After a long time and a lot of controversy that kept them away from the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to get closer to those they bothered with their public statements.
The metaphorical olive branch could reunite the family for Christmas, when Harry and Meghan are expected to pay a visit to England. Royal expert Katie Nicholl spoke with Closer about what could happen in December this year, a moment she sees as a good opportunity for the Dukes of Sussex to take advantage of this. He was approaching the British family again.
The two would thus mark the first trip of little Lilibet Diana and the meeting with her grandparents and great-grandmother from her father, an opportunity that Queen Elizabeth II is looking forward to. In addition, members of the royal family have not seen Archie since last winter, when his parents left England.
Family Christmas would be the perfect opportunity for Meghan and Harry to be welcomed back home, and their children would certainly be the deciding factor in sweetening relationships.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want to baptize Lilibet at Windsor Castle
Harry and Meghan want to baptize Lilibet at Windsor Castle, which pleases all lovers of the Royal House, who most likely lost hope of reconciliation.
"Harry and Meghan made this request, but many people are shocked by her courage. Maybe they really want to see the queen, but it's amazing, considering what they did this year.
The Queen cares a lot about Harry and would love to see Lilibet and her brother Archie. But the courtiers are surprised by the move, especially from Meghan, after it happened, 'a source told The Sun.
Since resigning from his royal duties, Prince Harry has only been to Britain twice, but Meghan has not left the United States.
Many would like to be part of the British royal family. The attention of the whole world, many servants, jewelry, palaces and other joys of aristocrats - isn't it a fairy tale? However, everyone forgets that being in the public eye of millions of people and constantly maintaining a brand can be incredibly difficult. The life of royals is subject to regulations and is filled with sometimes really strange requirements that they must certainly fulfill.
The British royal family is called one of the main attractions of Great Britain. The British are proud of their monarchy. They celebrate the Queen's Birthday along with other holidays. They follow with interest the relationship in the royal family. But not all Englishmen know about the origin of the dynasty, about the real names of its members and about other interesting facts.
The name of the ruling dynasty in Great Britain is Windsor. But until 1917 it was called Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, which indicates its connection with the German rulers. During World War I, King George V decided to change the name of the dynasty in order to give up the German titles. He chose the surname Windsor after Windsor Castle, one of the royal residences. This surname became official to all members of the royal family. And after the wedding of the then Princess Elizabeth to Philip Mountbatten, the surname began to sound Mountbatten-Windsor.
Interestingly, none of the members of the royal family is required to use the surname. And when they go to school, serve or work, they can take a different surname. For example, Princes William and Harry were known in the army as Wales. And the two grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth from Princess Anne have their father's surname - Phillips.
Bemorepanda collected some more interesting facts about the royal family.
1. Princess Diana was supposed to play the main role in the 2nd part of "The Bodyguard" with Kevin Costner. A kissing scene was planned, but the film itself never came out due to the tragic death of Lady Dee in 1997 in a car accident in Paris. In the story, a romantic relationship between the protagonists begins when a bodyguard is tasked with protecting the princess from the paparazzi.
2. On their travels, Elizabeth II and her son Charles are accompanied by a doctor of the British Royal Navy, who must have a supply of their blood with him. This measure is necessary for an emergency transfusion in case of an emergency.
3. Shellfish, crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and garlic are banned in Buckingham Palace, as sea creatures are allergenic and garlic has an unpleasant odor. However, this rule is now adhered to only by the queen.
4. Six ravens (and one spare) must always dwell in the Tower of London. According to one of the versions, this rule is observed, since the prediction of the royal court astrologer-monk Charles II (1630-1685) says: "If the crows leave the Tower, the kingdom will fall." After the famous fire of 1666, almost all the birds were exterminated, but thanks to the prophecy of the ravens, they were left in the care of the crown. They are considered part of the royal family, they have servants and a special raven keeper who is chosen from 38 members of the Tower's ceremonial Yeomen guard ("beefeaters"). In addition, the birds are officially enlisted in the ranks of the royal army.
