizabeth Prince Edward - the future king Edward VIII and a little Margaret, her younger sister.

   At some point, the queen mother raises his hand, giving the Nazi salute; Elizabeth, looking at the mother, repeats her gesture. It can be seen that the same prince Edward does the same.

   It is assumed that the frames were removed in 1933 or 1934, when the Führer became a noticeable figure in Germany, however, the circumstances in which survey was made are not clear.

   The queen itself, as usual, did not comment on the publication of Sun. She never does it.

   However, the Buckingham Palace: "Sad that the film, shot 80 years ago ..., got into someone's hands and someone took this."

   The source in the palace reported that most of those who saw these personnel would understand that they should be considered in a historical context. This is a family scene, the moment of the game, when the gesture, which often appeared at the time on the screens, was reproduced - perhaps even a joke.

   "No one has foreseen the following events at that time. To give these personnel some other meaning will be a distortion of truth," this source believes.

   In the Buckingham Palace in 2015, when the photograph was published, expressed disappointment by the fact that the newspaper "received and exploits" the record made 80 years ago.Image Caption: In the Buckingham Palace in 2015, when the photo was published, expressed disappointment by the fact that the newspaper "received and exploits" the record made 80 years ago.

5. Queen and Son and Heir to Prince CharlesImage Caption: Queen with Son and Heir to Prince Charles

   No, he can not. According to the laws on the throne, adopted in the XVI and in the XVII centuries, there are strict rules.

   For example, the line of inheritance is built as follows: the first in line - the prince of Wales Charles, then his eldest son - Duke Cambridge William, then his son Prince George, followed by his sister Princess Charlotte, and only after that there is a second son Charles Prince Harry .

   The only changes that were included in the Law on the Preconsession are concerned that now the throne can inherit any elder child, regardless of the floor.

   The princess Charlotte was born before his brother, she would be the heir.

   The queen, of course, theoretically can renounce the throne, but can not choose the heir.

   Prince Harry with brother Prince WilliamImage Caption: Prince Harry with brother Prince William

   Dear Andrei, relatives they, of course, from two sides.

   Do not forget that the first world war called "the forge of the cousins".

   If seriously study their genealogical forest, then the head goes around.

   If you briefly, then something like this: Kaiser Wilhelm and Georg V were cousins. Georg and Nikolai are also cousins, and Wilhelm and Nikolai - Troshnaya.

   Mom Wilhelm was the eldest daughter of Victoria and the sister of Father Georg V. This is what along the Victoria line, but there was a second line of kinship: Alexander and Dagmar were their native sisters and daughters of the Danish king of Christian. Alexandra became the wife of the heir to Victoria Eduard, and Dagmar married Father Nicholas II, Alexander III.

   Therefore, Prince Harry is definitely in relationship with Nikolai II, but how to correctly call him, I, honestly, just not imagine.

   Maybe: "The four-humid grand-nephew on the female line"?

   David, thank you, very interesting question. Hemophilia is generally an extremely curious disease, because the defective gene is transferred to women, and they are sick of a man.

   Hemophilia is a hereditary disease, but sometimes happen and no explanatory mutations.

   Modern scientists believe that Queen Victoria was just such a case. However, she was lucky, and her heir to the British throne, the prince of Wales, did not suffer from hemophilia. So the British monarchy of this disaster almost completely avoided.

   I say "practically," because, although the heir to the throne, this trouble went around, but the two daughters of Victoria Alice and Beatrice were carriers of the hemophilia gene, and the son of Leopold he suffered and died very young.

   It is believed that the last carrier of the hemophilia gene inherited from Queen Victoria died in 1940, so this attack does not threaten modern monarchies.

   Queen Victoria was a carrier of hemophiliaImage Caption: Queen Victoria was a carrier of hemophilia

6. Anastasia, great privileges carry and great responsibilities.

   Of course, they have holidays in Christmas and in the summer, but in general they - and especially the Queen - do what they should, regardless of the day of the week or the time of day.

   "Her Majesty is the most hardworking and obligatory monarch for 1000 years."

