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The royal family of Great Britain agreed to accept commoners and divorcees, but as far as the title system is concerned, the local monarchy remains very archaic. So, despite all the desire of the fans, no one can call the Duchess of Cambridge Princess Catherine, as well as call Princess Miss Meghan Markle when she marries Prince Harry.

On the other hand, Catherine has no reason to be upset, because along with the title of Duchess of Cambridge, she received several more. More about complex system names and titles in the Windsor family are described in the gallery using the example of Her Majesty's inner circle.

Elizabeth II

For convenience, she is simply called the Queen, Elizabeth II or Her Majesty, but in reality the name and title of the monarch sounds much longer: Her Majesty Elizabeth II, by the grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and her other kingdoms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Protector faith. But the future monarch was born with a more modest name: Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of York.

Her Majesty's husband, as we remember, was born a prince of Greece and Denmark, but in order to marry Lilibet, he had to become a British citizen and simply call himself Philip Mountbatten. Before the wedding, King George VI granted him the title of Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich, but over the course of seventy years, Philip's list of titles has grown significantly and, taking into account knighthoods, includes a dozen additional positions.

The full name of the heir is Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor, but the prince has more than fifteen titles, given that the son of the monarch throughout his life received various honors in almost all countries of the Commonwealth Kingdom. The most commonly used is His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Earl of Chester. Interestingly, in 1948, when Charles was born, in the UK it was impossible to give the title of prince to the daughters of the monarch. Charles had every chance of becoming just a marquis if Elizabeth's pope had not rewritten the law in time.

So, on April 29, 2011, Kate Middleton forever changed from just Kate to Her Royal Highness Catherine Elizabeth Mountbatten-Windsor, Duchess of Cambridge. However, this is not her only title. On the day of her wedding, the woman received several more, which belong to the lands of Scotland and Northern Ireland. So, if Kate were in Edinburgh, she would be called "the Countess of Strathearn", and in Belfast she would be called Lady Carrickfergus. But if the Queen had not granted all these titles to her grandson, then Katherine would have been called simply - Princess William of Wales.

Actually, Kate would not have received all three of her titles if they had not been granted to Prince William on her wedding day (Miss Middleton received them as a wife and no more). Thus, we should call the fully second in line heir as follows: His Royal Highness William Arthur Philip Louis, Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus. And Will is a real knight. In 2008, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Garter, and in 2012, a Knight of the Order of the Thistle.

George and Charlotte

The children of the Dukes of Cambridge are born as princes and princesses automatically, and the parental lands are “assigned” to them. So, the full name of the eldest son of William and Kate is George Alexander Louis, and his title sounds like this - His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. The daughter of the dukes is named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, and her title is similar - Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.

On April 27, Kensington Palace announced the name of the third baby of the Dukes of Cambridge. The boy was named Louis, but along with the main one, he received two more additional names: Arthur and Charles. The principle of titling the baby is the same as that of a brother and sister. The baby will be styled His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.

An elegant gray-haired woman with a kind look and a welcoming smile has been representing the monarchy in the United Kingdom for the British for sixty years. Almost all segments of the British population sympathize with her: the prestige of the House of Windsor, and with it the English monarchy, is unshakable.

The full title of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain sounds like "Her Majesty Elizabeth II, by the grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and her other kingdoms and territories, the Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith."

Her Majesty the Queen was born on 21 April 1926 in London. The birth of a charming baby did not cause a stir at court. No one could have imagined that this young creature would eventually occupy the royal throne. At that time, Elizabeth's grandfather George V reigned. The eldest son Edward was considered the heir to the throne. The girl's father was Prince Albert, the second son of the king. He did not even think that he would become a crowned person.

Everyone thought that the eldest son would soon marry, acquire heirs and, after the death of his father, assume royal duties.

Lilibet, as everyone called Elizabeth in childhood, loved her grandfather very much, and he paid her reciprocal affection, although by nature he was a very severe and tough person. The king had no good feelings for his sons.

He brought them up in the Spartan style and often went too far. The result of such upbringing was the stuttering of the girl's father, from which he never got rid of until the end of his life.