5. Long before becoming part of the royal family, Kate Middleton lived with her family in Amman, Jordan. The father of the future Duchess, Michael Middleton, worked as a manager for British Airways and ended up in the Middle East on duty. Then Kate was 2 years old, but she already went to kindergarten and, in addition to English, studied Arabic. The Middletons have lived in Jordan for almost 3 years.
6. During the opening of the new session of Parliament, the Queen must take a hostage - one of the Members of Parliament, who will be guarded by the staff of Buckingham Palace throughout the ceremony. This tradition appeared due to the fact that earlier monarchs and parliament, to put it mildly, did not get along. Now everything is peaceful, but no one is going to change anything.
7. Queen Elizabeth II, then 21-year-old Princess Elizabeth, married Prince Philip on 20 November 1947 in a coupon-purchased wedding dress. She deliberately did not take advantage of her opportunities, since in the post-war period the whole country was slowly getting out of the ruins.
8. The crown of Elizabeth II is nothing more than the diadem of King George IV, created in 1820 at the request of the king himself. It is set with 1,333 diamonds for a total of 320 carats (64 g), including a 4-carat yellow diamond. There are 2 strands of pearls along the base. Initially, the upper thread had 86 pearls and the lower one - 94, but in 1902 the number of pearls was changed to 81 and 88.
9. To avoid embarrassment in windy weather, all the hem of the skirts of Queen Elizabeth II are weighed down by small loads
10. Initially, princes William and Harry were supposed to be called Arthur and Albert, as their father Charles wanted, but Lady Diana insisted on William and Harry, although Arthur and Albert are the middle names of the princes.
11. Queen Elizabeth II is a godmother for 30 crowned godchildren and this is not the limit.
12. Kate Middleton is a relative of George Washington.
13. At Christmas in the royal family, it is customary to give funny gifts. For example, Meghan Markle gave the Queen a toy singing hamster. But besides the fun, the royal couple - Elizabeth II and Prince Philip - must remember their duty. They send about 750 Christmas cards to heads of state, top politicians, Commonwealth leaders and family members.
14. Before and after Christmas dinner, all members of the royal family must weigh themselves. This long tradition was introduced by King Edward VII around 1900. He was very worried that someone would go away hungry after a sumptuous reception.
15. The Queen has the right to dissolve the current parliament both in Britain and in Australia and Canada.
16. Princess Diana gave her son, Prince William, an incredible 13th birthday surprise. Since the boy was in love with supermodel Cindy Crawford, she invited her to a festive tea party.
17. The most unusual titles that Elizabeth II bears are Duke of Lancanster and Duke of Normandy.
18. Pearl necklace of three strands almost always adorns the queen's neck - this is a visiting card of her style. When Elizabeth was 10 years old, she received such a necklace as a gift from her grandfather George V, and it became her favorite piece of jewelry.
A little later, Queen Mary, Elizabeth's grandmother, gave her pearl earrings. To this day, they, complete with a necklace, form part of the image of a modern monarch.
19. Since ancient times, monarchs from different countries have adopted a throne name during their time in power, which is different from that which was given to them at birth. In Britain, this tradition was also maintained. So, Queen Victoria was Princess Alexandrina before her coronation, and King George was named Albert. Elizabeth II chose not to change her name, because this is only permissible, but not mandatory for the monarch.
20. Elizabeth is often called the queen of England, but this is not true. First, she is the monarch of the entire United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and England is just a part of it.
21. Misconceptions about princesses are no less common. Lady Dee after her wedding with Prince Charles began to be called the princess. However, she was not a princess by birth, so by all the rules her title should have sounded like "Her Royal Highness Princess Charles of Wales", as strange as it may sound.
22. As for the chosen one of their eldest son William, Kate Middleton is also not a princess. She married the Duke of Cambridgeshire, and therefore her official title is Duchess of Cambridge.
23. According to official sources, different family members have their own privileges in addressing the Queen. So, the husband of Elizabeth II calls her Lilibet. The future queen called herself this name when she was very little and could not pronounce “Elizabeth”.
24. Elizabeth II is very economical and serves as an excellent example in this for her subjects. So, it is known that she always turns off the light when leaving the room, and requires this from all the inhabitants of the palace. The queen wears the same dresses for a long time.
