Think about the meaning of the words in bold

 The assent of the King is required for every decision made by a family.

 Some of the family members don`t go above and beyond, however, they still do their fare share.

 The less is said about the relationship between princess Diana and King Charles the better.

 Princess Kate has always played the role of a morale booster.  Every time a royal couple ties the knot  the public goes rampant.

 Princess Diana`s life looked  as if  it had been a fairytale, however, this all comes at a cost.

 Megan Markle cannot even hope for the rosy relationship with the public.

 No one could ever abolish the British royalty

Watch the video and note some prons and cons of having the monarchy

Fill in the gaps. Watch the video and check your ideas

 rosy relationship, tie the knot, assent, the less is said the better, morale boosters, abolished, this all comes at cost, do their fare share

1.Every bill that goes through Parliament needs royal ____.

2.Younger members are expected to _____.

3.The ____ about prince Andrew____.

4.But essentially the royals are the____.

5.18 millions of us tuned in to watch Harry and Meghan____in 2018.

6._____. In 2019 the royal family cost the Uk tax payers 67 million pounds.

7.It seems unlikely the royal family will be ____anytime soon, but there are signs the _____ with the public could change.

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Complete the sentences with your own ideas

 If I was a member of the royal family, I would never expect to have rosy relationship with...

 Only after....may you tie the knot.

 only would I give my assent to become the Queen if...

 the less is said about.... the better.

 Morale boosters can also be...

 It`s high time.... were (was) abolished.  Yes, Meghan Markle is...., but this all comes at cost.

 Even though...., they still  do their fare share.

You are the Queen/King. Make the following proclamations:

 you managed to improve the relationship with the neighbouring country  your son is getting married

 you allowed your subjects to dm you and tag you on Instagram  you approved the law against domestic violence  you don`t want to comment on the latest scandal your family was involved into

 you express gratitude to your subjects for supporting you while you were ill

 you speak about the duties of the other family members  you justify the tremendous taxes your subjects pay

Is the royal family an essential part of the nation's cultural heritage and identity, or

does it symbolize outdated traditions that are incompatible with modern values?

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