General Questions & Random Facts about the British Royal Family


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I would like to know what may happen if no Prime Minister is voted in. Is it true that the Queen may have to step in ? And if so what can she possibly do? I thought this was a Democratic system now.

The Queen is limited in her role as a constitutional monarch to advice from her sitting Prime Minister. Until the readings in the Commons are taken and a coalition government is formed, Gordon Brown has the right to remain Prime Minister until a vote of no-confidence is passed.

At that point, Brown would ask for an audience with The Queen and formally hand in his seal of office. The Private Secretaries would have already taken advice from the other party leaders to determine if they agree on a Prime Minister. At that point, The Queen would offer the office to the new candidate.

Hung parliaments don't usually last long in the UK and a new election may be called within a year if legislation cannot pass. At that point, the Prime Minister asks The Queen to dissolve Parliament and hold a new election.
 
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Hi,

Good topic!!

I'd like to know what happened to The Queen Mother's horses?
I'm sure that The Queen inherited them; but what became of them? Did she keep them, sell them or put them out to pasture?
They are probably not still living now but what became of them after her death?

Larry
 
It's quite possible that they're still living. Horses can have lifespans of 20-30 years or more.
 
I was astonished to see the pic of HM on a horse. I just assumed she did not ride anymore. :ohmy:
 
I was astonished to see the pic of HM on a horse. I just assumed she did not ride anymore. :ohmy:

I understand she rides at Windsor quite often. She is also rumoured to refuse to wear any protective headgear.
 
There are many books about royal horses on amazon.
The Queen still rides when she's at Windsor, with no headgear other than a scarf.
 
She still Rides when she is at Windsor, Sandringham and Balmoral. Its wierd to think that one slip of the horse and we could have another monarch should the slip be fatal as im a rider ive seen it happen so often to my friends.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1905000/images/_1905297_horse150.jpg

http://madhattery.royalroundup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009-1010-britain-elizabeth.jpg

http://www.fotobank.ru/img/R027-6697.jpg?size=l Prince Michael Carraige Driving at the Windsor Horse Show

http://dmcs-cache.s3.amazonaws.com/...0_ffffff_69c64b059831b8cc7d11ee094b8b6b0f.jpg Camilla Hunting

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/02_04/manacroftALPHA_468x552.jpg Prince Charles Riding in the Hunt

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/images/Prince%20William-162106.jpg Prince William Playing Polo

http://noahhunt.org/PrinceWilliam/horsejump.jpg Prince William Hunting

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/30/article-0-045012970000044D-215_233x423.jpg The Queen and Zara

http://i44.tinypic.com/sf8iv9.jpg The Queen Riding with her Grooms

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/07/01/article-0-01484C4E00000578-75_468x286.jpg Princess Anne Galloping
 
Hi,

Well, didn't William III and his horse stumble in a rabbit hole - - and voila! - Queen Anne.... It could happen...

Larry
 
where the queen mary live after king george died. queen mary how to divide her propety.
I think that she lived for a short period of time at Badminton House in Gloucestershire and after the end of WWII she returned to Marlborough House.
 
:previous:
See the post above yours.
 
Prince William - Scottish Masters in Art degree and a 2:2 in Geography.
Princess Beatrice - Studing at Goldsmiths in History
Princess Eugenie - Studying Combined Studies (Art History, English Literature and Politics)
Peter Phillips - Sports Science degree from the University of Exeter
Zara Phillips - Equine Physiotherapy
Alexander Earl of Ulster - BA War Studies
Lady Davina Lewis - Media Studies
Lady Rose Gilman - Something in film studies.
Lord Fredrick Windsor - 2:1 in Classics
Lady Gabreilla Windsor - BA Comparative Literature from Brown University.
 
What does Philip call the Queen?Lilibet or just Elizabeth?

I ask this because The queen and her mother share the same name.
 
What does Philip call the Queen?Lilibet or just Elizabeth?

I ask this because The queen and her mother share the same name.

Don't ask me where I heard it or read it but I think I've heard/read several time where he calls her "cabbage".

I think its kind of cute. :)
 
I wonder what the orgin of cabbage is.....
 
'Mon petit chou' (my little cabbage) is a famous French expression of love and affection. I guess Philip just shortened it to cabbage.
 
'Mon petit chou' (my little cabbage) is a famous French expression of love and affection. I guess Philip just shortened it to cabbage.

That makes sense to me. Thanks! I love it when couples have quite original pet names for each other.
 
Don't ask me where I heard it or read it but I think I've heard/read several time where he calls her "cabbage".

I think its kind of cute. :)

I think they used that endearment in the film 'The Queen' - didn't they? It sounds familiar. When they were in the bedroom. I have the DVD and one of these days I'll watch it again - such a great performance by Helen Mirren - one really does think its the Queen. Anyway, I'll watch for that.
 
Have anyone met them in some way ? And where can I get like a booklet on Buckingham palace or any booklet on the royal family I want to learn as much I can on Buckingham palace before visiting and touring it.

What are the other nicknames
Prince William-"wombat"/"wills"
Prince Henry - "Harry"
Princess Diana -"di"
Queen Elizabeth -"lillibet"
Princess catherine - "Kate"
....

I am just curious to know which relative is the Quern and the rest of the royal family closest to?
 
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Queen Elizabeth = cabbage (for Prince Philip anyway)
 
Great thread and a nice article. Learnt quite a few new things about the royal family.

From the article:
When the Queen was born her parents wanted to name her Anne but King George V forbade it.

Does anyone know whether this is true, and if yes, why did George V veto the name?
 
I've always thought it was Princess Margaret who was supposed to be named Anne.
 
I've always thought it was Princess Margaret who was supposed to be named Anne.

My dear Archduchess Zelia,

You are correct. For some reason which was not clear, George V did not like the name "Anne" or "Ann." He and Mary wanted the baby to be named Margaret after "Margaret of Scotland" a royal ancestress and in the end he won.
 
I'm not sure how many of these I believe... In one sentence it talks about Charles' nightshirts and then says he always sleeps on the nude. Hmmmmm
 
I'm not sure how many of these I believe... In one sentence it talks about Charles' nightshirts and then says he always sleeps on the nude. Hmmmmm

Yeah, that was the one I didn't quite believe, or want to know.
 
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