🇬🇧What do British People Think About The Royal Family?! 👑 | Q&A

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you for the shoutout!❤️❤️ I’m your biggest fan😍😍 Also love the way you finish each other’s sentences. Fave KZbinrs evaaa xxxx

[@osheas]

I totally noticed that too :) They're pretty adorable. Now I have to go check out your channel.

[@johanndominik2032]

06:31 As a foreigner, I still understand why you guys love the royal family. There is something magical when they appear somewhere. I couldn't imagine the UK without those beautiful weddings, Trooping the colour, Royal Ascot, Garter Day or the Queen's Christmas speech. I also admire the Queen for doing her duty now for 70 years! On the other side, I really feel sorry for the homeless guy outsite of Windsor Castle. I just would ask if it really changed his life (and that one of others) if the UK became a republic. So far as I know, the royals do quite a bit for society (e.g. The Prince's Trust). In addition to that, the absolute majority of the tax payer's money is used to maintain all that old buildings and castles and not so much for the royals themselves. Unless you guys want to take down Windsor castle or Buckimham palace, the tax payers still would have to pay for those expenses within a republic.

[@rebekahmcdermott5504]

I am American and I quite like the royal family. However, I do get the irritation over people’s taxes going towards their riches and luxuries that the majority of Britain doesn’t have. I mean it’s one thing for business people to become wealthy, but they have earned their money from hard work, especially if they weren’t born into wealth in the first place. The royals on the other hand, would have zero money if it weren’t for the working people of GB, so how is it fair that they live in the lap of luxury and are essentially the richest people in the UK, but have never actually had to work for their money? It’s a bit like the ridiculous amount of money that politicians make. It’s just asinine.

[@maryprather696]

My sister loved England's history. She new more about your history than her own country. And I guess I'm the same.

[@qdog568]

I just stumbled upon your videos, and I find them fantastic!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

thank you!

[@VABee59]

I was named after Queen Elizabeth. My sister was named after Queen Victoria. I’m 87% British! Just found out. I lived in a little village called Thorpe Mandeville, near Banbury! Best place for New Years is Scotland!

[@NadiaMeliOfficial]

Haha loved when you said 'we need to learn from America' VAPIANO is a german company :) Lovely system that they have, right? Love your channel btw, just discovered it today!!! Love xxx

[@ilmarmacedo3962]

congrats for 15 thousand subscribers, you really deserve this, your videos are awesome and so funny, i love it, carry on doing videos.

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Thank you! You're so lovely

[@airtightpuppy1]

British English with Joel & Lia Yes, and they're close to 16K as well. They do deserve it :)

[@dncordium9924]

Really enjoy watching you guys do Q&A! Can’t wait to see you next time!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Aw thanks Eliver!

[@teknekon]

Great job! Love these Q&A sessions. Very insightful. Thanks! Love and cheers! 👍💗😘🎉🇬🇧

[@MsShellMel]

From 15k in this video ... to 185k now!! WHOOP!! There's a topic for a new video ... how much you've grown in the past year! Congrats to you both and I look forward to another great year! Yes ... I'm all caught up and just viewing going backwards. LOL

[@swicheroo1]

In America, the waiters will split bills...But some establishments will limit how many splits per table. It's usually best to tell the waiter before ordering, because they can note your order on the computer!

[@AdrianSpencerElizalde]

Four words: God save the Queen!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Hear, hear!

[@duncanmiles6650]

A facist regime

[@dapygor9339]

@@duncanmiles6650 no, constitution monarchy

[@JS-qk1fv]

Hundreds of year of slave mentality is hard to get rid off. To each his own. Have fun supporting that despicable family.

[@biggussdickuss5184]

@@dapygor9339 it’s a Sex Pistols lyric.

[@maggiestruggler]

Love this. Congrats on 15K! ♡♡

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Thanks Maggie!

[@laurenjohanns9369]

I feel like almost every British guy is named Peter, is that true? Or is that only in the movies?

[@Mr.NiceGuy1986]

My English stepdad name is Peter lol

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

You two are just so sweet and enjoyable! Thank you for sharing.

[@cori8457]

15000 in December and 6 months later almost 100k. Your doing great.

[@CoffeeLover-mz7bk]

If I were British I would have a problem with the minor royals. Why would you want to pay for them?

[@LaudanumNt]

Jennifer ues

[@michaelnewton3121]

People pay in taxes to the royals less than a pound a year

[@daltonroller2998]

@@michaelnewton3121 You're missing the point. They should have more than enough money without having other people's money being *given* to them. They are *royals* after all.

[@brians9436]

Dalton Roller they are not actually taking other people’s money. In fact, the people take their money. A couple centuries ago, the king gave royal lands over to the country in exchange for an annual income. The royals get like 20% of that money. The country gets the other 80%

[@JML6988]

@@brians9436 I didn't know that. Thx.

[@MtlCstr]

Why do Brits call sweaters "jumpers"? Do you wear them for sports where you jump a lot? I don't wear them because they make me sweat, so I always assumed that was why they were thus named.

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

haha, neither of the words make sense! We need a new word!

[@jpw6893]

MtlCstr why do you call running shoes sneakers? Do you sneak about in them? I believe jumper is more a style rather than a specific item so a Cardigan, sweater would be called a jumper or jump which means short coat....or something like that.

