The British Royal family Vdovina Irina Aleksandrovna

Where does this family live? What is the Queen's name? Answer the questions Where does this family live? What is the Queen's name? What do you think, is this family large or small? How do you think, is this family usual or unusual?

Who is who? 3 1 5 2 6 4

New words To hold honorary rank Oil painting Carry out Environment Royal Monarch Heir Throne Coronation To sign state papers Duties To support Charity organizations Travel abroad Is/are well known Is/are famous To hold honorary rank Oil painting Carry out Environment is/are interested in Is/are fond of Horse racing Duke Earl Was broadcast Was taught at home

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Complete the sentences using the words in the box monarch, royal heir, throne, reigns, Prince (x2), charity organizations, was crowned, became, Oil painting

charity organizations The present is Elizabeth II. The eldest son Charles is the of Wales is the to the . Elizabeth the sovereign in 1952 when her father, King George VI died. She but doesn’t rule the country. Elizabeth II in 1953. Prince Philip likes . The Queen’s children and husband help her working with . Monarch prince prince Royal heir throne became reings was crowned Oil paintings charity organizations

False, the Duke of Edinburgh Say, is it true or false Queen Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1952 2. Prince Philip is the Queen’s husband. 3. Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II have got five children 4. Prince Charles is the eldest son of the British Royal Couple. 5. Prince Philip is the Prince of Wales. False, April, 21 1926 True False, four children True False, the Duke of Edinburgh

Choose the correct answer. Queen Elizabeth II was born in … a. England b. Scotland c. Russia 2. Elizabeth became queen in… . a. 1926 b. 1952 c. 1953 3. The Queen married …. in 1947. a. Lieutenant Mountbatten b. Prince Charles c. Prince Edward 4. Who is the heir to the throne? The Princess Royal b. The Prince of Wales c. The Duke of York d. The Earl of Wessex

Guess who is it. Prince Edward Text 1. He is one of the members of the Royal Family. He is the youngest among the brothers. He studied at Cambridge University. He worked as a school teacher and as an actor at the theatre. Also he was an officer. His name is Prince Edward

Guess who is it. Text 2. He is one of the members of the Royal Family. But he is not a monarch. He was born in Greece. He is a qualified pilot. Sometimes he gives interviews. The sphere of his interests is very wide: environment, wildlife, science and technology and sport. He is Prince Phillip

Guess who is it. Text 3. She is one of the members of the Royal Fa mily. She finished Beneden School in Kent. She is the hardest working member of the family. She made an excellent sportscareer. In recent years she has become quite popular with public. She doesn’t wear expensive dresses but she always looks very elegant. She is Princess Anne

Charles, the Prince of Wales. Guess who is it. Text 4. He is one of the members of the Royal Family. He was born in 1948. He is interested in many things: architecture, environment, history, alternative medicine, farming. His favourite sport is polo. He has got 2 children. He is Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Prince Andrew, the duke of York. Guess who is it. Text 5. He is one of the members of the Royal Family. He is very good at sport. In 1980 he joined the Royal Navy and became a «sea King» helicopter pilot. He is interested in photography. He speaks French and German. In 1986 he married and has 2 daughters.He is Prince Andrew, the duke of York.

Guess who is it. Text 6. She is one of the members of the Royal Family. She is one of the world’s richest women. Most of working life is spent in an office reading and signing state papers. She never gives interviews. She likes to spend time with her children, watch horse racing, go for a walk and watch TV. She is Queen Elizabeth II.

What does the Queen like or dislike? The Queen dislikes: Tennis, including Wimbledon. Milk pudding. The cold. Charles Dickens. Dictating letters. Cigar smoke. Sailing Listening to after-dinner speeches. Snails. The Queen likes: Horse racing. Scottish country dancing. Puzzles. Bright red dresses. Deerstalking. Traveling. Quiet evenings at home. Taking photos. The Beatles film, Yellow Submarine.

Your home task Make up a presentation Queen Elizabeth II. What’s like being Queen? (Daily Routine) Where does the Royal Family live? Who will be the next king? Birthdays and Anniversaries of the Royal Family.