Hello my wonderful readers!

Have you ever wondered what if you look at world history over the past 60 years, the only thing that remains unchanged is Elizabeth II - the Queen of England? Isn't it surprising that after 60 years of changes and upheavals around the world, it still remains the country's favorite?

Therefore, today I invite you to plunge into the history of a great woman, find out her brief biography, what her childhood was like, how she fought for her only love and why, nevertheless, she remains the same symbol of Britain.

And, as a bonus, I'll share with you some amazing stories from the life of Elizabeth II.

The beginning of time!

If speak about short biography Elizabeth II, then it is worth starting, of course, from birth. On April 21, 1926, a little girl was born in one of the houses in London, the appearance of which made absolutely no stir in the family. Guess why? Because no one even imagined that one day this little one would become. The country at that time was ruled by her grandfather, and the throne was to be taken by her uncle and his heirs. So little Lilibet, as she was affectionately called in the family, was just one of the many members royal family.

But Elizabeth's uncle - Edward - could not cope with the fate of the heir to the throne. He decided to marry a twice-divorced lady named Wallis Simpson (and, as the head of the Anglican Church, such a marriage is forbidden to him), for the sake of which he abdicated. So, the king was the father of Elizabeth - Albert Frederick. And Elizabeth herself at the age of 11 became the full heir to the royal throne.

Elizabeth grew up as a quiet child. All your own free time she spent with horses and dogs. But in a quiet baby, a rebellious character lurked. One day, as a protest against the excessive strictness of a French teacher, she poured a jar of ink.

Love and marriage!

You know, if you remember all the fairy tales that we read in childhood, then you want the princess to find her prince, they fell in love with each other and lived happily ever after.

And Elizabeth fulfilled this dream of many girls. She fell in love. Fell in love once and for all. She met her husband at the Naval Academy.

It would seem that the Greek prince is the perfect match for the future queen. But the royal family opposed this union. Although Philip was a titled prince, he had nothing more than this very title. His mother ended her life in psychiatric hospital and his father became a gamer. And Britain took the little boy in Navy to secure his future.

But Elizabeth still defended her right to love. Throughout the war, she wrote letters to him, and after it ended, she invited the Greek prince to get engaged. On November 20, 1947, the 21-year-old heir to the throne got married.

In 1952, the young decided to go to Kenya to relax. They lived in a hotel among ficus branches. And this was the only time in history when "the princess climbed a tree, and came down from there as a queen." Yes, unfortunately, her father died.

Why do people love Elizabeth II so much!

Elizabeth has ruled Britain for 60 years. And still remains the favorite of the people. Of course, now the queen practically does not decide anything in the government of the country, but, according to polls, 2 out of 3 subjects of Britain do not represent their country without monarchy in general, and Queen Elizabeth in particular.

People love her for her dedication. She endured World War II as a young girl. She supported her fellow citizens, addressed the affected children on the radio. But she was just a little 13-year-old girl. And then she herself went to the front when she was only 18.

She is loved for her endurance and self-control. Once, during the celebration of the Queen's birthday in 1981, in the immediate vicinity of Elizabeth, who was sitting on a horse, shots were fired that made everyone around shudder. But, to the general delight, the Queen stayed in the saddle and did not even move her eyes.

People love her for her kindness, which is eloquently expressed by her love for animals. As already mentioned, in her youth, Elizabeth II was an excellent rider. And nimble journalists hundreds of times took her photo with cute red dogs, which have become one of the symbols of the British monarchy.

Her Royal Highness is humble, easy to communicate with, hardworking, demanding, fair and considerate.

In addition, Elizabeth II is the head of the most famous family in Britain. They have a family, of course, as a selection. Prince Charles became famous as a polygamist, Prince Harry - a reveler and a brawler. And only until he disappointed the sweet old lady Prince William. But she still, like the kindest all-forgiving grandmother, loves all her children, grandchildren and great-grandsons.

What does an 89 year old lady do?

