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Podcast début
- Elizabeth, Harry, William, Diana or Camila.
- You probably know these names, but do you really know who they are and especially what links they have with each other and with the British community?
- Well today we’re going to reveal everything and you might be surprised.
- Welcome to the ’This is England’ podcast and as you probably guessed, this episode is dedicated to the Royal Family. « Hello Lina.
- » « Hello Inès.
- » « Hello to everyone.
- Let’s start with the first cliché.
- Lina, do you know how close the Queen of England is to the British people?
- » Lina répond : « Well, many people think that Queen Elizabeth the Second is like a mother to the English, they were devastated by her death...» Inès réagit en disant : «Oh yes, it goes a long way.
- To check, let’s listen to our English correspondent Thomas.
- Hello Thomas, can you hear us?
- » Vous répondez : « Yes, hello everyone » Inès enchaîne : « Is it true that the English are crazy about the Queen?
- » Vous expliquez : « Indeed, the British love the Royal Family and have been educated to appreciate it.
- For many, the Queen has been a part of their lives.
- So yes, we were devastated, she was like a member of our family.
- After that, it depends on the people, some people are less close to her and some people are just fans : they have vases, plates, teapots, paintings of her...
- » Inès plaisante alors en disant : « I was sure, the English love it but there are limits…» Lina embraye sur le second cliché : « In another cliché, apparently the English don’t like the new king as much and some even have a problem with him.
- » Inès se montre surprise : « Yes, when I heard about this, I was shocked, I didn’t think.
- Let’s ask Thomas, can you hear us?
- » Vous confirmez : « Well, Ines, you are not wrong.
- Charles’ popularity is not as high as the Queen’s.
- You know, we were so used to the Queen, I personally have always known her, so it’s an upset.
- And then, between you and me, he’s not very nice, I think.
- Between his comments on the animal condition or his excessive anger in public, I think the queen would be disappointed.
- But anyway, let’s not be unkind.
- » Inès ajoute amusément : « Ah, let’s wish him the best of luck in winning the hearts of the English !
- » Lina relance : « Now let’s move on to what I think is a much more serious, exciting, intriguing cliché.
- This is the one about Lady Diana.
- » Inès répond : « Exactly, I have always been fascinated by this case, even today.
- Dear Internet users, do you know this case, we’ll give you a little recap.
- » (Extrait radio) Lina : « Well, this is a fascinating case, why don’t we ask Thomas?
- » Répondant : « It’s a delicate question, it was a tragedy for the whole of England and it’s still a talking point.
- Some people think that her death was simply the result of a drunken taxi driver, others think it was a real accident organised by the royal family itself.
- But we have no proof.
- For me, I think it’s suspicious, I loved Diana but I don’t want to accuse anyone.
- » Lina : « I understand Thomas.
- And you, dear internet users, what do you think?
- Leave a comment and tell us what you think.
- » Inès : « And speaking of Diana, how do the British feel about Camilla Parker Bowles, Charles’ wife?
- » Inès : « Yes, because she was the mistress of Charles and she was not very popular with the public.
- Thomas, tell us more.
- » Thomas répondant : « Well, don’t get me wrong, at the beginning, the British had a hard time with her but little by little, things have changed.
- We’re beginning to like her, to get used to her since her wedding in 2005.
- And then, she does a lot of humanitarian work, she does charity work, so opinions are nuanced.
- Personally, I have nothing against her, I’m less of a fan of her than I was with Diana, but I don’t hate her and I don’t think the majority of British people do either.
- » Lina : « Here you go, Ines, you learn a lot, so not all the stereotypes are true.
- And finally, for the last cliché I’m going to suggest a little game at home.
- You have to guess the person. Are you ready?
- Here we go: I am an American actress who became famous for my role in a very popular TV series.
- I married a British prince in 2018, becoming a member of the British royal family. Who am I?
- » Inès, enthousiaste : « Meghan Markle ?!
- » Lina : « Exactly Ines, we’re going to talk about Meghan Markle’s place in the royal family.
- The last cliché, the one that has been in the news lately: the supposed war between the brothers Harry and William.
- » Inès : « Exactly, the British would be biased against Harry and Meghan, but Thomas, tell us, is this true? »
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