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British Culture A Brief Glimpse Questions for Thought Can you think of any examples of how we are influenced by the British Culture? What do you know about the British Culture? As we discuss different aspects of British culture, can you see any similarities or differences with your own Chinese culture? National Identity English specifically England / British generally Great Britain United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland Great Britain England, Scotland, and Wales National Flag England St. George + Scotland St. Andrew + Ireland St. Patrick + + England Land: South: mostly low-lying land with hills and agricultural land North: mostly covered in moorland and mountains. Capital: London also of the U.K. History: nearly 2,000 years beginning with the arrival of the Romans soon after their invasion of Britain in AD43. Monarchy Queen’s birthday 21 April 1926: actual birthday Summer birthday since 1805: normally held on the second Saturday in June The British Royal Family’s Surname: Windsor Changed from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor in 1917 Reason: In 1917, King George V renounced all the German titles belonging to him and his family and adopted the name of his castle, Windsor, because of WWI and anti-German sentiment Duties: Head of State representative , Head of the Armed Forces declare war , Head of the Church of England appoints bishops and archbishops , Government Duties signature needed , Represents the Nation at times of sorrow , Royal Garden Parties, Visits various places Queen Elizabeth II 1926 The Queens sons and daughter CharlesPrince of Wales AnnePrincess Royal  AndrewDuke of York EdwardEarl of Wessex The Queens Grandchildren Prince William of Wales 1982 Peter Phillips 1977 Princess Beatrice of York 1988 Lady Louise Windsor 2003 Prince Harry of Wales 1984 Zara Phillips 1981 Princess Eugenie of York 1990 ? Festivals May Day Celebrations: Maypole Dancing Origin: the Roman festival of Flor