What do you think the queen does during the day? Now you say: walks in the garden with his dogs, looks at the flowers and breathes the air. And here are the nets! Let not even the thought appear in your heads that, being an 89-year-old old woman, you can lie in bed until dinner and do nothing! This is the schedule that the ruler of Britain adheres to.

• She wakes up at 8 am, has breakfast and looks through the morning papers.
• At 9 a.m., the Queen goes to her office and starts working on the paperwork. Every day she receives approximately 200-300 letters, but she always looks through her mail herself and then dictates the answer to her assistants. She answers almost all emails.
• Then comes the time of the "red box". These are documents from the government and representatives of other states.
• Important meetings are held at 11 o'clock. The Queen meets important people.
• The queen usually dines at Buckingham Palace, where she lives and spends all her time.
• After dinner, the Queen makes public visits. These can be schools, hospitals, military units, nursing homes, hostels for the homeless, and other places.
• At 17 o'clock the queen .... You guessed it, drinking tea!
• Dinner usually takes place in a formal setting. In the evening, she can take part in a film premiere, attend a concert, hold a charity event.
• And only late at night, practically at the very last one, the light turns off in her room.

Interesting facts and stories from the life of Elizabeth II:

• The queen lives without... a passport!
  It would seem that we are not in the Middle Ages. Now almost every person, with the exception of some natives from distant islands, has a passport, but she is the queen. Queen of a modern European state. A queen who has traveled to 120 countries around the world. The thing is that in the UK, all identity documents are issued on behalf of Her Majesty. Therefore, she personally does not need them! The same applies to driver's licenses.
• “Unfortunately, birthdays are only once a year…”! But this does not apply to Elizabeth II. The Queen of Great Britain has 2 birthdays! She was born on April 21 and she celebrates this date exclusively with her family: her children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. But the country celebrates the queen's birthday on the first, second and - oh my! - the third Saturday of June!
• Unexpectedly, Elizabeth II drove a truck during World War II. The 18-year-old princess for a long time persuaded the king to let her go to the front. When the king nevertheless agreed, Elizabeth put on military uniform, finished training courses and began working as a mechanic and driver of military trucks.
  Naturally, after this shining example her family members - grandchildren William and Harry - did not even dare to refuse military service.
• Elizabeth II is the only ruler of the states who served during the Second World War.
• The Queen is the first ruler of the country who took advantage of email. She sent the first email back in 1976, when most people didn't know or guess what the Internet was.
• One day a stranger broke into the queen's room. One night in 1982, Queen Elizabeth II woke up in her bedroom to find a man sitting beside her bed. It was a patient in a psychiatric hospital. Fortunately, the queen did not panic, and began to ask the stranger about his family, children, and difficulties. Hearing the conversation, one of the lackeys entered the room and arrested the violator. As it turned out later, he climbed into the palace through a drainpipe and did this not for the first time. The last time he took with him a bottle of wine from the stocks of Prince Charles.
• Elizabeth II is the oldest of the current heads of various states.
• Did you know that the name Elizabeth (on English language Elizabeth) means "God's oath" or "God's help"? Yes, I am now 100% sure that any Elizabeth who ascends the British throne is simply doomed to universal love.
• Did you know that the Queen, by all rights, is the owner of all the whales and dolphins in British waters. If you need more proof of the queen's kindness and humanity, let me know!

We can talk for a long time about why we, in Russia, do not understand such a frantic adoration of the English for their queen. We can be touched by the strength and character of the 89-year-old British granny. But one thing remains unchanged: Elizabeth II is the symbol of the country. A symbol, having lost which, the country will grieve for a very, very long time.

