пересказ текста Royal London 13-15 передложений Many places in London are closely connected with the Crown. There are royal palaces, royal parks, roads and streets where beautiful ceremonies are held. The most important building is Buckingham Palace (the Palace), which is the official residence of tQueen Elizabeth II. The Mall, a wide avenue used for royal processions runs from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace through St. James’s Park.

All together there are ten royal parks in and around London which are owned by the Crown. There are pen to the public free of charge. Each park has its own character.

Hyde Park, for example, used to be a hunting forest. Regent’s Park was also a hunting place and is now the home of London’s Zoo, and an open-air theatre which gives performance of Shakespeare’s plays in summer.

Though nowadays the Queen reigns but does not rule, the Royal Family plays a very important role in the country. In the hstory of Britain there were certain Kings and Queens whose names are specially remembered in the country and are well-known in the whole world. One of them was King Henry VIII (1491-1547). Most people remember him only because he had six wives. But in fact he was a very important monarch. Under him Britain became independent of the Roman Catholic Church, it got richer and more powerful.

King Henry VIII

In 1534 Parlament named Henry head of the Church of England and gave the King all the power in the country.

Henry’s daughter, Elizabeth (1533-1603) became the Queen in 1558. She never married and is remebered as a very popular and strong queen. She is known for saying «I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a King…». During her reign England became very important in European politics, the Spanish Armada was defeated, arts and especially the theatre developed, and the country became very powerful.

Another strong queen was Queen Victoria (1819-1901), whose monument you can see in front of Buckingham Palace. Queen Victoria came to the throne as a young woman in 1837 and reigned until her death in 1901. She ruled for the longest period in the English history, for 64 years! Victoria married a German, Prince Albert, but he died at the age of forty-two in 1861. That was a great tragedy for Queen Victoria.She left London and never lived in the city where she had been so happy with her husband and nine children (five sons and four daughters). But there are places in London that remind us of their love. One of them is the Royal Albert Hall — avery large concert hall where the best musicians of the world perform classical music. In front of the Albert Hall there is a monument to Prince Albert built by Queen Victoria. Another place is the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) with its rich collections of paintings and other works of art. The family life of Queen Victoria touched people’s hearts. But this is not the only reason why Queen Victoria became very popular. During her reign Britain became a rich industrial country with a developed trade, an empire with a lot of colonies. Queen Victoria’s great-great-granddaughter, Elizabeth II, is on the British throne now. The Queen’s title in the United Kingdom is Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, etc. etc etc.

Many places in London are closely connected with the Crown. There are royal palaces, such as Buckingham Palace, which is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace is the most important building and it is located at the end of a wide avenue called The Mall. The Mall is used for royal processions and it runs from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace through St. James's Park.

There are also ten royal parks in and around London that are owned by the Crown. These parks are open to the public free of charge. Each park has its own unique character.

For example, Hyde Park used to be a hunting forest. It is a large park where people can enjoy walks and various recreational activities. Regent's Park, on the other hand, was also a hunting place and it is now home to London's Zoo and an open-air theatre that performs Shakespeare's plays during the summer.

Although the Queen doesn't rule, the Royal Family still plays a very important role in the country. Throughout British history, there have been certain Kings and Queens who are well-known and remembered. One of them is King Henry VIII. Most people remember him for having six wives, but he was also a significant monarch. Under his reign, Britain became independent of the Roman Catholic Church and grew richer and more powerful.

In 1534, Parliament named Henry VIII the head of the Church of England and gave him all the power in the country.

Another famous queen is Queen Elizabeth I, also known as Elizabeth the First. She became Queen in 1558 and is remembered as a popular and strong ruler. She once famously said, "I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a King." During her reign, England became very influential in European politics and was able to defeat the Spanish Armada. The arts and especially the theatre flourished, and the country became very powerful.

Another significant queen is Queen Victoria, whose monument can be seen in front of Buckingham Palace. She came to the throne in 1837 and reigned until her death in 1901. Queen Victoria had the longest reign in English history, lasting for 64 years! She married Prince Albert, but he tragically died at the age of forty-two in 1861. Queen Victoria never lived in London again, but there are places in the city that remind people of their love.

One of these places is the Royal Albert Hall, a large concert hall where the best musicians from around the world perform classical music. In front of the hall, there is a monument to Prince Albert, built by Queen Victoria. Another place that reminds people of Queen Victoria is the Victoria and Albert Museum, also known as the V&A. This museum has rich collections of paintings and other works of art. Queen Victoria's family life touched the hearts of many people, but that is not the only reason why she became popular. During her reign, Britain became a prosperous industrial country with a thriving trade and a vast empire with many colonies.

Currently, Queen Elizabeth II, who is Queen Victoria's great-great-granddaughter, is on the British throne. Her full title in the United Kingdom is Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, etc.

I hope this detailed explanation helps you understand the connections between London, the Crown, and the royal family.