25. Representatives of Buckingham Palace report that all of the Queen's overseas travel is in accordance with the recommendations of the British government. Therefore, most often Elizabeth visits those countries in which she needs to be present based on current state affairs.
During her 65 years on the throne, the Queen has made over 120 official visits. Most often, the queen visited Canada (27 times) and Australia (18 times).
26. Some people who were born shortly before or immediately after the New Year celebrate their birthday twice, but in general, usually a person has one birthday. But the Queen has two of them - on April 21, she was born for real, and in May or June, official celebrations are usually organized on her birthday.
27. Queen Elizabeth II currently rules Britain for the longest time in history: her term of reign is now 64 years. Queen Victoria, who ruled before her, remained on the throne for 63 years and 216 days. Nowadays, it is difficult for a person not to lose his job even for a year, let alone more than 60 years!
28. Only in 2013, Great Britain moved away from the concept of male succession, thus proclaiming that any member of the royal family, regardless of gender, can inherit the throne. You may ask: how then did Elizabeth II ascend to the throne? Elementary: her father had no sons.
29. What is the Queen's surname? I think many would like to know. But in fact, this is not so important: being on the throne, a person can take almost any surname for himself. Elizabeth II's father changed his surname from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor; later Windsor became Mountbatten-Windsor.
30. If you have ever seen Buckingham Palace up close, at least in a movie, you know that it is huge. It is located on an area of 77,000 square meters, it has 775 rooms and about 800 employees who keep it and the life of the royal family normal. There are cooks, maids, butlers, security guards and even watchmakers!
Top 50 most atmospheric and aesthetic illustrations that show the daily life of a family
The family is the one who offers you support when you face the obstacles of life. It's the one that helps you get up when you're pulled down by the rest of the world. The family should teach you what love, understanding and respect mean; in her bosom you find out what the true values of life are. Families are the "core" of society - we are born into families, and the most important years of our development are spent in our homes.
No love is so deep, no joy is as full as that which can exist in the family. Families can help us have the best in life.
The term "family" comes from the Latin - "famulus" (servant), which represents the set of slaves and servants who lived under the same roof, and then the whole house: on the one hand the master, on the other hand the wife, children and servants ”. By extension of meaning, the family came to include paternal relatives and maternal relatives, thus becoming a community of all blood relatives, which ensures the evolution and continuity of social life. Most people recognize the importance of family when they feel alone and need moral support. From an emotional point of view, the family environment is meant to bring stability and harmony.
In our family, we love, serve, preach, and learn from each other. We share our joys and sorrows. Family relationships can bring us hard trials, but they also bring us great happiness. Happiness in the family is often possible, even when the pain does not bypass us. Like everything that has value, in order to have a good relationship within the family, you have to make efforts, but it is worth it, because families are meant to exist forever and bring us joy.
The illustrator Pascal Campion, depicts the depth of a family through his illustrations. Bemorepanda has collected some of these pictures to give you the state of relaxation and warm atmosphere in these pictures.
1.Chilling home
2.Dance
3.Morning routine
4.Ready for work
5.Bicycle
6.Rainy
7.Chilling home
8.After bath
9.Christmas
10.Bed breakfast
11.Cats and bath
12.Waiting for Santa
13.Life clock
14.Summer vibe
15.Evening walk
16.Time to read
17.Sun vibe
18.Evening walk
19.Dance time
20.After work
21.Evening ocean
22.Weekend vibes
23.Home alone
24.Walking together
25.Rain kiss
26.Being together
27.Golden hour
28.Before nap
29.Discussions
30.Chilling together
31.Winter mood
32.Dad and daughter
33.Bad mood
34.Young mommy
35.Relaxing together
36.Nature beauty
37.Riding bikes
38.Warm hugs
39.After work
40.Watching TV
41.Good night
42.Play time
43.First date
44.Bath
45.Cat and girl
46.Separately alone
47.Autumn vibes
48.Chilling
49.Good morning
50.Green vibes
Each of us has an album with old family photos, some of which are so funny and ridiculous that you can't look without tears. But this is what makes these “instances” beautiful, which cause tons of emotions, embarrassment and hysterical laughter.
