The British Royal Family

The British Royal Family

The British royal family includes Queen Elizabeth II and his relatives. Elizabeth is the 40th monarch of Britain. The Queen is the symbol of her country. Elizabeth II is Head of State of the United Kingdom. She is queen of 16 former British colonies, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.  The British royal family includes Queen Elizabeth II and his relatives. Elizabeth is the 40th monarch of Britain. The Queen is the symbol of her country. Elizabeth II is Head of State of the United Kingdom. She is queen of 16 former British colonies, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. 

The Queen makes regular visits to foreign countries and invites other world leaders to come to the UK. Elizabeth II spends a lot of time travelling around the country visiting hospitals, schools, factories and other places and organizations. The Queen makes regular visits to foreign countries and invites other world leaders to come to the UK. Elizabeth II spends a lot of time travelling around the country visiting hospitals, schools, factories and other places and organizations.

Every year British people can watch the queen’s Christmas speech on TV. Every year British people can watch the queen’s Christmas speech on TV.

There are some other official royal residences: Windsor Castle, St, James Palace, Balmoral Castle, Frogmore House, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Sandringham House and Kensington Palace. There are some other official royal residences: Windsor Castle, St, James Palace, Balmoral Castle, Frogmore House, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Sandringham House and Kensington Palace. The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace. It is open to the public. Many tourists can visit some rooms and halls in Buckingham Palace.

Queen’s birthday is celebrated in Britain on the second Saturday of June each year. Queen’s birthday is celebrated in Britain on the second Saturday of June each year. “Trooping the Colour” is held on this day in London. It is also known as the Queen's Birthday Parade.

In her free time Queen likes to read books and do crossword puzzles. She is known for her love to dogs. Her favourite breed is corgi. Elizabeth II enjoys fishing and photography. In her free time Queen likes to read books and do crossword puzzles. She is known for her love to dogs. Her favourite breed is corgi. Elizabeth II enjoys fishing and photography. She also likes horses and attends racing events.

Queen Elizabeth II The Queen’s full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. Her surname is Windsor. As a child she called herself “Lilybet”. Elizabeth was born on April, 21, 1926, in London. At the age of 10 she became heiress to the throne.

Elizabeth and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, did not attend school. They were educated at home by private teachers. Elizabeth showed an early interest in art and sports. She studied French, history and music. Elizabeth was fond of theatre, swimming and horse riding.

During the Second World War Elisabeth became a junior officer in the army, and knew the work of an army driver and a mechanic. During the Second World War Elisabeth became a junior officer in the army, and knew the work of an army driver and a mechanic.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor became Queen at the age of 25. She was crowned in June 1953. Millions of people watched the coronation on television. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor became Queen at the age of 25. She was crowned in June 1953. Millions of people watched the coronation on television.

In 1939, Elizabeth met a young sailor at a Royal Naval College. He was Prince Philip of Greece. They married in Westminster Abbey when she was 21. In 1939, Elizabeth met a young sailor at a Royal Naval College. He was Prince Philip of Greece. They married in Westminster Abbey when she was 21.

Queen Elizabeth and her husband have got 4 children: Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and a daughter, Princess Anne. Queen Elizabeth and her husband have got 4 children: Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and a daughter, Princess Anne.

Prince Charles is the Queen's heir. He was born in 1949.

Charles married Diana Spencer in 1981. They had 2 sons – Prince William and Prince Harry. Princess of Wales died in a car accident in 1997. Prince Charles married his second wife Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005. Charles married Diana Spencer in 1981. They had 2 sons – Prince William and Prince Harry. Princess of Wales died in a car accident in 1997. Prince Charles married his second wife Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.

Queen Elizabeth has got 8 grandchildren but the most famous of them are Prince William and Prince Harry. Queen Elizabeth has got 8 grandchildren but the most famous of them are Prince William and Prince Harry.

Prince William left his military career an now he is a full-time working royal. In 2011 he married his girlfriend Catherine Middleton. Prince William left his military career an now he is a full-time working royal. In 2011 he married his girlfriend Catherine Middleton.

Now the couple has got three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Now the couple has got three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Many people notice that Charlotte looks like young Queen Elizabeth.

Prince Harry married Megan Markle in 2018. She is an American actress. The couple has got a son named Archie. Prince Harry lives in the USA with his family. He doesn’t want to be royal. Prince Harry married Megan Markle in 2018. She is an American actress. The couple has got a son named Archie. Prince Harry lives in the USA with his family. He doesn’t want to be royal.