give up one of her privileges-her exemption from income tax in 1992. She called the year" horrible year".(p36, paragraph 2-3) 6)Residence The royal wealth also includes a number of royal palaces, such as buckingham Palace. Wind sor Castle and St. jame's palaces. The Monarch's residence in London is Buckingham Palace, which was built on the site of a house owned by the duke of Buckingham in 1708. It was then known as Buckingham House. It was bought by King George III for f28,000 in 1761. And it has been the Sovereign's London residence since 1837 Besides, the monarch has several other palaces or castles all over the country They are used when the monarch is on tour or holiday. Windsor Castle was built by William the Conqueror in the 1 l th century. It has been a princ ipal residence of the 7)Public Opinions towards the monarch Some people think the keeping of a monarch is too expensive. Since the monarch is out of date and non-democratic. and the monarch's function and lack power. the monarchy should be abolished and ced by a cheaper figurehead presid But public olls from time to time de strate majority support for the institution of monarchy as against a republic alternative are in favor Why do the british people still have a great affection for the Queen? The Queen is regarded as the living sy mbol of national unity She is to provide the natural focus for popular loyalty, embodying the highest standard of morality and the continuity of national history. Many traditional ceremonies and customs are associated with the monarch. Royal marriages and funerals are marked by impressive ceremonial, and the birthday of the Sovereign is officially celebrated every June oyal visits to various parts of the country arouse great interest among common people Most British people regard the monarchy as a long-established tradition The monarchy is the only unchangeable symbol of Britain. It represents the nation as a whole The Monarchy embodies the development of English history It demonstrates stability and continuity. It possesses neutrality with which people can feel secure Politicians come and go according to elections won or lost, and at any given moment every politician always has many determined opponents among those who do10 give up one of her privileges—her exemption from income tax in 1992. She called the year “horrible year”. (p36, paragraph 2-3) 6) Residence The royal wealth also includes a number of royal palaces, such as Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and St, Jame’s Palaces. The Monarch’s residence in London is Buckingham Palace, which was built on the site of a house owned by the Duke of Buckingham in 1708. It was then known as Buckingham House. It was bought by King George III for ￡28,000 in 1761. And it has been the Sovereign’s London residence since 1837. Besides, the monarch has several other palaces or castles all over the country. They are used when the monarch is on tour or holiday. Windsor Castle was built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. It has been a principal residence of the Sovereign. 7) Public Opinions towards the Monarch Some people think the keeping of a monarch is too expensive. Since the monarch is out of date and non-democratic, and the monarch’s functions are merely ceremonial and lack power, the monarchy should be abolished and replaced by a cheaper figurehead presidency. But public opinion polls from time to time demonstrate majority support for the institution of monarchy as against a republic alternative. That’s to say, most people are in favor of the Monarchy. Why do the British people still have a great affection for the Queen? The Queen is regarded as the living symbol of national unity. She is to provide the natural focus for popular loyalty, embodying the highest standard of morality and the continuity of national history. Many traditional ceremonies and customs are associated with the monarch. Royal marriages and funerals are marked by impressive ceremonial, and the birthday of the Sovereign is officially celebrated every June. Royal visits to various parts of the country arouse great interest among common people. Most British people regard the Monarchy as a long-established tradition. The Monarchy is the only unchangeable symbol of Britain. It represents the nation as a whole. The Monarchy embodies the development of English history. It demonstrates stability and continuity. It possesses neutrality with which people can feel secure. Politicians come and go according to elections won or lost, and at any given moment every politician always has many determined opponents among those who do