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Royalty
Lesson code: 1Z9U-41FE-HSZC UPPER INTERMEDIATE

1 Warm-up
What do you know about the Royal family in Britain?

2 Royal objects
Match the words to the pictures.

a crest a crown a palace a robe a throne jewels

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.
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3 Royal connections
Match the words for people connected with royalty to their definitions.

1. a monarch a. a guard at the Tower of London

2. an aristocrat b. a king or queen
3. the heir to the throne c. a male servant who opens doors, serves food and runs errands
4. a beefeater d. a person who drives a car for important people
5. a footman e. a person with a high social rank
6. a chauffeur f. the person who will next be king or queen of a country

Can you think of the names of any other people connected with royalty? Work with a partner.

4 Royal verbs
Put the correct verbs in the right form into the sentences below.

abdicate accede crown reign rule succeed

1. When a king or queen decides that they don't want to be the monarch anymore, they .
2. Queen Victoria for over 63 years. Only Queen Elizabeth II has been a monarch longer.
3. The young prince will soon to the throne. Many think he is not old enough to be king.
4. The country was by a very unpopular king. The people wanted to get rid of him.
5. The king was by his brother when he died, as he had no heir.
6. They will her queen as soon as possible. The coronation will be at the cathedral.

5 Royal collocations
Match the verbs on the left to the words on the right to make collocations.

1. rule a. a battle
2. wear b. a kingdom
3. fight c. a title
4. abolish d. the coronation
5. inherit e. the crown
6. watch f. the monarchy

Now, create your own sentences for each of the phrases.

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6 Royal idioms
Match the idioms to their definitions.

1. All our guests get the royal treatment. You will have access to the 24hr pool, sauna and spa.
2. Pierre was the king of the castle. He had managed to beat everyone in the competition.
3. He often dreams that he will live like a king one day. He wants his own private jet.
4. His wife is really the power behind the throne. She makes all the decisions.
5. The house was fit for a king. It had three bathrooms and five bedrooms.
6. The lakes are the area's crown jewels. They attract thousands of visitors.

a. good enough for royalty

b. have a luxurious lifestyle
c. receive a lot of attention and care
d. the most successful or powerful person in a group
e. the most valuable or important thing in a place or that you own
f. the person who controls someone who has a more important position

Now, ask and answer these questions with a partner.

Do you know anyone that `lives like a king'?
Do your family and friends ever give you 'the royal treatment'?

7 Talking point*
Answer any of the questions below in pairs or small groups.

1. Does your country have a royal family? What do people think of them?
2. Do you think that we need monarchies in the 21st century?
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 Royalty - Key
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1- Warm-up

Encourage a short discussion.

2- Royal objects

Students can work alone and check in pairs.

1. a throne 2. a crest 3. a palace 4. a robe 5. jewels 6. a crown

3- Royal connections

Students can work in pairs and confirm their answers with the teacher.
1. b 2. e 3. f 4. a 5. c 6. d

4- Royal verbs

Students can work in pairs and confirm their answers with the teacher.
1. abdicate 2. reigned 3. accede 4. ruled 5. succeeded 6. crown

5- Royal collocations

1. b 2. e 3. a 4. f 5. c 6. d

6- Royal idioms

Students can work in pairs and confirm their answers with the teacher.
1. c 2. d 3. b 4. f 5. a 6. e

7- Talking point*

* Cultural note: Make sure that it is okay for students to discuss their views on their country's royal family before
doing this activity. Monitor students conversations. Make a note of any typical errors and write up useful language
on the board.
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