…Queen Elizabeth II has two birthdays? Although she was born on April 21st, her official birthday is in the second week of June, a date that is marked by a royal parade. This tradition started with King George II in 1748. He changed the date of his birthday because he had been born in November – when it is very cold and rainy in the region, which hindered celebrations.

…the royal family is not allowed to play Monopoly? The Queen decided to ban the board game because it created arguments among family members and became “too addictive”.

…as soon as the Queen stops eating, everyone has to stop too? Also, when she sets her purse on the table, it means dinner has to be over in the next five minutes.

…two people who are heirs to the throne cannot travel by plane together? This is a precaution in case there is an accident. Prince George (third in line), for example, will have to travel without his father, Prince William (second in line) from age 12 onwards.

…royals always take bags of blood when they travel? Thus, if any family member should need blood in an unforeseen event, they can receive it even if they are far from suitable hospitals.

Questions

1) According to the text, why is the royal family prohibited from playing Monopoly?

a) Because the game caused arguments

b) Because they cannot touch money

c) Because the family cannot play any board games

d) They can play, but only on weekends.

2) How would you like to be in a family that is like the British royal family?

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