But for the little female creature, George V had the most tender feelings. He not only loved his granddaughter, but adored him, which proved to others that even in a cruel and callous soul there is always a bright corner capable of sincere and pure love.

George V left the mortal world on January 20, 1936 at the age of 70. He reigned for 24 years and proved himself to be a wise politician who cares about the good of the nation.

The throne rightfully passed to Edward. He became Edward VIII, but was never crowned. The man was unable to put on his shoulders the heavy burden of the monarch. He met a twice-divorced woman named Wallis Simpson (1896-1986). She married a military pilot in 1916, but he began to beat her, and in 1927 Wallace ran away from him.

She moved to London and hooked up with a businessman named Ernst Simpson. She married him in 1928. In 1931, Wallace met the heir to the throne at a party with close friends. But the love affair of this couple began only in 1934. The feeling was so strong that Simpson divorced her husband. Edward responded with no less strong love. In order not to part with Wallace, he abdicated.

All these deeds brought Elizabeth's father Albert Frederick to the English throne. He was crowned on May 12, 1937 under the name of George VI.

The newly proclaimed king had no sons. Therefore, Henry's younger brother was declared heir to the throne. But he flatly refused such an honorable role in favor of Elizabeth. Thus, at the age of 11, Elizabeth became the legitimate heir to the royal throne of one of the most powerful countries in the world.

In 1939 the Second World War. The girls at that time were 13 years old. In 1940, on October 13, she spoke on the radio with an appeal to the children who suffered during the German bombing. And at the age of 18 she received the rights of an ambulance driver. Before last days war, the future Queen of Great Britain turned the steering wheel, transporting sick and wounded soldiers.

As a very young girl, Elizabeth fell in love once and for the rest of her life. She met her future betrothed just before the war at the Royal Naval Academy. King along with both daughters ( youngest daughter Margaret) came to him to talk with the cadets.

It was within the walls of this institution that the heir to the English throne saw the Greek Prince Philip. He was listed as one of the cadets, and was 5 years older than Elizabeth. The young people talked for only a couple of hours, but this time was enough for Elizabeth to fall in love with the young man seriously and for a long time.

Prince Philip had the most brilliant pedigree. He was the grandson of the Greek and great-grandson of the Danish king, as well as the great-great-grandson of the Russian Emperor Nicholas I. But after the revolution in Greece, the prince had nothing but a title.

Throughout the war, Princess Elizabeth wrote letters to the young officer, while he fought bravely on the destroyer.

Immediately after the end of hostilities, the heir to the throne offered the Greek prince to get engaged, trampling all existing norms and conventions. On November 20, 1947, the wedding took place at Westminster Abbey.

The time was difficult, post-war. Elizabeth had to sell some jewelry to make herself a wedding dress. Products from Australia were sent for the wedding cake. The cake turned out luxurious, 3 meters high. He was not cut with knives, but chopped with sabers. Guests got only a small piece. Everything else was sent to schools and hospitals.

At the end of January 1952, the happy young couple went on vacation to Kenya. The couple lived at the Tree Tops Hotel. It was located among the branches of a huge ficus. On February 7, an entry appeared in the registration book: "For the first time in the history of human civilization, a princess climbed a tree, and descended from it as a queen."

The reason for the recording was the death of George VI. He died on the night of 5/6 February. Elizabeth automatically became Queen of Great Britain. In many countries of the world, typed letters appeared on the front pages of newspapers. large print headlines: "The King is Dead, Long Live the Queen."

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain took place in Westminster Abbey (the traditional place for the coronation of British monarchs) on June 2, 1953, that is, a year and 5 months after the death of George VI. But the official day of accession to the throne is February 6, 1952.

The husband was not crowned. He was the first to swear allegiance to his queen and was forced to leave the fleet. Now his presence was required at all official ceremonies of the royal court.

Private life with Philip was not always like a fairy tale. In his youth, the husband often made various statements, which he probably learned while on military service. So in New Guinea, he asked a passer-by: “Listen, my dear, how have you not been eaten here yet?”

