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The national anthem of the United Kingdom and New Zealand has a rich and mysterious history. It may be one of the most recognizable patriotic songs in the world, but it has been sadly neglected by many native Brits. According to a study performed by the Sun, 37% of Brits don’t know the first line of “God Save the Queen.” A true … [Read more...]
Big changes are coming to the Monarchy in Britain. The British government, along with all the Commonwealth Realms, are rushing new legislation through that will remove gender discrimination in the line of succession. Previously, males are always the preferred sibling and they outrank woman, even if they're younger. That will soon become a relic … [Read more...]
The BBC is reporting that the Royal Household is looking for a trainee butler. The role pays £15,000 a year (a pretty low wage for London, honestly, but imagine who your boss is!) for a 45-hour week, and could lead to a City & Guilds Diploma for Butlers. The official job description outlines the purpose of the role: "To provide the … [Read more...]
Like many of us, the Royal Family will gather together around a trimmed tree this Christmas and pause to reflect upon the passing year. The royals also celebrate the season, like many families, with traditions that have been passed down through the years. Let's take a look at some of the Royal traditions at Christmas: Prince Albert of … [Read more...]
British Prime Minister David Cameron announces that the 16 Commonwealth heads of government have agreed to end gender discrimination in succession to the UK throne. Report by Adam Sich. … [Read more...]
One of the highlights for the Diamond Jubilee next June will be the Queen's Pageant on the Thames where hundreds of boats will be led down the thames in a ceremonial flotilla led by the Queen. The prospect of the even is so popular that it's been oversubscribed by 3 times! According to the Evening Standard: Organisers have been overwhelmed … [Read more...]
Queen To Be Great-Grandmother, Round 2 The Palace has announced that a new member of the Windsor family will be born in March 2012. The Queen's eldest grandson, Peter Phillips, and his wife Autumn are expecting their second child, the second grandchild for Princess Anne and second great-grandchild for the Queen and Prince Philip. Peter and … [Read more...]
I'm not sure why British Prime Minister David Cameron is spending valuable political capital on this when it has a huge liklihood of failing - but he's going ahead with it none the less. Multiple outlets are now reporting that's he's written to the heads of the 15 Commonwealth countries that use the Queen as their Head of State to let them know … [Read more...]
Queen Victoria’s favourite tableaux vivants are to be on show over the Christmas season at Osborne House, the private home built for the queen on the Isle of Wight. In the 19th century, members of the royal family and their staff used to entertain themselves by dressing up in special costumes for performances of ‘living pictures’, an … [Read more...]
Queen Elizabeth II honors Nashville man Dr. Ian Brick of Nashville, Tennessee, has been appointed an officer of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire. He visited England earlier this summer with his family for a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The honor was created during the First World War by King George V to honor those who … [Read more...]
photo credit: gbrunett The Round Tower - which dominates the Windsor skyline - has re-opened to the public after a restoration. According to the Telegraph: Visitors to the landmark, which has dominated the Berkshire skyline for more than 800 years, will be able to walk up its 200 steps to the top of the structure. The doors of the … [Read more...]
It was a much smaller affair compared to the Royal Wedding for Will & Kate earlier this year - but the crowds still turned out for a glimpse of the Royals in Edinburgh yesterday at the wedding of Princess Anne's Daughter, Zara Phillips to Rugby player Mike Tindall. And despite it's low key approach, it looked like a beautiful wedding that went … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, William! Today marks the 29th birthday of HRH Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge. He won't be celebrating just yet - William will remain in RAF Valley in Anglesey today, where he will be on duty as a co-pilot with his Search and Rescue Force squadron. In pictures - William through the years Charles and Diana at the … [Read more...]
This year’s exhibition at the annual summer opening of Buckingham Palace will bring together more than 100 masterpieces by the Russian jeweller Carl Fabergé. Royal Fabergé will show how six successive generations of the British Royal Family from Queen Victoria to Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales have shaped … [Read more...]
The Queen was joined by Royal newlyweds Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Kate for the pageantry of the Garter Knights procession at Windsor Castle. … [Read more...]
We just posted a bunch of pictures from the 2011 Trooping of the Colour to mark the Queen's 85th Official Birthday. It was a beautiful day of British pageantry. Here are some video highlights from the day. Prince William joins first Trooping of the Colour PRINCE WILLIAM RIDES IN TROOPING THE COLOUR AS COLONEL OF THE IRISH GUARDS Queen's … [Read more...]
It was a special Trooping of the Colour (Color) today to mark The Queen's 85th Birthday. Not only was it the official celebration of her birthday, but it also marked the Duke of Edinburgh's 90th Birthday, Prince William's first time taking part, the Royal Couple's first ceremonial appearance since the Royal Wedding and much more. It certainly … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
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