7. Pearl Necklace - Favorite Decoration Elizabeth IIImage Caption: Pearl Necklace - Favorite Decoration Elizabeth II

   Elena Vladimirovna, you absolutely noticed that Queen Elizabeth II clearly prefers to this decoration - a pearl necklace of three threads.

   It was a gift to her grandfather Georg V. True, the reason for this was his own anniversary - 25 years since the climb on the throne.

   The monarch presented a nine-year-old Elizaba Necklace of three threads, and a five-year-old Margaret - from two threads.

   In the Queen Collection there are two more magnificent pearl necklaces - Queen Anna (XVIII century) and Queen Carolina - out of 50 pearls. Both were given to her by the Father, King Georg Vi.

   Another favorite decoration of the British Queen is pearl earrings presented to her grandmother, Queen Mary in 1947.

   They are suitable for any outfit - a simple tweed skirt in the photo with a small prince Edward in 1965 and a magnificent vestment on the wedding day of Edward on Sophie Ris-Jones 34 years later.

   As for the rings, then their queen does not like. Please note - almost all photos of its Majesty shook in gloves. It is said that Elizabeth II with young years old believed that her hands were not quite a beautiful form, so she did not like to attract attention to them.

   It is necessary to add that when Elizabeth II climbed into the throne, she was inherited the royal collection of jewelry, which is transmitted from the monarch to the monarch.

   Do not confuse them with the jewels of the British crown presented in the London Tower.

   Jewels from this unique collection are decorated with the Queen when she participates in various important ceremonies, such as the official opening of the Parliament.

   Queen Elizabeth at the wedding of Prince Edward and Sophie Ris-Jones (Note - Favorite Earrings and Necklace).Image Caption: Queen Elizabeth at the wedding of Prince Edward and Sophie Ris-Jones (Note - Favorite Earrings and Necklace).

Today the state structure of the United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. However, Elizabeth The second continues to be considered one of the most respected and influential people on the planet. Help, which has the people of her country, applies to the members of her family - the house of Windsor.

Despite the fact that in England there is no strict definition (nor legal, nor formal) members of the monarch family, nevertheless, as a rule, the following persons are considered: the monarch itself (king and queen), the wife of the Queen (if he is not a king ), Monarch's children and their spouses, children of the monarch's sons (i.e. grandchildren on the male line) and their wife (husband). The king and the Queen of Great Britain wear her title (His) Royal Majesty, and the remaining family members - their royal highness. They are considered princes and princesses. In former times, each of the members of the monarchic family was represented by the king (queen) throughout the country, occupying responsible state posts. The transition to the constitutional monarchy has changed a lot to the United Kingdom: the Royal Family has lost their powers, and today its members perform only social and ceremonial functions both inside the kingdom and over its turns. The same applies to the role of the queen in the affairs of the state. The country is managed by the Cabinet of Ministers, responsible to the parliament. However, she also has it can at their own discretion to dissolve parliament and appoint new elections, etc.

All members of the Royal Family of Great Britain

So, the first on the list, of course, the Queen of Elizabeth's second and her spouse is the prince-consort. Then followed the heir to the British throne, the eldest son of the queen, and his spouse (second) - Camilla Parker Bowles - Duchess of Cornweal. Further on the list are the newly minted parents - Duke and Duchess Cambridge - Prince William (Senior Queen's Grandson) and Princess Catherine (in Middleton's Maidest . The next on the list is the second son of Prince Charles and his first spouse - Prince Henry Wales, who knows more in the world as Prince Harry. His uncle (the second son of the queen) Prince Andrew York and his daughter - Princesses Beatrice and Eugene, then - Family of the Third Son Elizabeth II, Graph Edward Wessec (His wife Sofia, Son - Viscount James North, Daughter - Louise Windsor), And the only daughter of Queen and Duke Edinburgh - Anna - Princess of the Kingdom of the United Kingdom. The royal family is not limited to such a number of royal persons. Further, the list goes the cousins \u200b\u200band sisters Elizabeth second and so on.