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November 29, 2010, 20:44

Eldest daughter of the Duke of York George, the future King George VI of Great Britain (1895-1952) and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002). Her grandparents: George V (1865-1936), King of Great Britain and Queen Mary (1867-1953), Princess of Teck, - paternal, Claude George Bowes-Lyon (1855-1944), Earl of Strathmore and Cecilia Nina Bowes-Lyon (1883-1961), - by mother. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of York was born at the Earl of Strathmore's residence at No. 17 Brewton Street. Now the Mayfair area has been redeveloped and the house no longer exists, but a memorial plaque has been erected on this site. 1926 Princess Elizabeth shortly after birth The princess was third in the line of succession after her uncle, the Prince of Wales, who was not yet married, and her father. She got her name in honor of her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. At the same time, the father insisted that the first name of the daughter be like that of the duchess. At first they wanted to give the girl the name Victoria, but then they changed their minds. George V remarked: “Bertie discussed the name of the girl with me. He named three names: Elizabeth, Alexandra and Mary. The names are all good, I told him so, but about Victoria, I absolutely agree with him. It was redundant."
The christening of Princess Elizabeth took place on May 29 in the chapel of Buckingham Palace, later destroyed during the war years. 1928
1929 After the abdication of her uncle Edward VIII and her father's accession to the throne in December 1936, 10-year-old Elizabeth became the heiress and moved with her parents from Kensington to Buckingham Palace. Photo of the thirties:
1934 Elizabeth turned eight With sister Margaret With parents Princess Elizabeth with sister Margaret and parents George VI and Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth mother and daughters The future queen grew up in an atmosphere of love and care. She received a good education at home, mainly in the humanities. As a child, she was very inquisitive. She was especially interested in horses. She has been faithful to this hobby for many decades. With sister Margaret During World War II, Princess Elizabeth worked as an ambulance driver as a subaltern, as the royal family was required to work for the country's defense. 1942 Elizabeth Alexandra Mary and Margaret Rose Windsor. 1946 In 1934, at the wedding of the Greek Princess Marina (Philip's cousin) and the Duke of Kent (Elizabeth's uncle), Princess Elizabeth met Prince Philip, a cadet at the Dortmouth Naval Academy, son of Prince Andrew of Greece, great-great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria. In 1947, they got married, becoming the husband of Elizabeth, Philip received the title of Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen's wedding dress was designed by Sir Norman Hartnell. The fabric for the dress was created by Winterthur Silks Limited, Dunfermline, Canmore factory. Manufacturers used Chinese silkworm threads brought to Lullingstone Castle. On February 6, 1952, after the death of her father, Elizabeth, who was at that time with her husband on vacation in Kenya, was proclaimed queen. She was in the Tree Tops Hotel, built on the branches of a giant ficus, on the day of her father's death. Corbett, who lived there at the same time, left an entry in the inn's register book: For the first time in world history, a young girl, once climbing a tree as a princess, descended from it the next day as a queen - God bless her! 1951 By that time, she was already the mother of two children: on November 14, 1948, a year after the wedding, Charles Philip Arthur George, now the Prince of Wales, was born. And on August 15, 1950, a daughter was born - Anna Elizabeth Alice Louise. With kids On June 2, 1953, her coronation took place, which was broadcast on television for the first time. coronation dress Coronation 1953 Inspection of the guard 1954 1955 With kids Marilyn Monroe was introduced to the Queen in 1956 1959 Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne are preparing to take a walk on the lake February 19, 1960 was born the second son and third child of the Queen - Andrew Albert Christian Edward, now the Duke of York 1962 A March 10, 1964 - Edward Anthony Richard Louis, now Earl of Wessex 1969 Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II after the official investiture ceremony in Wales 1970 Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to New Zealand. During the years of her reign, the Queen of England had more than 30 Welsh Corgi dogs. 1974 Queen Elizabeth II arrives with her dogs for the weekend at Aberdeen Airport, Scotland 1982 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during an official visit to the Solomon Islands 1989 Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana welcome President Ibrahim Babangida, London. 1991 Elizabeth performs only representative functions, practically without any influence on the country's politics. In the early years of her reign, she still played some role in the appointment of the prime minister if there was no clear leader in the ruling party. The Queen maintained correct relations with all prime ministers, including representatives of the Labor Party - Harold Wilson, Anthony Blair. 1991 Queen Elizabeth II after a service at Westminster Cathedral, London. Some friction between the prime minister and the queen, hidden from the public eye, arose during the premiership of Margaret Thatcher. Elizabeth was somewhat embarrassed by the "royal style" of the management of the new prime minister. In particular, there were disagreements between them in connection with the support of the apartheid regime in South Africa by the British government, which, in the opinion of the queen, could negatively affect the influence of Great Britain in African countries- Members of the Commonwealth. At the same time, she always remained true to the tradition of the English kings of modern times - to be above political fights.
1994 Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Russia. The authority of the Windsor royal house was more threatened by family scandals and the divorce proceedings of Princess Anne, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew. The restrained attitude of Elizabeth to the tragic death of Princess Diana in August 1997 caused disapproval from ordinary Britons. Nevertheless, Elizabeth manages to maintain the high prestige of the English monarchy in the eyes of her subjects. 1995 The royal family arrived in Scotland on a visit to Queen Elizabeth II as part of a cruise on the royal yacht Britannia 1999 Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Variety Show, Birmingham 2002 2003 Visit of Putin V.V. to the UK 2005 year. Queen Elizabeth II at the St. George's Day Parade at Windsor Castle, UK 2008 Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Turkey. The royal family returned from a sea cruise The Queen is 84 this year.

