https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05 Bizarre Royal Traditions en-us 2018-10-08 14:06:24 UTC 2018-10-28 18:11:32 UTC hello@padlet.com eugene724381 https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05/wish/292122598 The State Opening of Parliament is one of the most dazzling spectacles the British Monarchy has to offer. It is also one of the key events in the calendar year when the best British traditions is on show, including the most bizarre ones. Prior to The Queen arriving at the State Opening, the Royal Household traditionally take a Member of Parliament as a hostage in exchange for The Queen’s safe return. This tradition harks back to the days when the Monarch and Parliament didn’t get on so well and in order to ensure the wellbeing of the Sovereign whilst in Parliament, the Royal Household insisted on taking a hostage]]> 2018-10-12 12:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05/wish/292122598 eugene724381 https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05/wish/292122855 The Tower of London is one of the most famous places in the United Kingdom. It is also home to some of the most bizarre customs in the world. Thanks to a decree by King Charles II, at least 6 ravens must be kept at the Tower of London – a move made by the King when he considered doing away with the Tower ravens and was warned by a courtier, “if the Tower of London ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall and Britain with it.”]]> 2018-10-12 12:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05/wish/292122855 eugene724381 https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05/wish/292123630 It’s a well known fact that when The Queen is in London, she and the Duke of Edinburgh reside at Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace, however, is not The Queen’s official residence – contrary to popular belief. That designation belongs to a largely forgotten building just a short walk down the Mall called St James’s Palace.]]> 2018-10-12 12:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05/wish/292123630 eugene724381 https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05/wish/292124464 The Queen is known by many titles around the world. In Papua New Guinea for example, she is known ‘Missis Kwin’ and ‘Mama belong big family’, though perhaps the strangest naming style Her Majesty uses is that of Duke of Lancaster. Yes, that’s right Duke! The reason for this is said to be that Queen Victoria considered that the title of Duke was superior to that of Duchess.]]> 2018-10-12 12:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05/wish/292124464 eugene724381 https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05/wish/292130092 Put the given traditions in order that you find the most suitable (1 - the most bizarre tradition; 4 - not so special)]]> 2018-10-12 12:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/eugene724381/yoo50xqy0s05/wish/292130092