Windsor Dynasty is the British branch of the Gothic Dynasty of Saxen-Coburg, therefore, also houses of the vets, from which the Prince Albert takes place - Queen Victoria (Hannover). However, during the First World War, when England was in enemy relations with Germany, King Georg fifth refused the Saxon and other German titles, renaming the old dynasty in the Windsor house. The monarchs of this dynasty were the rules from 1910 to 1936, Edward eighth, who immediately changed Georg Sixth on the throne - the father of the current Queen, who ruled the kingdom of 16 years old, well, and Elizabeth second, now the Queen of the United Kingdom of the United Kingdom. Royal Family, despite time from time to time arising small scandals, nevertheless in the country enjoys great love and respect. Any event relating to them, like joyful, and sad, people take as their own. In this country, one of the most beloved holidays is the birthday of the favorite Queen.

Perhaps the most famous and beloved in the world. Millions of people follow their lives every day, they know the names of all those close to the crown and learned the historical facts from the past.

But, despite the frequent official photos and exits in the light, few people think about what the royal family is doing every day. How do weekdays pass, because they do not work and do not worry about money due to the family state?

In fact, their life consists not only from events and photo shoots. The royal family has important duties that they perform daily!

Queen Elizabeth II.

Let's start with the head of the royal family, Queen Elizabeth II. A calendar of a 92-year-old woman (it is difficult to call her grandmother) filled with cases that are called a common term "obligations". These include opening of parliament meetings, meetings with heads of states, diplomatic trips, presenting awards, conducting various parties.

Seems simple? But according to media reports, only in 2015 she fulfilled 341 obligations, which is more than Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry in a total of. For a person of her age, so many official events are very much!

Queen Elizabeth II with his husband Philipp (Duke Edinburgh)

The queen traditionally has a ceremonial role in the British government, but it is obliged to keep neutrality in politics. She meets with the leaders of the countries, opens the annual sessions of the Parliament and holds meetings with the Prime Minister. Also, any law that takes parliament should receive Royal Assent, which means royal approval. Of course, this is a formality, since from 1707 no law from the monarch fails. The last time only Queen Anna refused to give his consent to the law, which planned to recreate the Scottish police after the historical association of England and Scotland in one state.

Elizabeth II personally awards those British who have made a huge contribution to the life of the country. She is the commander-in-chief of the British army and the Supreme Ruler of the Church of England. This means that it happens on a variety of military ceremonies and personally appoints archbishop, bishops and deans.

Of course, this is not all the duties of the queen, because it is still engaged in paperwork, looks through letters and reports, and also sometimes allocates time for themselves. His hobbies include photographing and, of course, the favorite dogs of the Velsh Corgi breed.

Charity

The royal family spends a lot of time and efforts to charity. This activity takes all family members, starting with the Queen and ending with long-distance relatives. Elizabeth II in the 90th anniversary there were 600 charitable communities. And her spouse, Prince Philip, is a patron of about 800 organizations, and he actively participates in their events and visits classes.

In total, more than 3 thousand charitable societies patronize. Most of them personally organized their own funds that are engaged in charitable activities. Sometimes they unite for the sake of a common goal, for example, Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry have a fund for mental health. They have a royal fund that pays special attention to the development of young people.

The Royal Family

However, the responsibilities that the Queen perform do not fit into its working schedule completely. Therefore, the remaining family members devote most of the time to fulfill social benefits. In total, they respond to 100 thousand letters per year, meet and entertain more than 70 thousand guests and perform more than 2 thousand instructions. They replace the head of state where it is possible and appropriate, since in one day it is necessary to visit several events at once.

However, members of the main family in not only fulfill the obligations suitable only to royal individuals. Some of them live quite ordinary life and even go to work. By the way, in addition to the prince of Charles, the queen has three more children - Princess Anna and Sons Andrew and Eduard. Andrew worked in the theater company, Eduard worked in the government, and Princess Anna is an Olympic champion in horseback.

In addition, all men in the family have a strong relationship with the UK army. Three of her son and two grandson served in the army, although at the moment none of them is a valid military. The military exploits of Prince William are especially famous for all the world. He served in the army for more than 10 years, and in hot spots. He constantly took part in combat operations and repeatedly risked life.