“My parents took me to an autograph session with Justice League superheroes. Now that I look at it 30 years later and I find this image quite creepy, I am especially intimidated by Spider-Man. "
"My mom sent me one of my childhood photos ..."
"1981 ... My mom thought I would be a good model for one of her wigs."
"Here Comes Five-Year-Old Me and Santa in 1994"
Easter in Great Falls, Montana in 1989 with my sister and the Easter bunny that still haunts me.
"The moment when my mother realized that I was about to tear her beads."
"My little girl in 2012 with a slightly swam Santa Claus"
"My aunt and mom with a very disturbing looking Easter bunny."
“Inside this fluffy suit is my mom. She was a kind of animator and went to churches, retirement homes and special events ... It was an eccentric and fantastic life. "
“We had a lovely and sunny spring photo shoot with my brothers and sisters, and as you can see, everyone was having a good time. I'm trying to get out of my brother's hands. "
“This is me in a photograph taken by a church photographer, and my parents bought it. I've always hated it. "
“My only attempt to get close to our kitten. Needless to say, Mitten escaped after two weeks. "
“I’m at a Christmas party when my mom urged me to take a photo with Santa the tramp and a terribly scary snowman.”
"My parents took us to see the Easter Bunny, who also appears to be a serial killer."
"I think this toy deer moved into my older brother in 1973 when he was 7 months old."
"I forgot how to smile in 1st grade"
"Let me introduce you to Joanna's collection of dance photos!"
“Every year we had an Easter egg hunt in our backyard with about 40 children, ages 1-7. This is the Easter bunny costume my dad had. Let's just say that next year, other parents gave him a new suit after all the nightmares of their children. "
“It is known that my father never wore pajamas. My mom tried her best to get him to wear at least a robe. On Christmas morning in the 80s, he finally threw something on when my grandparents knocked on the door. Luckily for us, he started putting on his pants on Christmas morning a few years ago. Because now he is getting cold "
"On my third birthday in 1998, in my hometown of Constitucion City, Mexico, I met an extremely creepy piñata."
These are 15 excellent adventure family movies that adults can safely show their children and enjoy watching for themselves. This list contains touching stories about animals that save people from trouble and become their life companions. Here you can find magical worlds, the passage carried out through a hollow tree, a massive wall, or simply thanks to your imagination. And, if you don’t like any of this, then look at the pranks of schoolchildren who get away with it but help them grow as individuals. These pictures are recommended for viewing by the whole family because such a movie can make you believe in a miracle again, or at least cheer and distract from everyday problems for at least a couple of hours.
15 best family movies that are guaranteed to keep your kids entertained this summer
You have a free evening, and you will spend it with your family. Our selection of the best family films will help you choose a movie for this occasion. As many as sixty stunning paintings are perfect for a cozy family evening.
15. The Call of the Wild, 2020
IMDb rating: 6.8
Genre: adventure, drama
The picture's protagonist is a kind and quick-witted but very trusting dog Buck, a mix of St. Bernard and Collie. Initially, he lives in warm and sunny California, from where he is taken out by scammers and sold to Alaska, gripped by a gold rush (gold mining in California in 1848-1855. - Approx. ed.).
Baku will have to become part of the dog team, deliver the mail, and then become the leader of the male dogs. But stability does not last long, and soon they want to sell Buck again. An elderly prospector rescues him (a person who extracts minerals. - Approx. ed.) named John Thornton. John will become a real friend to Buck and help him find his way.
14. Nicostratos le pelican, 2011
IMDb rating: 7.0
Genre: comedy drama
Janis's mother dies, and his father, Demosthenes, closes in on himself from grief and does not seem to notice his son. The only reminder of a past happy life is the pectoral cross that Janis left from his mother.
Once, the boy met the ship captain, known for his bad temper, and saw him have a pelican chick, which he exchanged for his mother's cross. With the help of a familiar monk, Janis raised and tamed a bird, which he named Nikostratos. Soon, the hand-held pelican became a local landmark. Tourists began to flock to the city that wanted to see Nikostratos.
