The British Royal Family

The British Royal Family is the group of close relatives of the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland. Members and relatives of the British Royal Family historically represented the
monarch in various places throughout the British Empire, sometimes for extended periods as viceroys, or for
specific ceremonies or events. Today, they often perform ceremonial and social duties throughout the United
Kingdom and abroad on behalf of the UK, but, aside from the monarch, have no constitutional role in the
affairs of government.
The Supreme Governor of the Church of England is the Queen. The Queen is considered the temporal
governor of the church, since one of the rites of coronation is to be the 'defender of the faith.' The
Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader of the church, and is appointed to that post by the monarch.
It was Princess Diana, who the royal family referred to as the 'Bahamas Mama'. In February, 1982, the
Prince and Princess of Wales vacationed in the Bahamas. Diana, six months pregnant, had her picture taken
by the paparazzi wearing a bikini. After the photo was published, Diana was known as the 'Bahamas Mama'.
The Duke of Windsor (the former Edward VIII) was given the position of Governor of the Bahamas
four years after his abdication in 1940. Rumours that the Duke was a supporter of Hitler meant that, after
a brief spell with the British Military Mission in France, he was sent as far away as possible during WWII.
He became Governor of the Bahamas.
The royal family had a very unfavorable impression of President Jimmy Carter, because he was
considered 'too forward'. The Queen Mother had an active dislike for Jimmy who, when introduced to her,
kissed her full on the lips. Rules of royal protocol state that you don't speak until spoken to when meeting a
royal, much less kiss them. The Queen Mother's reaction? 'He is the only man since my dear husband died
to kiss me on the lips!'
The Buckingham Palace was bought by George III. He purchased Buck House from the Duke of
Buckingham and added a few rooms, but it was during the reign of Victoria that the palace that we see today
was created.
The residence of the Queen Mother was Clarence House. Given to Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
after their marriage in 1947, Clarence House was occupied by the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret
when Elizabeth became Queen. The Queen Mother lived there ever since.
Every step made by the British royal family is monitored by mass-media, secret services and society inside
and outside the United Kingdom. Sometimes rather ordinary events and occasions become significant, if
they refer to the powers that be.
The life of monarchs and their families has always attracted attention of the society. While a whole empire's
stability and might depends on a single person or family, every small detail about that person or family is
important and interesting.

Born to the Duke of York Albert and his wife Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1926, Elizabeth has
always, in someway, been involved in politics. Throughout her entire childhood, not once had she
thought or even dreamed of becoming a ruler.
Princess Diana

Princess Diana who is renowned for her elegance and prestigious title Her Royal Highness,
displayed many leadership qualities and characteristics as she reigned over the country Wales.
Princess Diana is a good leader because she possesses these five important qualities: patience, openmindedness, trustworthiness, confident speaker, and intelligence. Without some of these qualities,
Princess Diana would have been lackluster in maintaining her royal status as the Princess of
Wales.In order for a leader to be effective, one must have patience, which requires self-control and
perseverance.
Blossoming in the eyes of the publicists and paparazzi, Princess Diana became very patient as her
notoriety took throne. Being indulged with numerous amounts of rumors and reports, she remained
calm and maintained her composure as the rumors took toll.
they were victims of reckless speed by their drinking chauffeur and the pack of photographers chasing after
them in Paris in 1997.