BLOGLISH

Quick presentation of the royal family

There are kings and queens in Great Britain and in the United Kingdom since 1603. But there is kings in England since 802: it was the dynasty of the Saxon.

The actual queen is Elizabeth II, part of the Windsor family, since 1952. She is nearly 95. She is the queen who reigned the longer. But if the Queen dies, according to the plan "London Bridge", it would be Charles de Galles, son of the Queen, who will take the throne.

After the death of Prince Philip Mountbatten on April, 9th 2021, the Queen finds herself without a husband and loyal company. It is a big tragedy for the British people.

Diagram of the Royal Family

How does the royal family work?

How do you become a member of the royal family?

You can become a member of the royal family by getting married with someone who is already part of the family. Consequently, you will get a title. For exemple, Lady Diana became Princess of Wales when she married the prince Charles in 1981. You can also become a member by being born into the royal family. For exemple, Queen Elizabeth II is the daughter of Georges VI so she is part of the royal family. However, to be able to reign, you must to be born into the royal family. 

How to be the heir?

To be the heir, you must be the oldest son of the King or the Queen. For example, Prince Charles is the heir because he is the oldest son of queen Elizabeth II. But, if the King or the Queen has only daughters, the heir will be a woman. For example, Georges VI had two daughters, Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret. Elizabeth was the oldest so she became queen in 1953.

Louis Lindeberg, Loïc Mamer and Lina Duchet from 3ème1 in collège cocteau