Age: 40

Parents:

The Queen's eldest grandson, Peter Phillips, tends to stay away from the epicenter of events. He and his Canadian wife, Autumn Phillips, have two children, Savannah and Isla Phillips.

Age: 37

Parents: Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips

Princess Anne's only daughter Zara is a skilled equestrian who just recently had her second child with her husband Mike Tindall. The girl was named after the Queen - Lena Elizabeth. The couple also have an older daughter, Mia Grace Tindall.

Age: 36

Parents:

Second in line to the throne, Prince William will one day be king. William and his wife Katherine have three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Age: 33

Parents: Prince Charles and Princess Diana

Prince Harry - native brother Prince William. Harry is sixth in line to the British throne, but he is unlikely to ever become king. Prince Harry doesn't have kids yet, but Harry just recently married former American actress Meghan Markle, so hopefully kids are coming soon.

Age: 29

Parents:

Princess Beatrice does not work for the royal family, but has chosen a career in the business world. She is also a patron of a number of charities. Beatrice is not yet married and has no children.

Age: 28

Parents: Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

Princess Eugenie, like her sister, does not work for the royal family, but builds her career in the art world. She is now busy planning her wedding to her fiancé Jack Brooksbank, whom she will tie the knot at Windsor Castle this fall.

Queen Elizabeth II of England was born on April 21, 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 harsh 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 those around him that even in a cruel and callous soul there will always be 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.

King George VI, his wife Elizabeth and their daughters: Elizabeth (right) and Margaret

The throne rightfully passed to Edward. He became Edward VIII, but was never crowned. The man was unable to put the heavy burden of the monarch on his shoulders. He entangled with a twice-divorced lady 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 heartfelt affairs, casting an unsightly shadow on the representatives of the Windsor dynasty, brought Elizabeth's father Albert Frederick to the English throne. He was crowned on May 12, 1937 under the name of George VI.

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

During the Second World War, the future Queen of England worked as a simple driver in an ambulance.

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 England 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. The king, along with both daughters (the youngest daughter Margaret), arrived in it 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 Russian emperor Nicholas I. But after the revolution in Greece, the prince had nothing but a title. His mother ended her days in a psychiatric hospital, and his father fell ill with gambling. England sheltered a poor child and placed him at the Royal Naval College so that the boy would receive a decent profession and be able to earn his daily bread.

It can be seen from the above that Philip was not a match for Elizabeth. At least that's what the royal court thought. But the girl showed amazing perseverance and perseverance. Throughout the war she wrote young officer letters, 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.

It was a difficult time after the 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 the princess climbed the tree and came down like 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 England. In many countries around the world, headlines in large print appeared on the front pages of newspapers: "The King is Dead, Long Live the Queen."

Queen Elizabeth II of England walks around the guard of honor after taking the throne

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II of England took place in Westminster Abbey ( traditional place coronation of British monarchs) on June 2, 1953, that is, a year and 5 months after the death of George VI. But official day accession to the throne is considered 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 did not turn out to be like a fairy tale. In his youth, the husband often made various politically incorrect and rather tactless statements. So in New Guinea, he asked a passerby: “Listen, my dear, how have you not been eaten here yet?”

