Prince Philip speaks German, on the recent state visit to Germany he spoke to those he met without a translator, whereas the Queen relied on an interpreter.
I've read somewhere that Princess Anne speaks French and German, I believe both Charles and Anne were taught these languages growing up.
(edit - apparently Anne spent a week in France as a child where she was only allowed to speak French - http://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/french-camp-for-princess-anne.html)
I'm pretty sure the Queen does not speak Irish Gaelic but learnt the phrase used at the start of her speech during her state visit. This is not a criticism, I just don't know if you can say she speaks it simply because she learnt one phrase.
I wonder if maybe Andrew and Edward weren't taught French growing up, Edward and Sophie were certainly spotted learning French a few years ago, about the time they started doing more public duties after the Golden Jubilee. I wonder if they started learning it (or maybe refreshing their knowledge of it) knowing it might be helpful for their official duties.
I've read somewhere that Princess Anne speaks French and German, I believe both Charles and Anne were taught these languages growing up.
(edit - apparently Anne spent a week in France as a child where she was only allowed to speak French - http://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/french-camp-for-princess-anne.html)
I'm pretty sure the Queen does not speak Irish Gaelic but learnt the phrase used at the start of her speech during her state visit. This is not a criticism, I just don't know if you can say she speaks it simply because she learnt one phrase.
I wonder if maybe Andrew and Edward weren't taught French growing up, Edward and Sophie were certainly spotted learning French a few years ago, about the time they started doing more public duties after the Golden Jubilee. I wonder if they started learning it (or maybe refreshing their knowledge of it) knowing it might be helpful for their official duties.
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