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  British Royal Family - Search Results - MSN Encarta
The royal family endorses developments in Britain by performing such ceremonial functions as cutting ribbons, opening businesses, launching ships,...
Windsor (royal family), name of the royal family of Britain, adopted in 1917 by proclamation of the British king George V. The change was made to...
Onlookers abroad, and many in Britain, watched in amazement as the 372 Conservative members of Parliament set about destroying their party leader and prime minister, Margaret Thatcher—a world statesman of experience and force, who had dominated British politics for more than a decade; the victor...
encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=British+Royal+Family   (309 words)

  
 British Royal Standards since 1042
The royal banner of Edward I is the earliest Royal banner of England for which a contemporary blazon is known (Symposium Conservation of Flags).
Between 1405 and 1603 the Royal Arms of England were Quarterly, France Modern and England; three fleur-de-lis in the 1st and 4th quarters, and three lions passant guardant in the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
Unlike the seven feet square (2070 x 2070mm) royal standard, which is made with silk damask, this seven feet by two feet ten inches (2070 x 864mm) royal standard is made with plain silk.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/gb-rost.html   (1959 words)

  
 Flags of the Royal Family, United Kingdom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
A royal standard with the bordure ermine should be interpreted as the Royal standard with a bordure white, with 10 ermine spots and is used by other members of the royal family who don't have their own flag.
It is the Royal Standard with the white label with three pendants, with a heart-shield of Wales ensigned with a prince's coronet.
Members of the royal family without their own specific standards use the royal standard with a bordure of ermine.
fotw.vexillum.com /flags/gb-royal.html   (3268 words)

  
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 Flags of the Royal Family, United Kingdom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
I guess this suggests that the Royal Standard for England for the house of Hanover, differenced with a white label with three pendants, with two hearts, twice, and a St. George cross, was the standard of Adulpus of Cambrige Hanover, if he had one.
The 1910-1953 standard of Queen Mary (Queen Mother 1936-1953) is shown in Flaggenbuch 1939 as the royal standard at the hoist with the arms of the Dukes of Teck on the fly.
It is unusual (in Royal Standard terms) in that the Duke of Edinburgh’s arms are at the hoist, and the Royal Arms, differenced with Princess Elizabeth’s label, are in the fly.
fotw.vexillum.com /flags/gb-rooth.html   (1947 words)

  
 British Royal Standards since 1042   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The English arms are crowned with a royal crown and encircled with a ribbon with the motto of the Garter.
Evolution of the use of the Union Jack as the national flag of the United Kingdom for further discussion on the increasing use of the Union Jack in place of the Royal Standard as the flag of UK
The royal standards of all the monachs listed in the section would have been the same (except for artistic differences in the portrayal of the charges) as the royal standard used by Elizabeth II.
flagspot.net /flags/gb-rost2.html   (2677 words)

  
 Royalty.nu - The History of Hawaii - Hawaiian Royalty
Abner was an advisor of Kamehameha III and Konia was descended from Kamehameha I. At the age of four she entered the Royal School, originally called the Chief's Children's School, where she learned to speak English fluently.
He made a speech to congress condemning the overthrow of the monarchy, calling it "a misuse of the name and power of the United States." Cleveland refused to annex Hawaii because the majority of Hawaiians were not in favor of it.
To Steal a Kingdom by Michael Dougherty relates in detail how the Hawaiian royal family lost control of their country.
www.royalty.nu /America/Hawaii.html   (3333 words)

  
 United Kingdom
Royal Naval Seamen (1853- 1923) offers access to the service registers of 500,000+ seamen who joined the Royal Navy (1853-1923).
The London, Edinburgh and Belfast Gazettes are the official newspapers of record in the United Kingdom and include legal notices such as insolvencies.
Royal College of Physicians searchable Index to Munk's Roll, more formally known as Lives of the Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians.
www.coraweb.com.au /ukgeneral.htm   (2251 words)

  
 Scotland Royalty - Scottish Genealogy of the Kings & Queens Royal Family Trees
I descend from noble families from the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland and abroad.
This family line is the most ancient in Scotland's royal history, all of the successive Kings and Queens of Scotland are descended from this family root.
The Royal Descendants of King Malcolm often were embittered with each other over the succession of the Scottish Crown, this resulted in a feud between Robert The Bruce "The Competitor" and John Bailiol whom Sir William Wallace died supporting as the rightful heir to the throne.
www.scotlandroyalty.org   (2030 words)