In China, he jokingly remarked to an English tourist, saying: "Look, don't stay here for long, otherwise your eyes will narrow." In Paraguay, at a meeting with the bloody dictator Stroessner, Philip said: "It's amazingly nice to be in a country that is not ruled by the people."

There was gossip at court about Prince Philip's love affair with Elizabeth's cousin. They talked about illegitimate children from various women. The Queen of Great Britain did everything to stop such rumors. Over the years, the prince calmed down. Age and health began to make themselves felt.

All the days of the Queen of Great Britain are similar to each other like twins. Her Majesty is awakened at exactly 8 am. Such an important task is entrusted to the maid. She brings a tray of tea into the royal chambers. In this case, the handle of the cup is always directed to the right, the spoon on the saucer lies strictly diagonally.

After placing the tray, the maid opens the curtains. Sunlight penetrates the bedroom, and gentle rays touch the face of the crowned person. At the same time, the royal dogs, who came from a walk, joyfully run into the bedroom. These are corgis, now there are two of them, these are Willow and Holly.

According to unconfirmed information, which most likely looks like a legend, the ritual of the queen's morning awakening takes place differently. By morning, a Scottish piper passes into the royal garden and stands opposite the window of the queen's bedroom. At exactly 8 o'clock in the morning, the piper starts playing and plays until Her Majesty wakes up. After the queen has woken, the maid opens the window of the queen's bedroom and informs the piper that Her Majesty the Queen is awake. After that, the bagpipe leaves the garden to the sound of the bagpipes.

The queen drinks morning tea, communicates with dogs, and at this time the maid fills the bath. Her Majesty takes water procedures, and at 9 o'clock leaves the bedroom and heads to the dining room. This is where Queen Elizabeth II has breakfast.

The morning meal is very modest. Toast, spread with butter and the thinnest layer of marmalade, and a cup of tea. During breakfast, the crowned lady looks through the newspapers. These are The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Sporting Life. In the latest newspaper, she looks at the section on horse racing. Her Majesty loves this sport. She is well versed in horses and owns several magnificent horses herself.

At 10 o'clock the Queen of Great Britain begins her working day. She sits in her office and looks through the letters that come to her from all over the world. The information in the letters is very different. Someone asks for help, someone asks for recipes for original dishes that were served at the royal table at the last official banquet.

Then comes the turn of state papers requiring the royal signature. This is a mandatory formality, although the Queen's opinion is never asked by the Cabinet of Ministers. Elizabeth II can express her point of view on some issue, but it will not be decisive.

From 11 o'clock Her Majesty receives officials. These are diplomats, judges, ministers. Each of them, entering, kneels on one knee and takes the right hand of the queen with his right hand. Touches her lips and then gets to his feet. Such a ceremony lasts at least 2 hours. All this time the queen stands. There is no way for her to sit down and rest.

At the end of such a physically difficult event, it's time for lunch. Queen Elizabeth II eats sandwiches with salmon, cucumbers or chicken. Leftover food is used the next day. They can go for casserole or pie. Half-eaten foods are never given to dogs.

After lunch, a short rest and an official reception. Dinner starts at 20:15. The whole family gathers at the table. In the UK, the evening meal is always heavy. It is very rare that Her Majesty dine alone. This is when all members of the royal family leave on business trips.

After dinner, the queen watches TV shows, and goes to bed closer to midnight. Elizabeth II has been living such a measured life for almost 60 years.

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has four children. These are Prince Charles (born 1948), Prince Andrew (born 1960), Princess Anne (born 1950), Prince Edward (born 1964). The upbringing of children was mainly done by the father, since the queen always had many important state affairs.

The whole life of the royal court is a ritual. It has been practiced for hundreds of years. For example, Buckingham Palace has a dressmaker on staff. Her duties include darning socks and bedding. This does not mean at all that the queen does not have money for such trifles. A dressmaker costs much more than new socks and sets of underwear. It's just that the royal court pays tribute to tradition. About 500 years ago, fabric was very expensive, and crowned persons saved in a similar way. Times have changed, but the tradition remains. He is not the only one in the royal palace.

