The world eagerly follow everything that happens in this noble family: the reception, foreign trips, weddings and scandals. Still would! These living monarch - Queen, princesses and princes, as if descended from the pages of a book of fairy tales or history textbook. And, despite the fact that the British royal family is not hiding from the press and close public opinion, many areas of her life is still enveloped in mystery.
Editorial Kolobok.ua I unravel some of the mysteries of the British royal family. Thus, the 11 things that can be possible only in the royal family - in front of you.
11th place.family members are prohibited from playing "Monopoly".
This was in 2008, the Duke of York, Prince Andrew told himself. It bans associated with the fact that members of the royal family is too reckless, and in the course of the game becomes too tight, which can lead to adverse consequences.
10 place.Elizabeth II chooses too bright colors
The Queen always chooses conservative traditional dress, but the color of her clothes so bright (Fuchsia, lemon yellow, bright blue), that any other of her contemporaries, most likely, would not have dared to them wear. Moreover, no one else from the royal family are not allowed to choose the same bright color.
"I can not wear beige, because then no one will know who I am" - so once said Her Majesty one of the members of his staff. Perhaps this is a good idea, because thanks to the color of clothing, Queen Elizabeth is always easy to see the crowd.
9th place.The queen, two birthday
One Birthday - official, when the country decided to organize a parade and festivities. And the other day, that when she was born in fact, - April 21, 1926. His Elizabeth II prefers to spend in the narrow family circle.
8th place.To the members of the royal family should not be touched
This is provided for etiquette and it is a known fact. However, this rule is often violated, especially during meetings with stars and other public figures who do not like formalities.
7th place.The Royals are required to take absolutely all the gifts
This rule is also prescribed by etiquette. The Royals have to take all that they are presented. What to do with all these things, solves the Queen.
6th place.Queen sets the tone for activities
If you've ever sat at the same table with Elizabeth II, you probably know that as soon as the queen has finished the meal and set aside appliances, everything, including the royal family, do the same, regardless of whether they came to the dessert, or have not had time to eat soup.
5th place.Queen can travel the world without a passport
Queen does not need a visa, it is not even a need to issue a passport. Moreover, going on a journey, she may forget to take a civilian British passport because it is issued on behalf of Her Majesty.
According to the rules, it is enough to show at passport control, a coin or a bill with his picture, but in reality no one demands. But other members of the royal family in this sense are less fortunate, they are not covered by this rule.
4th place.In the royal family has its own sources of income
The rumors that the royal family has been living on the content of the state do not correspond to reality. In fact, the royal family has a very solid source of income. Basically, the funds come from the Duchy of Lancaster, where the royal family owns commercial, agricultural and residential real estate. Revenues of the Duchy of Lancaster is in the treasury. Of this money covered the Queen's expenses that are not covered by the Sovereign Grant.
Queen Elizabeth II also owns personal property, including Sandringham House in Norfolk, Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, and other smaller houses. In addition, the Queen has its own share of the organization "Property of the Crown", which manages real estate in the UK and other assets of the monarchy, passed in 1760. By law, all the proceeds of "Crown property" goes to the treasury, and 15% are due to the Queen.
Also Elizabeth has a personal collection of jewelry, stamp collecting, cars, horses, art collections and heritage of the Queen Mother.
3rd place.Elizabeth II riding without a license and license plates
This tradition began with the Second World War. Then Elizabeth served as an ambulance driver-mechanic. Since then, she is allowed to drive without license plates and documents. Such privilege is given in Britain only one person - her. Eyewitnesses who saw Elizabeth at the wheel, say that it is also not yet tacked.
2nd place.The Royals have to get permission from the Queen to marry
This is not all the royal family members, but only the first six heirs to the throne, which are under the age of 25 years. If chosen, or not chosen one like the Queen - the wedding did not take place.
1st place.Cementing the knot with a member of the royal family, you will never ascend to the throne
This also applies to the spouse of Queen Elizabeth II, King Consort Prince Philip. He was for many years is the husband of the Queen, but can not claim the throne. The same thing will happen in the event that ascend to the throne Prince William. His wife, Catherine of Cambridge will receive the title of Queen Consort without the right to succession to the throne.
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