  
 Robert's Royal links
The Royal Family of the United Kingdom (by Henri van Oene)
The Royal Family of the Netherlands (by Henri van Oene)
The Royal Family of Serbia and Yugoslavia (by Henri van Oene)
www.warholm.nu /royallinks.html   (277 words)

  
 GENUKI: United Kingdom and Ireland
However, in line with normal genealogical practice, this Information Service is structured according to the counties as shown in these maps of England, Scotland and Wales, and of Ireland, i.e., as they were prior to the re-organisation that took place in 1974 (1975 for Scotland).
United Kingdom and Ireland - Archives and Libraries - links and information.
The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts: Manorial Documents Register: lists the whereabouts of manorial documents; only those relating to Wales, the three Yorkshire Ridings, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are currently
www.genuki.org.uk /big   (1864 words)

  
 Royal School of Artillery
The Royal School of Artillery (RSA) is part of the Artillery Centre and is an international centre of excellence for artillery training.
The Staff of the School is made up of highly qualified instructors from the Royal Artillery, other Arms and Corps of the British Army and a number of overseas artillery instructors, for example Australian, Canadian and American.
If you would like to learn more about the Royal School of Artillery or about any of the courses that it provides, please use the links on the left to browse this site or contact my Staff by telephone, fax or e-mail on the numbers listed under 'General Information'.
www.army.mod.uk /royalartillery/units/royal_school_of_artillery   (298 words)

  
 Directory of Royal Genealogical Data   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
At this site I have a database containing the genealogy of the British Royal family and those linked to it via blood or marriage relationships.
When you have located individuals you can then follow links to their most immediate family such as parents, spouse or children.
Click here to return to the main Royal and Noble Genealogy page, which contains links to other royal genealogy data and other royal or genealogical related material.
www.dcs.hull.ac.uk /public/genealogy/royal   (469 words)

  
 The Royals (Powered by Invision Power Board)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
A place to discuss the United Kingdom Royal house.
Subforums: Royal Family of Qatar, Royal Family of UAE, Royal Family of Jordan
Subforums: Non-reigning Royal Families, Royal Family of Japan, Royal Family of Liechtenstein
forumforfree.com /forums/index.php?mforum=theroyals&showtopic=1464&st=0   (369 words)

  
 Arab News Newspaper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
To the north of the Kingdom reside the Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), the horned desert viper (Cerastes cerastes), the...
ABHA, 26 July 2006 — The highly anticipated albums by Saudi singers Khaled Abdul Rahman and Hussein Al-Ali will not be released until after the summer, the Al-Watan daily reported yesterday.
MAKKAH, 26 July 2006 — A 25-year-old man allegedly burned down his family home after lashing out violently at his parents and sisters, the daily Al-Riyadh reported.
www.arabnews.com /?page=1&section=0&article=80205&d=4&m=4&y=2006   (276 words)

  
 United Kingdom  Doesn't the UK make money off of the Royal Family? StrategyPage.com
United Kingdom Doesn't the UK make money off of the Royal Family?
As I recall, the income from some of the Royal Family's lands is donated to the government and that income is slightly larger than the amount of money spent on the Royal Family.
And though I may be an American, I also happen to be a monarchist (and not just for the UK).
www.strategypage.com /messageboards/messages/567-197.asp   (391 words)

  
 UK information - a guide and directory with tourist information
Please note that we can not provide personal information about UK residents, so please don't e-mail us regarding long lost friends or relatives who live in Britain.
If you are interested in information related to your family history please use our Directory of UK Genealogy sites to find a suitable site.
We list some shops in our Directory, but you can also use the shopping mall on our sister site to browse, search and compare prices of products from a number of online shops from around the country.
www.britinfo.net   (437 words)

