The British Royal Family (B2)

📝 Exercise. Complete each sentence with the correct form: Past Simple or Present Perfect.

1. 👑 Since the 1930s, the royal family _____ itself as a “model family” in public life. a) presented b) has presented
2. 🎖️ During the Second World War, the monarchy _____ to appear more informal and relatable to the public. a) tried b) has tried
3. In 1939, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother _____ warmly with crowds during a trip to Canada. a) interacted b) has interacted
4. 🗂️ In the 1960s, “coloured immigrants or foreigners” _____ from clerical posts in the royal household. a) were banned b) have been banned
5. 🧩 Since that era, public debate about inclusion _____ around the institution. a) grew b) has grown
6. ✈️ In 1970, Queen Elizabeth II _____ a major tour of Australia and New Zealand. a) undertook b) has undertaken
7. 🚶 Over the years, the term “walkabout” _____ closely associated with royals meeting the public on tours. a) became b) has become
8. 📰 In 1992, relationship breakdowns _____ the monarchy’s “model family” narrative. a) damaged b) have damaged
9. 🕊️ In 1997, the family’s early response to Diana’s death _____ widely criticised. a) was b) has been
10. 🧭 In the 1990s, the family _____ the Way Ahead Group to discuss modernisation and public expectations. a) formed b) has formed
11. 🔧 Since its creation, the group _____ as a forum for navigating changes in public opinion. a) served b) has served
12. 🎗️ Over the years, senior royals _____ thousands of official engagements in the UK and abroad. a) carried out b) have carried out
13. 📜 For decades, the Court Circular _____ daily appointments and official events. a) listed b) has listed
14. 💒 In April 2011, Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s wedding _____ a surge of public goodwill. a) generated b) has generated
15. 🌍 In recent years, the royal household _____ criticism over environmental impact. a) faced b) has faced
16. 📊 In 2019, a YouGov poll _____ that roughly two-thirds of Britons supported keeping the monarchy. a) showed b) has shown
17. 🧳 In early 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex _____ from royal duties permanently. a) withdrew b) have withdrawn
18. 🔥 Since the scandal interview, arguments about racism and bias  _____ more intense. a) became b) have become
19. 👑 Since Charles III became king in September 2022, the monarchy _____ further pressure. a) faced b) has faced
20. 🎖️ In 2023, the Trooping the Colour balcony appearance _____ a widely circulated symbol. a) became b) has become