chapter 1 AMC british royal family

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing key events, declarations, and concepts related to how the British Royal Family balances national unity and Commonwealth plurality.

Royal Christmas Message

An annual tradition first broadcast on the BBC by King George V in 1932, allowing the Sovereign to address the United Kingdom and associated countries.

Coronation of Elizabeth II

A 1953 event at Westminster Abbey watched live by over 20 million people on television, marking the modernization of the Monarchy.

1981 Royal Wedding

The wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, dubbed 'the Wedding of the Century,' which attracted 750 million viewers worldwide.

1949 London Declaration

The declaration that established the Commonwealth of Nations following post-WWII decolonization.

1971 Singapore Declaration

The declaration governing the Commonwealth by shared values under the principle 'Unity is in our strength'.

Commonwealth of Nations

A diverse organization encompassing 56 countries and 2.5 billion citizens across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific.

1977 Silver Jubilee

A major milestone during which Queen Elizabeth II demonstrated global outreach by traveling to over 120 nations.

Gambia's 2013 Commonwealth Exit

The 2013 departure of Gambia from the Commonwealth after viewing the association as a 'neo-colonial institution'.

Maldives' 2016 Commonwealth Exit

The 2016 departure of the Maldives from the Commonwealth, citing 'interference in domestic affairs'.

Passing of Elizabeth II

The death of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96, which raised lingering questions regarding the future cohesion of the UK and the former Empire.