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There will always be a great deal of curiosity surrounding the lives of the royal family. The majority of famous people have chosen the path that put them in the public eye. But in the case of Royal Princes and Princesses—or Royal Kings and Queens—it doesn’t happen that way.
To become a member of this family, they must either be born into royalty, or marry into royalty. Once a member, they are expected to be on their absolute best behavior at all times, as well as adhering to strict rules—most of which have been in play for hundreds of years or more.
The main jobs of a royal are to travel around the world and strengthen ties with other countries. They may also do work for charities and event appearances. Some even maintain “real jobs” or careers in the military.
But it’s clear that their lives are nothing like ours. Behind closed doors, they may appear to be just like us, but that is the part of them we rarely see. They may have monumental responsibilities—and have to act more proper than we could ever imagine—but when it comes down to it, members of the Royal Family are still just regular men and women living their unusual path of life.
It isn’t very often that the royal family will use their surname, but when they do, what is it?
In the United States, it is commonplace for everyone to have a first name—and most of the time a middle name. We almost always have a last name (which is also referred to as a surname). In the Royal family, it is somewhat of a rarity that they will ever go by their last name. Typically, members will go by their title, and their first name. It isn’t very often that the royal family will use their surname, but when they do, what is it?
How does the Duchess occasionally refer to her husband?
Nicknames are fairly common occurrences for couples that have been together for a long—or sometimes even a short—period of time. Everything from honey, baby, lovey, even some sort of shortened or fun version of the man or woman’s actual given name flies when you’re that close with someone. Sometimes these names come about from private jokes or special times shared between the couple. Other times, the nicknames just happen out of nowhere and stick for life. How does the Duchess occasionally refer to her husband?
What kind of exotic animal did the Queen once have in her possession?
At one time or another, each of us—whether it as been as a child, or even as an adult—have wanted some sort of zoo animal as a pet in our own home. While the most popular we’ve heard has been a chimpanzee, interests vary from person to person. Women may prefer something small and cuddly, while men may prefer something big and strong—or maybe even covered in scales. What kind of exotic animal did the Queen once have in her possession?
How old was Catherine when William married her?
In the past, it has been quite common for female members of Royalty to become married when they are quite young. In fact, the youngest on record to be taken as a wife was Princess Isabella of Valois, who was only six years old when she wed Richard II. Most have been in their younger twenties before finding a husband. Catherine has been the oldest bride so far in royal history. What was her age when she and William wed?
What board game was banned by the royal family from being played at home?
Royal families may seem to live a much more proper life than the rest of us. It may seem unbelievable that they would do any “normal” things, so to speak. We think of them as sitting around perched on their thrones, in elegant clothing, with crowns on their heads. Or, perhaps we picture them sitting at a large table in fancy chairs, regally eating their evening meal. But instead, they are busy getting down with family game night! What board game was banned by the royal family from being played at home?
In addition to no passport, what is the Queen not legally required to possess?
Once we turn 16 in the United States, we finally get that little plastic card full of lots of identifying qualities—and it gives us permission to hit the highway. When we decide to leave the country for the first time to start seeing the world, we have to go take a pretty little picture and apply for our passport. When we are born, we (or our parents, actually) need to file for a birth certificate. We even are issued a social security card at birth. But the Queen is exempt from quite a few things due to her status. In addition to no passport, what is the Queen not legally required to possess?
What language does the queen speak fluently?
Being the Queen of England comes with many duties. While most of us attempted to take some sort of language classes in high school, very few of us were actually able to continue that education and become fluent in a language. It’s tough business learning all of the nuances and inflections a native language boasts when you’re not from that region. Moreover, people expect to learn it far more quickly than it really takes. So, many give up. What language does the queen speak fluently?
The Queen, of course, lives in her own palace in England. What is it called?
All of us at one time or another have probably wished we could live in a large palace. We want enough bedrooms for everyone in our family, more bathrooms than we could ever dream of, plush furniture, and even people on hand to take care of the place. We assume most palaces have been named long ago, but it’s still fun to think about what we would name our palatial home one day. The Queen, of course, lives in her own palace in England. What is it called?
The colors and designs have been in place for a long time in Kensington Palace, but what is the primary color scheme?
We all know how enjoyable it is to decorate our home in designs that we love. It can be a lot of fun to pick out wallpaper patterns, new colors for the walls, different furniture designs, and so on. But imagine doing that in an enormous palace with multiple levels, plenty of rooms, and tons of floor space. It could either be a dream come true—or your worst nightmare. The colors and designs have been in place for a long time in Kensington Palace, but what is the primary color scheme?
How many United States presidents have been in office during the Queen’s reign?
It should be fairly common knowledge that in the United States, the President is in office for a four-year term. They may be elected to the presidency twice, for a total of eight years in the Oval Office. Things are done quite differently with the Kings and Queens in England. Queen Elizabeth II began her current reign in 1952, and is (obviously) still the Queen at this present time. How many United States presidents have been in office since during the Queen’s reign?
What color outfit does the royal family make sure to always pack in their suitcase?
One thing the royal family always has covered is being prepared. They have multiple plans in place for any sort of disruption, schedule change—or even a tragedy that could strike their family at any time. Nobody wants to have morbid thoughts, or plan for the worst—even if it is something that needs to be done and is for the best. When the royal family is on their home turf, it is much easier to be prepared for anything. However, it’s a different story when they are away from home. What color outfit does the royal family make sure to always pack in their suitcase?
What accessory does she use to signal the end of a conversation?
Security detail is kind of a big deal within the royal family. They are obviously the ones keeping everyone safe, but they can be the ones to rely on to keep everyone happy, too. We have all been there at one time or another—stuck in a seemingly never-ending conversation with someone who we may have deemed not terribly interesting. We then have to try to be tactful to end the chat and move away before another one can start. The Queen on the other hand, takes a much smarter approach to this. What accessory does she use to signal the end of a conversation?