The friendship between the boy and the bird ended on the day Nikostratos was hit by a bus. Demosthenes took the bird and took it to die. Janis fell into depression, but he noticed that his father periodically disappeared from the house, even in this state. It turned out that Demosthenes, in secret from his son, treated the bird and taught the pelican to fly. This story is a vivid example of how one kind of activity changes many people's lives.
13. My Dog Skip, 2000
IMDb rating: 7.0
Genre: Drama, historical
This is a story about how a pet can radically change the boring life of a modest boy from a provincial town. Will Morris is given a puppy that helps him overcome his shyness, make friends, and finally start living life to the fullest.
12. Hector and the Search for Happiness, 2014
IMDb rating: 7.0
Genre: comedy-drama, adventure
Hector is not the most successful psychotherapist. He worries his patients are not getting happier. To fix this, Hector sets off on a journey to find the secret of happiness. He will meet various people and be taken prisoner in Africa. All these events will show Hector that happiness depends on the person himself and his ability to appreciate simple things.
11. Real Steel, 2011
IMDb rating: 7.0
Genre: science fiction, drama
This sci-fi movie takes us to the future. Boxing and similar sports are banned because they are considered inhumane. Instead of them, there are battles of giant robots controlled by people. The main character is Charlie Kenton, who trains robots. A series of failures haunt him, and he also learns that his ex-wife has died and, therefore, their familiar son Max will now live with him.
Together with his son Charlie, he finds an outdated but competent Atom robot in a landfill and begins to participate in illegal battles with him. Max shows extraordinary abilities and helps to make a champion out of the found robot in fights. After a series of victories in the Real Steel tournaments, Atom has to go to battle with Zeus, the recognized leader of the Living Steel, whom no one has been able to defeat. Can Charlie and Max win this fight as well?
10. We Bought a Zoo, 2011
IMDb rating: 7.1
Genre: comedy drama
Another picture is based on actual events. Benjamin Mee lost his wife, but a son and a daughter survived. He buys an old house with a zoo. There are still employees who want to revive it.
It turns out that restoring the zoo will cost $100,000, which Benjamin doesn't have. He is ready to give up, but it turns out that the late wife left him an account, the amount of which will allow him to complete all the work. Will Benjamin manage to build relationships with children and revive the zoo?
9. Bridge to Terabithia, 2007
IMDb rating: 7.2
Genre: fantasy, drama
Even though this film belongs to fairy tales, it is based on actual events in the family of the author of the script.
Jess and Leslie are schoolchildren who cannot find mutual understanding with their peers. They get closer to each other. On one of their walks, they find an abandoned tree house in the forest and turn it into the fabulous kingdom of Terabithia known only to them.
Meanwhile, the guys have to confront school bullies in the real world and learn to uphold justice. They're doing pretty well until Leslie dies. Can Jess save Terabithia on his own?
8. Lady Bird, 2017
IMDb rating: 7.4
Genre: comedy drama
This is a story about the complexities of teenage life. The main character Christina lives in a low-income family, studies in a Catholic school with strict rules, and plays in the school theater. The girl has red-pink hair. She dreams of leaving her hometown and enrolling in a prestigious college on the east coast of the United States.
7. I Can Only Imagine, 2018
IMDb rating: 7.4
Genre: musical drama
The film is based on the life story of musician Bart Millard. Viewers are shown the story of the problematic relationship between Bart and his father, Arthur. After his father's death, Millard creates a rock band and travels. But the words that he never said to Arthur while he was alive haunt him. So Bart writes the song "I Can Only Imagine," which becomes a platinum hit.
6. Demain to start, 2016
IMDb rating: 7.4
Genre: comedy drama
The main character of the picture, Samuel, finds himself in a strange situation. Ex-girlfriend Kristin leaves his three-month-old daughter Gloria in his care and disappears. The guy has to move to London, start working as a stuntman and raise a girl. Over time, the girl becomes essential to him, but suddenly Christine returns and wants to take her daughter.
5. Best in Show, 2000
IMDb rating: 7.5
Genre: comedy
What can be dramatic in a show where dogs perform? Everything is not simple, and behind each animal that takes part in the competition, its owners have a complex story. This picture shows what people are ready to win.