The liveries worn by the servants were made 200 years ago. Each new employee is given an old uniform and adjusted to fit. The entire service staff consists of about 300 people. The staff includes personal pages, maids, ladies-in-waiting, keepers of silverware, royal purses. There are even pages of front and rear rooms.

During official receptions, a huge table is set. It is impossible to reach its middle. The lackeys wrap their boots in rags and climb onto the table with their feet. During the meal, the first course is served to the queen. She immediately starts eating. After that, the footmen serve the dishes to the guests. When the plate of the crowned person is empty, the servants immediately take away the plates from all those present. Many guests do not even have time to try what they were served.

However, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain canceled this not very kind custom. She declared that no one should ever go hungry at her table. But this is the only concession to ancient traditions.

As for the servants, they must walk around the palace, keeping to a narrow edge near the wall. If the queen or someone from the royal family comes towards you, the servants must hide somewhere. It can be some kind of closet, a closet in the wall, that is, any shelter that is nearby. Seeing the queen, noble ladies should squat, and men bow.

These traditions have been strictly observed for centuries. For people, they are not at all a burden. On the contrary, there are many who want to serve at the royal palace. But all positions, as a rule, are inherited. From an early age, children absorb the unique atmosphere of the royal palace and jealously protect its traditions and customs. It seems that time itself freezes within the walls, which for hundreds of years have been protecting the reigning persons from the vicissitudes of the external, changeable and so unpredictable world.

Queen Elizabeth II loves animals very much. She breeds horses and dogs. Her favorite dog breed is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The dog of this breed, which she named Susan, was given to her by her father George VI for her birthday when she was 18 years old. Elizabeth had over 30 Pembork Welsh Corgis, all descendants of Susan.

Royal dogs live in palaces and castles, travel in chauffeured limousines, fly in private jets and helicopters, and accompany their titled mistress everywhere. As beds for dogs in the castle, special wicker baskets are placed, raised above the floor by a few centimeters, which helps to avoid drafts. Dogs are allowed to roam freely in the royal apartments.

After Elizabeth II's two Pembork Welsh Corgi dogs died of cancer in early 2009, she stopped breeding puppies. Previously, puppies from royal dogs were never sold, they were given to good hands. Amid unfortunate events, in order to improve the health of her pets, she decided to cross a miniature dachshund named Pipekin with one of her Pembork Welsh Corgis and received a new designer breed of dorgi.

Now Queen Elizabeth II has two dogs of the Pembork Welsh Corgi breed, whose names are Willow and Holly; two dorgi dogs named Candy and Vulkan. Elizabeth II also has Labradors and Cocker Spaniels. After the death of all four-legged pets, they are buried in the cemetery, which is located on the territory of Sandringham, the winter residence of the queen, and each one is given a small monument with a brief obituary (for example: “HEATHER / Born May 28.1961 / Died Jan. 31.1977 / For 15 Years the / Faithful Companion / of THE QUEEN./ Great Grand Daughter of Susan").

It is believed that the first royal dog of the Pembork Welsh Corgi breed was Susan, who was given to his daughter by King George VI in 1933, but recent evidence suggests that the love of the royal family for this breed extends much further. During excavations in 2004 in Wales, where the queen's ancestors lived in the ninth century, archaeologists discovered the bone of a Welsh Corgi dog paw.

Interesting facts from the life of Her Majesty:

Elizabeth II continues a traditional family craze for carrier pigeons that dates back to 1896, when the Belgian King Leopold II presented several of these birds as a gift to the British royal family. In 1990, one of the royal pigeons, later nicknamed "Sandringham Lightning", won major international competitions in France. As a big fan of pigeon competitions, the Queen is a trustee of a number of sport pigeon societies, including the Royal Sport Pigeon Association.

