Vocabulary
Monarque
Monarch
King Charles III
How long does a Monarch serve?
For life
When a Monarch dies who takes power?
Their heir
What is Meghan's nationality?
American
Trône
Throne
Who were British monarchs not allowed to marry in the past?
Catholics
How many descendants of Sophia Hanover are eligible to succeed the throne?
5000+
True or False
Royal sons inherit the throne before royal daughters.
True
True or False:
Harry is NOT the son of the current British Monarch.
False
Accéder à
Succeed
Who was the UK's longest reigning monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II
How old is the British monarchy?
About 700 years old
Fill in the blanks:
The _______________ is ______________, long ______________ the ______________.
The King is dead, long live the king.
True or False:
Meghan and Harry officially left abstained (stopped) from their Royal duties.
True
Héritier
Heir
True or False
For the last 500 years, successors to the British throne have come from the same lineage. T/F
For the last 300 years only!
In which decade did Queen Elizabeth II succeed the throne?
The 1950s
Who do Monarchs need approval from to abdicate the throne (leave the throne)?
Parliament (the government)
In what country do Meghan and Harry currently live with their family?
The USA
Renoncer à
Abdicate
Who was the first King of England?
King Egbert of Wessex
How long was Queen Elizabeth II in power?
Name one role of the UK monarch
bestow honours
host dinners
travel abroad
act as "head of state"
appoint Prime Ministers
fights/disagreements with other family members
to raise their family in a better environment