Reign of Queen Elizabeth II

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1 Reign of Queen Elizabeth II
Autor: Mgr. Kateřina Řeřichová Škola: Gymnázium J. V. Jirsíka, Fr. Šrámka 23, České Budějovice Předmět: anglický jazyk Datum vytvoření: Cílová skupina: 3. ročník čtyřletého typu studia a odpovídající ročníky víceletých typů studia Typ hodiny: výklad s procvičením Popis: Británie v době vlády královny Alžběty II, léta a Margaret Thatcher, královská rodina v současnosti, procvičení učiva

2 Queen Elizabeth II George VI died in 1952 – Elizabeth became queen
Crowned on 2nd June 1953 1947 – married Philip Mountbatten ( Duke of Edinburgh ) 4 children – 3 sons ( Charles, Andrew and Edward ) and 1 daughter ( Ann ) PD,

3 Queen Elizabeth II 2012 – the Queen celebrated her Diamond ( 60th ) Jubilee 2nd longest reigning monarch in British history The Queen is the Head of the Commonwealth of Nations – 54 member states – promotion of democracy, human rights, free trade, world peace etc. Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen in 16 other countries apart the UK – represented by Governors-General – these countries are known as Commonwealth Realms PD,

4 Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher – British Prime minister from 4th May 1979 to 22nd November 1990 One of the most controversial figures of 80s Conservative Party member Called “Iron Lady “ for her anti-Soviet approach Period of the Cold War – supported and co-operated with the USA ( Ronald Reagan ) PD,

5 Britain in 80s Period of class war Weak economy
Thatcher wanted to stop economic decline Limited role of state in national economy Privatization of public sector companies High unemployment – decreased with stronger economy Miners` strikes Limited power of trade unions

6 Britain in 80s Problems in Northern Ireland became more serious – IRA started attacking British in England – bomb attacks, kidnapping important people, murders ( situation settled in 90s ) 1982 – war between the UK and Argentina for the Falkland Islands – victory of the UK 1982 – Prince Charles married Diana Spencer 1986 – Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson Autor: Ardfern, BY-SA,

7 Charles and Diana 29th July 1981 – fairy-tale wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer (13 yrs younger) in St Paul`s Cathedral in London Diana became very popular – was very shy, loved fashion, worked for charity They have 2 sons – William and Harry Problems in the marriage – divorced Diana died in a car crash in Paris on 31st August 1997 PD,

8 Royal family at present
Prince Charles married love of his life Camilla Parker Bowles in Windsor in February 2005 Camilla got a title the Duchess of Cornwall Autor: Dan Marsh, BY-SA, Autor: José Cruz/ Abr, BY-SA,

9 Royal family at present
William married Kate Middleton on 29th April 2011 in Westminster Abbey in London – they are expecting a baby – they became the Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge Autor: Pat Pilon, BY-SA, Autor: Prince_Harry_and_Kate_Middleton_at_the_Garter_Procession_2008.jpg: Nick Warnerfrom Windsor, England 2007_WSJ_Prince_William.jpg: Alexandre Goulet - Fédération du scoutisme français derivative work: (no attribution for derivative work required) Brian Dell (talk), BY-SA,

10 Royal family at present
Harry is single, works in the army – participated in missions in Afghanistan – famous for many scandals Autor : Photo: Billpolo derivative work: Maximus0970 (talk), BY-SA, Autor: Nick Warner, BY-SA,

11 Who is who ? Elizabeth II Anne Kate Diana Camilla Charles
Is the black sheep of the family Was the British Prime minister in 80s Is the only female child of the Queen Is Queen`s beloved husband Celebrated the Diamond Jubilee in 2012 Is expecting a baby Studied at Eaton College Is the possible successor of the Queen Died in a car crash Married Charles in Windsor Elizabeth II Anne Kate Diana Camilla Charles Margaret Thatcher Phillip Harry

12 Thank you for your attention

13 Seznam pramenů a literatury

14 Seznam pramenů a literatury
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