  
 Flags of The Queen's Golden Jubilee, United Kingdom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The above flag is one of the two designs being used for celebratory flags.
The flag is golden yellow with the centred garland, within it the crowned royal cypher (EIIR) all in blue, and the dates 1952 and 2002 on the hoist and fly, also in blue.
I took this photograph in Victoria Street, London, of the other flag referred to above.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/gb-qejub.html   (145 words)

  
 GENUKI: England
Moving Here, 200 Years of Migration to England, is a "database of digitised photographs, maps, objects, documents and audio items from 30 local and national archives, museums and libraries which record migration experiences of the last 200 years.
The Population History of England, Cambridge Univ. Press, 1989, is the standard text on the historical demography of England, based on many years of work by the Cambridge Group for the History of Population and Social Structure.
A book which draws very usefully on this research, in order to study family and community in England after the Middle Ages and before the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, is: P. Laslett.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng   (1970 words)

  
 UK Genealogy Heraldry and Family History - Free resources
When you see some of the UK family history sites already available you will agree that this is a mammoth task - we love a challenge!
We are building this site mainly around our own family history interests, namely UK genealogy, but especially the West Country (Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire).
If this is not your cup-of-tea then please do not be put off yet as we are sure there will be something of interest to everyone with regard to their UK roots - if not then please
www.uk-genealogy.org.uk   (286 words)

  
 The Royal Family > The Current Royal Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Royal Family > The Current Royal Family
In her role as Head of State The Queen is supported by members of the Royal Family, who carry out a wide range of public and official duties.
The biographies in this section contain information about various members of the Royal Family, including early life and education, professional careers, official Royal work, involvement with charities and other organisations, personal interests and more.
www.royal.gov.uk /output/page149.asp   (70 words)

  
 JURIST - UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
JURIST - UK Law in the Middle East conflict - click here for news, commentary, discussion and resources...
The United Kingdom does not have a written constitution.
The equivalent body of law is based on statute, common law, and "traditional rights." Changes may come about formally through new acts of Parliament, informally through the acceptance of new practices and usage, or by judicial precedents.
jurist.law.pitt.edu /worldlaw/uk.php   (684 words)

  
 Welcome to the official web site of the British Monarchy
This web site provides information on the work of The Queen in modern society, biographies of the Royal Family, a history of kings and queens through the ages, background on Royal residences and art collections, and coverage of recent Royal events.
This year's annual census of the swan population on the Thames took place in record temperatures.
Read about this year's events, and learn more about the Royal tradition of Swan Upping.
www.royal.gov.uk   (147 words)

  
 Royal Navy Community Web site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Everything you and your family need to know about deployment.
Find out what's happening in your area and what the facilities are available to you.
Naval Personal and Families Service and Royal Marines Welfare...
www.rncom.mod.uk   (112 words)

  
 Royal Tunbridge Wells Travel Guide | MyTravelGuide.com
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 ODM of the United Kingdom: Royal Family Orders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
ODM of the United Kingdom: Royal Family Orders
The first Royal Family Order was instituted by George IV, and succeeding Sovereigns have followed suit.
The decoration is worn only by the Sovereign (if female) and by female members of the Royal Family.
www.medals.org.uk /united-kingdom/united-kingdom016.htm   (42 words)

  
 British Embassy in the USA: Official UK Government website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Welcome to the British Embassy in the United States
We provide up-to-date information about Britain including UK Government policy and humanitarian efforts, British science and technology advancements, requirements and regulations for visas to Britain, and a wealth of additional information and news about Britain in the US.
Get the latest travel advice to the United States.
www.britain-info.org   (306 words)

  
 Army Home Page
Soldiers and Officers from the Combat Engineer School, based at Minley in Surrey pitted themselves against the clock in 'Excercise Reddy and Able' last weekend, raising over £10,000 for Sport Relief.
Rather that take the easy option and go for a run, the Sappers from 63 Training and Support Squadron, Royal Engineers, built a mile’s worth of state-of-the-art bridging over a 48-hour period between the 14th and 15th of July.
This site contains links to third party Websites where relevant, but the Army accepts no responsibility for the content on any site to which a hypertext link exists and
www.army.mod.uk   (146 words)

  
 Saudi Arabia - The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia - The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia expected to report record oil export earnings, says Samba
In 1932, the country was named the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
www.saudiembassy.net   (40 words)

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