Virtual Trip to London

Traditional English Tea

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” - Henry James

Traditional afternoon tea consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches (including of course thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches), scones served with clotted cream and preserves. Cakes and pastries are also served. Tea grown in India or Ceylon is poured from silver tea pots into delicate bone china cups.

Traditional English Breakfast

“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet at last, “what’s the first thing you say to yourself?”
“What’s for breakfast?” said Pooh.
‘Winnie the Pooh’, by A.A. Milne

yummyy:))

Sometimes also called a ‘fry-up’, the full English breakfast consists of fried eggs, sausages, back bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, fried bread and often a slice of white or black pudding (similar to bloodwurst). It is accompanied by tea or coffee and hot, buttered toast. These days, breakfast may also include other items such as baked beans and hash browns.

Queen Elisabeth II

Elisabeth II, born April 21, 1926 in London, is Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as well as fifteen other sovereign states, called Commonwealth Kingdoms, and their territories and dependencies. She is also the head of the Commonwealth, an organization of fifty-three states.

On November 20, 1947, she married Philip Mountbatten, Prince of Greece and Denmark, with whom she had four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Andrew, Duke of York and Edward, Earl of Wessex.

When her father George VI ascended to the throne in 1936 following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, she became, at the age of 10, the heir apparent to the British Crown.

She acceeded to the British throne on February 6, 1952 at the age of 25. His coronation, on June 2, 1953, was the first to be broadcast on television. She became the sovereign of seven independent states of the Commonwealth: South Africa, Australia, Canada, Ceylon, New Zealand, Pakistan and the United Kingdom

The Duke of Cambridge (Prince William) is the second in line to the throne and the elder son of The Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. His Royal Highness is married to The Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine, with whom he has three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The family's official residence is Kensington Palace. His Royal Highness undertakes a number of charitable activities and projects and carries out public and official duties in support of The Queen, in the UK and overseas.

How old is Prince William?
Prince William was born at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, London, on June 21, 1982 at 9:03 pm.
He was the first child of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales. He celebrated his 38th birthday in 2020.

How tall is Prince William?
Prince William is thought to be around 6ft 2 ¾ (189.9 cm). This is slightly taller than his brother Prince Harry at 6ft 1.

What is Prince William's last name?
William's full name is William Arthur Philip Louis. He is also known as the Duke of Cambridge.
Royals don't tend to use a last name, but all descendants of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II (excluding females who marry), technically have the surname Mountbatten-Windsor.

When and how did Prince William meet Kate Middleton?
Kate Middleton had been one of William's university flatmates, and they began dating in 2003.
She attended William's passing-out parade at Sandhurst, which was the first high-profile event that she attended as his guest.
In April 2007, it was reported that the couple had split, but in later months, she joined William on holiday and was seen at various public events.
In November 2010, Clarence House announced that Prince William and Kate Middleton were to marry.
The wedding took place on April 29, 2011 in Westminster Abbey, London.

What is Prince William's net worth?
Prince William is estimated to have a net worth of £29.6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Political role of the royal family

The family carries out over 2000 official engagements through the UK and worldwide. Engagements include state funerals, national festivities, garden parties, receptions, and visits to the Armed Forces and represents the Queen and the nation in Commonwealth or other countries.

The Queen remains the head of British state, the highest representative of the United Kingdom. The head of the British government, however, is the Prime Minister. They have a special relationship, retaining the right to appoint and also meeting with him or her on a regular basis. She regularly gets information on all important national matters, but never publicly participates in political debates and not one final decision is up to her.

So in conclusion: the royal family doesn't have any political role in Great Britain or the Commonwealth, but is some sort of charity

Toni

Some weird rules the royal family has to follow:

When the Queen stands, you stand.
No one can eat after the Queen has finished her meal.
You can't turn your back on the Queen.
Prince Phillip is required to walk behind the Queen.
Nicknames in the royal family are completely forbidden
Monopoly is a forbidden board game among the family.
Garlic isn't allowed at Buckingham Palace, Neither are potatoes, rice, and pasta for dinner

David

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The death of Lady Di

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Lady Diana was born on July 1st, 1961 and died on August 31st 1997. She was the wife of Prince Charles of Wales, and the mother of William and Harry.

On February 28th, 1996 Diana agreed to get divorced of the Prince of Wales, because of infidelities.

On August 31st, 1997, Lady Diana died in a car accident in Paris. In the accident died also her lover, Dodi Al-Fayed and his driver.

In 1999, a French judge concluded that the accident was caused by the driver of the vehicle Henri Paul, who after having consumed alcohol and antidepressants lost control of the car while accelerating to avoid the paparazzi.