What unusual family activity do the royals like to engage in when they've got some downtime?
The general public may wonder what it is that the royal family truly does with their time. They are well known for hosting dinners at Kensington Palace, or engaging with their citizens during special times of the year. They also like to go on vacations with their families, and for long drives in their favorite cars. Not all of these things come to mind when you think of what royals do during their days, but what is something strange that the royal family likes to partake in?
How many Corgis has the Queen owned over the years?
Most people are inherently either dog lovers, or cat lovers. Occasionally, someone may be both—or just an animal lover in general. The Queen of England is no exception to this rule. It is known that Elizabeth II is a dog lover, and the Corgi has been her favorite breed since she was a little girl. What’s not to love about a Corgi, with their short legs, stubby tail and fluffy little face? The Queen apparently agrees. How many Corgis has the Queen owned over the years?
What popular female singer claimed Prince William stood her up in 2002?
Prince William was never considered one to have a problem with the ladies back in his younger, single days. In addition to being an attractive young man, he also happened to be a real, live Prince. What woman would ever turn that down? Maybe the problem was that he had TOO many ladies—and too little time. Maybe it was his schedule; maybe it was her schedule; maybe it was the distance, or maybe it was his family influence. But what popular female singer claimed Prince William stood her up in 2002?
Where did William propose to his bride to be?
Most women dream of what their proposal will be like one day when they finally land the man of their dreams. We may imagine the place it will happen, and the words that he will use when he asks us to be together for the rest of our lives. Most of us will probably think of that place as somewhere cozy, or a place that means a lot to us. We may never think that it would or could be somewhere that is not even in our country! Where did William propose to his bride to be?
How many speaking engagements does Queen Elizabeth typically accomplish each year?
All members of the royal family are part of multiple social engagements throughout the year. These engagements may vary from place to place, and can take the royals all over the world—sometimes to places we may have never even heard of. They may vary from throwing parties, to hosting heads of state, to even presenting awards to citizens. The Queen herself spends quite a bit of her days doing this, as well as the Duke, Duchess and Prince Harry. How many speaking engagements does Queen Elizabeth typically accomplish each year?
When asked what his favorite genre of movie is, what was Prince Harry’s response?
Most all of us have a favorite movie we think of we have some down time to relax, it’s the one we always reach for. Some prefer horror, comedy, or drama. Others like action or even the occasional chick flick. Some people may like only new movies, while others prefer older ones—or even REALLY old movies, such as dated black and white features. The royal family is no different. When asked what his favorite genre of movie is, what was Prince Harry’s response?
When it is time for Catherine to cook for her family, what is her favorite dish to whip up?
Feminism is a big deal in the world we live in today, but that doesn’t mean it is something that everyone always adheres to or is mindful of. Some people actually prefer to take on certain gender roles, and they do it with no problem. That means for some couples, the man doesn’t mind going off to work for the day, while the woman stays home to mind the house and the kids. The Duke and Duchess may be no different. When it is time for Catherine to cook for her family, what is her favorite dish to whip up?
What color will Catherine absolutely not be caught dead in?
Anyone that has seen the Duchess in magazines, on television—or even had the chance to see her live and in person—knows that she has an impeccable sense of style. Catherine can always be counted on to be dressed stylishly. Her hair will be done just right; she will have perfect makeup, and she is always donning the right accessories. She may occasionally have a team of stylists around to help her with these decisions, but she still can speak her mind about what she likes and doesn’t like. On that note, what is one color that she will not wear?
What nicknames do the Duke and Duchess call their children?
Anyone that is a parent knows that more than likely, our little ones will end up being called many variations of their given name. We may intend to call them a shortened version of their first name before they are even born. While that sometimes still happens, most of the time they end up with a random nickname that no one saw coming. While Prince George and Princess Charlotte have first names that may be hard to shorten, their parents still made it happen. What nicknames do the Duke and Duchess call their children?
Back in his wild days, how many women was Prince Harry seen attached to?
Growing up in England, it may be some girls’ wildest dreams to someday end up married to one of the handsome princes. Now that William has taken a wife, that leaves just Harry up for grabs. It is assumed he may settle down someday, and word is that it may even be someday soon. Harry has definitely had his bad boy days, but he seems to have grown up and settled down in the recent past. Back in his wild days, how many different women was he seen attached to?
How many flowers does Prince Philip gift to Queen Elizabeth on their anniversary?
Prince Philip does not get nearly as much of the spotlight as most other members of the royal family. He has been married to the Queen since 1947, and it seems that behind closed doors, they two of them have never let their romance wane. In the movies, the Prince is always coming up with romantic gestures left and right. There may be some basis to that in real life as well. How many flowers does Prince Philip gift to Queen Elizabeth on their anniversary?
The Duke is fond of sweets in most forms, but what is his absolute favorite dish to enjoy after dinner?
Everyone likes to indulge in sweet treats now and then, and the royal family is no different. The Duke of Cambridge is known to have quite the sweet tooth, and he partakes in dessert after the evening meal nearly every single night. Thankfully, his career keeps him active. So, this type of habit doesn’t appear to show up on his waistline! The Duke is fond of sweets in most forms, but what is his absolute favorite dish to enjoy after dinner?
What is something the Queen likes to do when she has a free minute?
While the majority of us may be busy most days, we do get to have some free time occasionally and we like to indulge in different hobbies. It is no different for members of the royal family. The Queen has a laundry list of appearances and duties she must take care of every week. But when she finds herself with a quiet moment to herself, that is when she likes to kick back and relax to spend time doing whatever she loves most. What is something the Queen likes to do when she has a free minute?