The Queen has an extensive collection of jewelry, most of which is the so-called royal regalia (crowns, scepters). The rest of the jewels, including the largest pink diamond in the world, the queen received as an inheritance or as a gift. Among the most famous royal jewelry we can mention a diamond brooch in the form of an Australian acacia twig, donated by the Australian government in 1954; necklace of large aquamarines and rectangular-cut diamonds and earrings, presented by the Ambassador of Brazil in the year of the coronation.

In 2005, the Queen claimed 88 young swans living on the Thames. The Swan Brander looks after them. And the first Royal keeper of the swans was appointed in the XII century. Formally, the Queen still owns sturgeons, whales and dolphins in the coastal waters of Great Britain. A law passed in 1324 under King Edward II states: "The king also owns ... whales and sturgeons caught in the sea and other places within the kingdom." This law is valid in England to this day and, according to it, sturgeon, whales and dolphins are considered "royal fish". Therefore, if they are caught within a three-mile radius of the British coast, or washed ashore, dead or alive, the Crown can lay claim to them. As a rule, the fishermen, returning to the port, sell the sturgeon in the usual way, and the buyer, as a show of loyalty to the throne, asks the queen to honor him and accept his modest reward.

Of all the royal families living in modern world, British - the most popular. The lives of Elizabeth II, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are closely watched by residents of different parts of the world. But even under such close scrutiny, some facts may elude.

10. How many members are there in the British Royal Family?

In the literal sense of the word, 15 people belong to the royal family.

The corresponding titles are held by: Elizabeth II and her husband Philip, their children (Charles, Anna, Andrew, Edward), their grandchildren (William, Harry, Beatrice, Eugenie, James, Louise), great-grandchildren (Prince George and Princess Charlotte), as well as Queen's sister Margaret.

In addition, another 15 people are directly related to the queen, although they do not wear titles and do not claim the throne. These are dukes, earls, lords and ladies.

9. How is the queen's day?

The Queen gets up at 7:30 in the morning. At this time, she is served tea without sugar and Mary's cookies with milk. Since the gastronomic tastes of the royals are not widely advertised, it is impossible to say exactly what kind of tea Elizabeth loves: some sources claim that it is Earl Grey, others that it is English Breakfast.

At 8:30 a.m., Elizabeth has breakfast with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, in the dining room overlooking the gardens of Buckingham Palace. On the table are usually cornflakes, yogurt and toast with maple syrup or marmalade. At breakfast, the Queen reads newspapers, most often the Daily Telegraph and the Racing Post.

After the morning meal, the Queen holds briefings on various issues with her assistants. It also discusses the mail that Elizabeth looks through personally - this is about 200-300 letters a day. Until late in the evening, the queen is busy with official meetings and events.

And even before going to bed, Elizabeth deals exclusively with matters of national importance: she reads all the documents with the main topics of the day, which are delivered to her daily in a special red box.

8. Favorite jewelry of Elizabeth II

A three-strand pearl necklace almost always adorns the queen's neck - this business card her style. When Elizabeth was 10 years old, she received such a necklace as a gift from her grandfather George V, and it became her favorite piece of jewelry.

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Somewhat later, Queen Mary, Elizabeth's grandmother, gave her pearl earrings. And to this day, they, complete with a necklace, form part of the image of a modern monarch.

7. The tradition of changing the name when ascending the throne

Monarchs since ancient times different countries took for the time of their stay in power a throne name different from that which was given to them at birth. In Britain, this tradition was also maintained. So, Queen Victoria before the coronation was Princess Alexandrina, and King George bore the name Albert. Elizabeth II chose not to change her name, because this is only acceptable, but not mandatory for the monarch.

Of course, many connoisseurs of traditions still remember this choice of the queen. In 2002, on the eve of the 50th anniversary of Elizabeth's ascension to the throne, several letters were sent to the Queen on behalf of veterans of the nationalist Scottish National Party. The letters talked about the fact that it would be time for the queen to take the throne name. But, as we see many years later, Elizabeth II is firm in her decision.

6. Misconceptions about titles

Elizabeth is often referred to as the Queen of England, but this is incorrect. Firstly, she is the monarch of the entire United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and England is just a part of it.

