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Royal Family
The Royal Family of England traces its history back many centuries. They remain an object of interest and fascination to the world today.
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In 1926 who was the duke and duchess of york?
When H.R.H. The Prince Albert, Duke of York succeeded to the throne of the United Kingdom in 1936, he took the name HM King George VI, and his York title merged with the Crown. This meant that his former title Duke of York and Duchess of York went "back into the pot" of properties, lands, and titles that the king or his heirs might choose to one day bestow on another member of the family.
But custom, the title Duke of York is bestowed on the sovereign's son, specifically, the second eldest son, and this usually when not until he attains the age of majority. King George VI had two daughters - Princess Elizabeth, born 1926, his heiress, and Princess Margaret, born 1930 - but no sons. Elizabeth succeeded her father as sovereing in 1952 at the age of 25. During the year 1961, H.R.H. The Prince Andrew, the second son of Queen Elizabeth and her husband, was less than two years of age; although he was destined for that title, it was not until 1986 that the Queen bestowed it on him.
In a sense, then, it might be said that the duke of York in 1961 was the Queen.
What is Kate Middleton's father Michael Middleton's middle name?
Her father is named Michael Francis Middleton.
The son of the black prince was king?
Richard, called Richard of Bordeaux, born in 1367, ruled England as King Richard II from 1377 -1399. He was deposed in that year, and died a few months later in 1400.
Is Kate Middleton a good role model?
Kate Middleton modeled for a charity fashion show at St. Andrews in 2002. This is where she first caught Prince William's eye. Other than that show, she has not modeled. She is thought to be 5 feet 9-10 inches tall.
Which member of the British Royal Family was made Deputy Sheriff of Harris County Texas in 1960?
Prince Philip
How old do you have to be to do a duke of Edinburgh award?
its in secondry school with a age of 11-17 or 13-17 im not really sure thanks xx
Has Prince Philip got German parents?
Answer:
Philip's parents were Prince Andrew of Greece & Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg; thus, he is 50% German and 50% Greek.
(Update answer 3 Feb 2011)
I think this answer is a little simplistic. He actually has no Greek blood at all. His mother was German, that is true. She was a great grand daughter of Queen Victoria of England, but Victoria too was of German descent. All of Alice's other parents, grandparents, etc ere all German.
His father, Prince Andrew was the son of King George the 1st of Greece & Denmark and Olga of Russia.
First, look at George. 1st He was the son of Prince Christian IX of Denmark and Louise of Hesse-Cassel (German). Christian IX was brought to Denmark to assume the throne of a childless relative. Where was Prince Christian from? Germany. He was born in the town of Schleswig in Germany, so in essence, George 1st of Greece was German.
What about Olga of Russia? Her mother was German and her father was Russian. He in turn also came from a German mother and a Russian father.
Prince Philip is of German descent. Percentages are difficult to work out with all the inter-marrying that went on, but he is, overwhelmingly, German.
Why are the british royal family so popular?
A lot of people find reassurance in continuity and survival.
It tends to be other countries that admire our Royal Family, and monarchy in general, more than we do. Spain brought back the monarchy. The Austrians have talked about bringing back the Habsburgs. The Russians gave a huge welcome to Prince Michael of Kent when he visited - having a resemblance to his cousin, the last Czar.
In England, it is considered uncool to support the monarchy. But there an awful lot of decent and responsible people who are uncool.
Empress Lu died at the age of 61 years old just like her husband, Emperor Lui Bang who created the Han Dynasty. She died in the year 180 B.C. while Lui Bang died in the year 195 B.C.. She died 15 years after him.
She was assinated by having her husband's workers assain her at the age of 61. When she died, all her relatives were also executed
Did Princess Anne decide not to give her children titles?
She had a say in it - it's important to note that peerages are granted by the sovereign. In this case, the Queen offered to grant them titles, but Anne declined.
Does Pakistan have a royal family?
NO. Pakistan is officially a Presidential Republic. However, it is often in the control or quasi-control of a military junta. Regardless, it is not a monarchy and has not had a monarchy since the British Occupation which ended in 1947.
How old is Harry in the half blood Prince?
The character Harry Potter is 16 in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Is Prince Harry really the son of Prince Charles?
It has been hinted before Princess Diana was killed. that James Hewit was Price Harry's father.
What is after diamond jubilee?
well it depends on if they make it... Since no royal "person" hasever lived more in control of the throne... They have currently not decided but I strongly suggest you look up this information in a book.
Did princess Diana come from royal blood lines?
Yes she did. She is a direct descendant of Charles II (through his illegitimate children), so that means that she is also descendant from Henry VII, James IV of Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots, James I and Charles I just to name a few
When did grace kelly become the princess of monaco?
thirty-six years - this is incorrect
she was Princess Grace from April 18, 1956 to Sept 14,1982 26 years 4 months 24 days.
Is Kate Middleton younger than Prince William?
They are 12th cousins 1 time removed through their common ancestors of Sir Thomas Leighton and Elizabeth Knollys, and they are also 15th cousins through their common ancestors of Sir Thomas Fairfax and Agnes (Anne) Gascoigne.
Did Charles always love camilla even when he was married to Diana?
No.
For one thing, he was already secretly committed to Camilla as the love of his life.
For another, he didn't actually choose Diana. He was pushed into it by Prince Philip, who thought there ought to be a glamorous young Princess, who could bring some good looks into the royal bloodline.
Even a glance at the two of them together shows that there was no real rapport. He was hopelessly wrong for her. But she was too young to know what she was getting (pushed) into.
Where does Kate Middleton work?
Kate Middleton is currently learning how to be royal and planning her upcoming wedding to Prince William, which will take place in Spring or Summer 2011. It is said that William prefers a March wedding, but the government might overrule him and make them have a Summer wedding.
