ROYAL
FA MILY
‘ I T ' S A L L TO D O W I T H T H E T R A I N I N G : YO U C A N D O A L OT
I F Y O U ' R E P R O P E R LY T R A I N E D ’ – Q U E E N E L I Z A B E T H I I
LIST OF BRITISH MONARCHS
The British royal family have
belonged to the House of
Windsor since 1917.
Edward VII began the
Queen’s royal house,
reigning from 1901 – 1910.
George V came after that,
ruling for 26 years, from
1910 – 1936, and was
succeeded by Edward VIII
However, Edward VIII
abdicated soon after
coming onto the throne,
leaving his brother to take
up the responsibility,
George VI.
The Queen’s father
reigned until his death in
1952, when Elizabeth II
took up the role and
became the ruling
monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II has ruled
as Head of State since 1953
WHERE DO THE ROYAL
FAMILY LIVE?
 The royal family have both private and ‘crown-owned’ residences, the latter
being their official royal residences, which will be passed down throughout the
monarchy over the years. The private residences are owned by the family
members themselves, and will stay with the Windsors.
 Queen and Prince Philip have four royal residences – Buckingham Palace,
Windsor Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the little known
Hillsborough Castle, in Northern Ireland, which can also be used by the
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
 Those are just the crown estates. Her Majesty’s private properties consist of
Sandringham House, where she famously spends Christmas, Balmoral
Castle, Craigowan Lodge in Balmoral, and Delnadamph Lodge, also in
Balmoral.
1. Windsor Castle
2. Buckingham
Palace
1. Hillsborough
Castle
2. Palace of
Holyroodhouse
WHAT DOES THE ROYAL
FAMILY DO?

The Queen is the Head of State,
and while she doesn’t hold an
executive or political role, she is a
clear representative for the
country.
 The Queen represents a united
image of the UK, and is often the
face of international relations,
meeting other heads of states
constantly.
o She also recognises “success and
excellence” – in other words,
giving honours – and signs off on all
important Parliamentary matters –
such as the recent Brexit bill.
•
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
• Queen Elizabeth II became Queen of the United
Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth on 6th
February 1952. She is head of the British Royal
Family, has 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 8
great-grandchildren, and is 93 years, 6 months,
old.
• She is the 32nd great-granddaughter of King
Alfred the Great who was the first effective King
of England 871-899.
• Her reign of over 67 years has seen 14 Prime
Ministers of the United Kingdom, and numerous
Prime Ministers in the Commonwealth Realms of
which she is (or was) also Head of State; between
them she has had a total of over 170 Prime
Ministers including 12 Canadian and 18
Australian Prime Ministers during her reign. There
have been 13 US Presidents during her reign.
SOME İNTERESTING
FACTS
After marrying into royalty, it’s not possible
to ascend to the throne.
Royals must obtain a marriage license from
the Queen.
The Queen can drive without a license
plate on her state car.
The Queen doesn’t need a passport
to travel.
Members of the Royal Family have
to accept absolutely all gifts.
Non-royals aren’t allowed to touch them.
The Queen celebrates 2 birthdays.
The Royal Family are not allowed to play
Monopoly.
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