Many family members work to this day, as completely ordinary British. For example, Princess Eugene works in the art gallery as a deputy director, and Princess Beatrice has its own business. Prince William works ambulance air pilot in East England.

Duchess Cambridge, and in the world Kate Middleton, also pays a lot of time the responsibilities of the reign family, but also does not forget about the family. She prefers to cook and do homemade business, and even refused another nanny after the birth of a third child. Spouses lead an active and healthy lifestyle and promote traditional family values.

The newly minted royal relative of Megan Marcle after the honeymoon is also actively involved in social activities. She has already made a joint trip with the queen on her personal train to Cheshire County. It is worth noting that William's wife, Kate, first accompanied the Queen without a spouse only a year after the wedding.

It is not necessary to think that the official exits and trips of the royal family are an entertainment activity. This is the responsibility that can be avoided only by health. For example, heavy toxicosis of Kate and her stay in the hospital freed it from some events where her husband was replaced. But at the wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Plant, she was present with the older children, although only a few weeks after the third birth.

All members of the Royal Family distribute the duties among themselves and try to help the Queen with her matters. Do not forget that not only the British, but the whole world, are observed for their lives. For many decades, they are the ideal of the family and inspire their fans with their lives.

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The outgoing 2017 year became rich on the events of an international scale, he will be remembered by sensations, which created world leaders and celebrities. The Royal Family of the UK, which also applies to those and others, has also reminded themselot. We collected the most significant moments of the ruling dynasty, which one way or another changed not only their own life, but the whole world.

The anniversary of the death of Princess Diana

In 2017, 20 years old from the day of the tragic death of Lady Diana. On August 31, she recalled her fans around the world, and the stentered garden in the Kensington Palace was transformed into a white garden of Diana's memory. Her sons - Prince William and Prince Harry - honored her memory here.

Revelation of Prince Harry.

Prince Harry in April got into the headlines of all newspapers, because for the first time he studied how he learned to grieve about the deceased mother - Princess Diana. In an interview with The Telegraph, he told how she suppressed his grief when he was young. Only 20 years later, he was able to deal with emotions.

Many people followed the bold decision of Prince Harry: Charitable Mental Health Organizations reported an increase in those who want to receive their assistance.

The resignation of Prince Philippe

Duke Edinburgh Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II husband, stopped performing official duties related to its title, and participate in public charity events. On August 2, 96-year-old Philip for the last time adopted a parade of the Royal Marine. He served as Captain General since 1952 - from the time his spouse asked the throne. For 65 years, he made 22,219 performances associated with this title.

Prince George's first class

Prince William, Prince George, School Director; Photo: Rex / Shutterstock

The four-year-old son of Prince William and Kate Middleton - Prince George - a significant event happened: September 1, he went to primary school. Newspapers wrote that the boy was a little nervous, he needed time to overcome the excitement. Now he is already well coped with everything.

Third pregnancy Kate Middleton

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Duke and Duchess Cambridge announced that they were waiting for the third child. The Kensington Palace confirmed that the baby should be born in April. Royal fans are worried, because the emergence of a child in the world may coincide with the birthday of the Queen, which April 21, 2018 will be 92 years old.

Change royal traditions

Queen Elizabeth broke the tradition of remembered Sunday - the day of the memory of the XXI and XXI centuries in the wars. To impose a wreath to the memorial, she asked her eldest son - Prince Charles. For the first time, the monarch watched the ceremony from the balcony. Such a change in roles showed how much the number of responsibilities performed by Charles and other members of the royal family increased.

Platinum wedding

In November, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrated the 70th anniversary of the wedding. They became the first royal couple, which reached platinum anniversary. The date they celebrated on dinner with family and close friends in Windsor Castle. In honor of the iconic event, the Royal Mint has released commemorative coins with dignity of 5 and 20 pounds sterling.

Engagement of the year

The main event of 2017 was the engagement of Prince Harry and American actress Megan Plan, which they announced on November 27. Lovers are found less than a year and a half, they introduced a common girlfriend. In the first joint interview, they said that they knew little about each other before dating, but quickly realized that they would like to spend together all the time. The wedding was scheduled for May 19, 2018.