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What is the name of Scotland's army?
Scotland doesn't have its own army. Scotland is part of the United Kingdom and people from Scotland who wish to have a military career join the British Armed Forces. British Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force.
How many royal families are there?
This depends on how you would define 'home'. While the British royal family have many diffrent estates they own, each of which could be considered a home, they have far fewer Official Residences. These include, among others, Holyroodhouse, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Clarence House and St. James's Palace.
How did the British royal family initially come to power and why that particilar family as opposed to anyone else?
Have you ever tried reading their geneology? The present Queen is part of a Royal lineage that can be traced back over 1,000 years. She is the 22nd great-grand-daughter of William the Conqueror, who ascended to the English Throne (Scotland had its own monarchy) in 1066.
Who are the monarchs of Scotland and Northern Ireland and Wales?
Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have the same monarch as England, Elizabeth I (technically, the term 'Queen of England' is incorrect, as she is actually the Queen of the entire UK). Scotland and Wales both had their own royal family in the past; the last Welsh monarch was executed by the English in the 1100s, while the Scottish line of succession eventually met the English line in James I (James VI of Scotland).
What were the Celtic royal family called?
As 'celtic' refers to a wide range of people speaking languages that belonged to the same family, and who had a similar culture, there is no single celtic royal family. In modern time, the celtic nations refer to no less than 6 diffrent territories who have all had their own celtic traditions and/or languages survive. The 6 territories are Brittany, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As such, there is no single royal family here either.
Which countries sent their own royal family representatives to Prince William's wedding?
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What usually doesnt change when a person forms his or her own family unit?
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Is Latvia a royal family?
Latvia does not have a royal family; it is a parliamentary republic. The country gained independence from Russia in 1918 and has since established a democratic political system. While Latvia has a rich cultural history, including influences from various monarchies, it does not have a monarchy or royal family of its own.
Is the royal bank of Canada a branch of the royal bank of Scotland?
No it isn't.The Royal Bank of Scotland is a plc, owning other banks such as Natwest, citizens bank etc.Whilst the Bank of Scotland is owned by Lloyds Banking Group, however previously owned by HBOS (Halifax Bank of Scotland)
Does Scotland have and use any coins of its own minting?
The currency of Scotland is the Pound Sterling (GBP) and Scotland uses British coins as produced by the Royal Mint. All Scottish banks have the right to produce their own banknotes, but only three do. Strangely, all Scottish banknotes are not legal tender anywhere including Scotland. They have more of the standing of a promissory note (in Scotland) and there is a strange legal loop hole in Scottish law that allows this to occur.
Does Scotland use euros as money?
No, they use pounds sterling, Like England. The three main Scottish banks (Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank) have traditionally released their own currency, which is referred to as the "Scottish Pound". It is legal tender in all parts of the United Kingdom, but some retailers in England and Northern Ireland are reluctant to accept it for whatever reason.
Do Scotland and Ireland have their own flags?
Scotland's flag is the saltire or St.Andrew's cross which is a white saltire against a blue background. People in Scotland can also fly the Union flag. The lion rampant is often used as a national flag but strictly speaking it is the Scottish Royal Standard.