And secondly, other countries are also subject to the British monarch: Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint -Lucia, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Jamaica. So Elizabeth II is the queen of 16 states.

Misconceptions about princesses are no less common. Lady Di after her marriage to Prince Charles began to be called a princess. However, she was not a princess by birth, so by all rights, her title should have sounded like "Her Royal Highness Princess Charles of Wales", no matter how strange it may sound.

As for the chosen one of their eldest son William, Kate Middleton is not a princess either. She married the Duke of Cambridgeshire, and therefore her official title is the Duchess of Cambridge.

5. What do princes do in their free time from royal affairs?

William has worked for the East Anglian Air Ambulance for the past two years. The prince's work shift lasted 9.5 hours, which is about 20 hours a week. The duke transferred the entire salary to the charitable foundation of the medical service. On March 27, 2017, the Duke of Cambridge left his post as an ambulance pilot.

William began his career as a pilot in 2008 when he joined the RAF's search and rescue service. He worked there until 2014. Now, at the age of 35, and second in line to the throne, the Duke of Cambridge intends to devote himself fully to the royal house and the future of the British monarchy.

Prince Harry also had a good military career. He graduated from the academy at Sandhurst and, like his older brother, joined the cavalry regiment.

Prince Harry has been to Afghanistan twice, once as a military helicopter pilot. He was later awarded a medal for his participation in these hostilities.

He also took part in the anti-terrorism exercises of the armed forces of Australia. When, for security reasons, the prince was recalled from the active army, he organized sports competitions in Britain for military personnel who were injured during the hostilities.

4. What is the usual way of addressing Elizabeth among members of the royal family?

According to official sources, different members of the family have their own privileges in addressing the Queen. So, the husband of Elizabeth II calls her Lilibet. The future queen herself called herself this name when she was very small, and could not pronounce "Elizabeth".

The rest of the adult family members are required to say "Your Majesty" when they meet. Even his own son, Charles, must comply with this formality before calling the queen with the informal word Mommy (“mommy”).

The limits for great-grandchildren are less strict. Prince George has his own address to Elizabeth II - Gan-Gan. So he pronounces the word "great-grandmother" (Great-Grandmother).

3. The Queen is an example of housekeeping

Elizabeth II is very frugal and sets an excellent example in this for her subjects. So, it is known that she always turns off the light when leaving the room, and requires this from all the inhabitants of the palace. The queen wears the same dresses for a long time.

And for many years now, the Queen prefers to use inexpensive nail polish. Back in 1989, Elizabeth discovered a lacquer called Ballet Shoes from Essie.

Probably, the queen found in it the optimal combination of a calm color (a pale pink shade contrasts with bright outfits) and a modest price - only $ 9 per jar.

2. Which countries does Elizabeth II visit most often?

Buckingham Palace officials say all of the Queen's overseas trips are in line with British government guidelines. Therefore, most often Elizabeth visits those countries in which she needs to be present based on current state affairs.

In her 65 years on the throne, the Queen has made over 120 official visits. The Queen's most frequent visits were Canada (27 times) and Australia (18 times).

1. Scandalous photo of Elizabeth II with a fascist greeting

In 2015, the British newspaper The Sun published a 1933 photograph of 7-year-old Elizabeth, her little sister Mary, their mother and Uncle Edward supposedly raising their hands in a Nazi salute.

How the family chronicle of Buckingham Palace got into the editorial office of the newspaper is not known for certain. However, representatives of the royal family expressed their disappointment with the actions of Sun employees. They believe that the historical context is important here: this is a family scene at the time of the game, and the gesture is just a gesture that often appeared on television at that time.

“No one at that time foresaw the subsequent events. Giving these frames some other meaning would be a distortion of the truth, ”said royal family officials.

Bonus: Royal facial features are passed down through generations.

In her youth, Elizabeth bore a strong resemblance to her grandmother Mary, wife of King George V. Today, there is another similarity: everyone notices how much Princess Charlotte, the Queen's great-granddaughter, resembles her at an early age.