In China, he casually remarked to English tourist: "Look, do not stay here for a long time, 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 England did everything to stop such rumors. Over the years, the prince calmed down. Age and health began to make themselves felt.

Queen Elizabeth II of England and her daily routine

All the days of the Queen of England look alike like twins. Her Majesty wakes up 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. This is a corgi. There are four of them: Linnet, Willow, Holly and Monty.

Queen Elizabeth II of England with her beloved dogs

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. Here the Queen of England 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 England 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, gets on one knee and takes with his right hand right hand queens. 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 demanding event, it's time for lunch. Queen Elizabeth II of England 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 England, the evening meal is always heavy. It is very rare for Her Majesty to have dinner 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.

Scandals in the royal family

Queen Elizabeth II of England 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.

Family of Elizabeth II, 1972. From left to right Anna, Charles, Edward, Andrew, Elizabeth, Philip

The biggest trouble brought the eldest son Charles. In 1970, he imprudently fell in love with a lady named Camilla. The girl was of noble blood, but despised the conventions of high society. She swore, smoked, drank whiskey, and changed lovers from time to time. All this was considered the height of indecency. But poor Charles, having a soft and romantic nature, fell under the influence of this cynical, strong-willed and impudent person.

The poor fellow even made a marriage proposal, but got a turn from the gate. Camilla married officer Andrew Parker-Bowles. But after 6 years family life there was discord between the spouses. Camilla again began to favorably accept Charles' advances. This did not escape the attention of the royal court.

Elizabeth II in the center, Sister Margaret on the left, Queen Mother on the right

The queen and her husband, seeing that their son was being impudently and shamelessly seduced, began to urgently look for a wife for him. Very opportunely turned up Diana Spencer (1961-1997). A girl of noble blood and with an excellent pedigree. She was a virgin, which was a prerequisite for the bride of the heir to the throne. The wedding was played on July 29, 1981. In 1982 and 1984, Princess Diana gave birth to two sons.

The marriage for Charles was very successful. His wife was passionately loved not only by England, but by the whole world. Diana possessed amazing charm, purity and spontaneity. But male stupidity knows no bounds. The heir to the throne continued to meet with Camilla. Soon the wife found out about this connection. The couple divorced in 1996, but have been separated since 1992.

Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II of England is seated to the left. In the center sits Princess Diana with her son William, on the right is the queen mother. Prince Charles and Philip are standing

This divorce dealt a serious blow to the prestige of the royal family. England was on the side of the deceived Diana. The situation was aggravated by the tragic death of this amazing woman in 1997. It was rumored that Prince Charles was involved in the death. Allegedly, on his orders, the attackers cut the brake hoses of the car in which the princess was traveling. But the official investigation completely dismissed such rumors.

In 1992, the marriages of Anna and Andrew broke up. True, there were no high-profile scandals around these 2 events. Everything went quietly and imperceptibly, but left an unpleasant aftertaste in the souls of the British. Still, the royal family should be a model in every respect. For several years, subjects met Elizabeth II with cold silence. She pretended not to notice anything. Although it is not difficult to imagine what was going on in her soul.

Charles with Camilla and Elizabeth II

Gradually, the British withdrew in spirit and fell in love with their queen again. Even the marriage of Prince Charles to Camilla in 2005 could no longer undermine the authority of the Queen of England. Still, after the death of Princess Diana, many years have passed, and people have a very short memory.

Currently, Kate Middleton, the wife of William, is very popular with the British: the eldest son from the marriage of Princess Diana and Charles. Elizabeth II herself warmly treats the girl. Rumor has it that the queen wants to change the rules of succession and appoint William as her heir. After all, the British do not like Prince Charles, and Camilla will never be recognized as their queen.

The customs of the royal court

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, the Queen of England, Elizabeth II, canceled this not very kind custom. She declared that at her table no one should ever go hungry. 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.

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