4. Little Miss Sunshine, 2006
IMDb rating: 7.8
Genre: comedy drama
The main character of this tragicomedy, Olive, is only seven years old, but she knows exactly what she wants. Her goal is to win the beauty contest. To help the girl, the members of her complex family unite and throw all their efforts into making the girl's wish come true.
The path will not be easy, and the heroes will face scandals, showdowns, and losses. But as a result, they will understand that success is not the only thing that can bring happiness. And sometimes the most important thing is to be surrounded by loved ones.
3. The Pursuit of Happyness, 2006
IMDb rating: 8.0
Genre: Drama, biography
This movie is based on actual events. The main character Chris Gardner is abandoned by his wife, who leaves him a son. The boy is only five years old, and together with his father, he will have to endure many difficulties.
An unsuccessful investment in medical equipment makes Gardner bankrupt. He and his son have to spend the night in the subway and shelters. And during the day, he diligently plays the role of an ultimately successful person to undergo an internship at the school of brokers. This job is Chris' dream and his only chance to secure an everyday life for himself and his son. Will Gardner be able to persevere and not give up on the path to happiness?
2. Wonder, 2017
IMDb rating: 8.0
Genre: drama
Even for adults who are not like others, life is complicated. But what about when you are eleven years old, and your face remains unusual even after 27 operations? In this situation, the protagonist of the film August "Auggie" Pullman, finds himself.
A boy who suffers from a genetic disease will have to go to a regular school with "normal" children and join their team. This film shows how important it is to maintain humanity and kindness even under a hail of ridicule and misunderstanding. These qualities can change others and make them think about their behavior.
1. Hachi: A Dog's Tale, 2009
IMDb rating: 8.1
Genre: drama
A story based on actual events. Once upon a time, university professor Parker Wilson found a tiny puppy of the Akita Inu breed on the street, took him home, and named him Hachiko. As a result, Wilson acquired a devoted friend who accompanied him every morning to work at the railway station and met him there in the evening. Everything in Hachiko's life changed when Parker didn't come home from work one evening. The dog continued to wait, no matter what.
Where to watch the latest and best family movies: on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video?
The growth of streaming services has continued rapidly over the past few years, with many platforms available offering all sorts of entertainment for all tastes.
However, two remain the most talked about: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. They offer similar functionality: TV shows and movies are available to watch at your leisure. They offer 4K HDR content and offline viewing. This makes it difficult to choose between them.
Netflix has a handful of films with titles like The Irishman that make a big splash on the service. There are several Netflix exclusives, but outside of them, the movie selection tends to get old - it's back catalog stuff, not somewhere you go to watch the latest blockbusters. Since everything is part of a Netflix subscription, there is no natural way out of it.
Amazon has the upper hand here. Because it offers content to rent or buy, you can find newer stuff and pay for it. Some may not want to fork out the money. Still, if you're going to watch something in particular, Amazon will often have it available for some before Netflix does.
Amazon then tends to offer some movies as part of Prime, but that's the flip side of the dual approach - sometimes you see something you want to watch, and then you find out you have to buy it. Netflix never does this to you, so you will never feel disappointed.
Let's just say that choosing between Netflix and Amazon Prime Video is not an easy task. It will most likely come down to two things: price and preference.
You need to consider which type of movies and shows you enjoy the most and compare the results of each incredibly original and exclusive content. Top Gear fans, for example, will no doubt want to subscribe to Amazon's The Grand Tour service to watch the exploits of Jeremy Clarkson and his henchmen.
Comic book fans would prefer to choose Netflix due to the content partnership with Marvel Studios. However, there is now a move to DC with Disney + taking Marvel under its roof. Netflix is probably the best single access to streaming content - with so many big shows running through the service, watching it is practically a must.
On the other hand, Amazon is a much larger platform - content to rent or buy, additional channels to subscribe to - Amazon offers a lot beyond streaming entertainment. Of course, the TV service is essentially free for those who pay for Amazon Prime.
Could you live with Amazon Prime instead of Netflix? Of course, you can - you will have a lot of entertainment. The question is, can you live without Netflix, which still dominates streaming communication.