[@MtlCstr]

Jason Williams Ummm... that's EXACTLY where the name came from. And it originated in Britain: www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/11/athletic-shoes-called-sneakers/

[@MtlCstr]

British English with Joel & Lia I knew I should have just looked it up: www.word-detective.com/2009/09/jumper-sweater/

[@София-д3р7д]

Sweater sounds gross!! Lol

[@tomfrazier1103]

I have read that Queen Victoria's excessive mourning after her husband Albert died made a lot of people consider ending the Monarchy in the later 1860s. Other members of my family have been to London, as a step-uncle was an NGO big shot, after securing a Doctorate from Oxford. I have only visited Switzerland and France. My favorite city was Geneva, the lake & all. Rural France was nice too. In Paris, I only walked across it between railway stations. I was fluent enough to get by, but as a recent H.S. graduate did not have loads of cash. I enjoyed my visit, and got along with people generally.

[@mykroyd]

Are you sure what u saw on the walls are trees instead of some kind of ivy, like boston ivy?

[@barbiebarrios4908]

I love the British Opinions in the Royal Family in Q&A and thank you, Joel and Lia ❄️🎄🇬🇧👑

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

You're welcome!

[@siyaoli8246]

Congraz!!!! Love the recommendations!! You are the best!! Can you guys do videos about how to make friends with British people or what kind of topics do you usually talk about when you meet someone new?

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Yes we will! We've done a similar video to that before I think it's called "how to keep a conversation flowing", have a watch!

[@Rob901]

Good Q & A . Very enjoyable

[@dmcdmtsdccec4]

Wow! Your subs jumped from 15k to 95k in 6months?? Awesome! Speaking of merch, i want a joel and lia t-shirt and mug!

[@KWIKEN]

Hi, My wife and I spent a week in London last year (then 3 days in Paris) and we found a great little eatery called "Ned's Noodles"... Wow, I wish they had those little shops in the USA... tasty food at reasonable prices. Had a great time at Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, Pickadilly, London Eye (next to our hotel) and riding the double-decker buses. ---Ken & Kathy from central Illinois

[@justanotherfluteguy]

Congrats on 15k!!!!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Thank you!!

[@ViwernWong]

I need a 2020 update

[@michaelbartelme9761]

I really love learning, and I learn a lot from your work. Thank you.

[@deettekearns9092]

What’s the name of the town? I didn’t make out what you said. Can I ask if you can do a listing of your questions/answers in the description box of your videos? That would be really helpful. Thanks.

[@b.3049]

Deette Kearns I think he said the city of Arendul! It’s in Sussex, UK. But yeah, that’s my close guess based on how he described it as much as how he pronounced it, haha!

[@deettekearns9092]

+Birgit - Thanks.

[@jonathanboyer768]

Hi!!! I've just discovered your videos, well done :-) I'm from reunion island and live in Surrey.

[@gertieshaw90]

I'm sure royalty are generally nice people but the way you guys worship them is sort of crazy to me as an American. I was shocked at how they made up the name Windsor and that George VI was really King Albert, Edward was really King David. I'm like what the - ?

[@merlyncharlesnieto]

Have fun in France and enjoy NYE!!!!!!!!!🖤🖤 you’re both really inspiring, because you just say what you want to say (the hate comments video) but you do it in a nice way, without offending anyone! Thank you for that and everything!💙💙💙

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Thanks Paula! That's very nice of you to say!

[@hopeziemba6474]

Your welcome. I just subscribed a few days ago and I love you.

[@WolverinePete]

One of my favorite U.K. destinations that I visited back in the 80's was Blackpool. I grew up near a seaside amusement park town in the U.S. so having had British friends at the time who lived near Blackpool, it was at the top of my list then. This was in the early 80s, long before your time. It's probably rundown like nearly all of our seaside amusement parks here now. Blackpool was the place to be back in the day. The girls, the food, the rides. As far as the Royals go I think most people here like Prince Harry. He is a vet, he is down to earth and seems like he pulls his own weight and it seems like he didn't inherit the pompousness that seemingly goes hand in hand with having been born privileged.

[@linafresco]

I love you guys!! Congratulations on 15k! Merry Christmas and a Happy new year from Belarus ;)) p.s. I'll be glad to watch a video about your top 10 restaurants/cafes/coffeshops in London.

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

We will definitely do that video for ya!

[@mayavidali6572]

Thank you for all your videos !!!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

You're so welcome, thanks for watching!

[@LV-bk4it]

British names? For men, I think of classic names like Simon, Alistair, Rupert, Hugh, Sebastian, Julian, Clive, Maurice, Neville, Oliver, Malcolm, Reginald, and Sinclair. For women, there's Antonia, Georgiana, Lucy, Sabrina, Cordelia, Jemima, Gemma, Rosalind, Alice, Amelia, Annabelle, Beatrix, Davida, and Carissa.

[@jordanhendrix2619]

Favorite restaurant: Lambert's Café, Home of the Throwed Rolls Wait an hour and a half to get inside, wait another half hour to get seated, and another half hour to eat, but it's worth it all! That food is the best food I have ever tasted! And I love the way the guy threw the rolls out, you could tell the guy loved his job!😂

[@robbmore9703]

What do you think of UK drill music

[@criskity]

Eurostar leaves from St Pancras, not King's Cross :)

[@pattygranillo2000]

I plan to someday go to the UK, what are the most interesting attractions or things to do there?

[@fairview3725]

I was looking at the different restaurants in London, and I don't think that I have ever seen such a different variety of food before. It's like every country in the world has opened a restaurant in London.

[@franklinthompson7336]

We have a Vapiano in Charlotte, North Carolina! Love that place

[@mr_mars_vr]

6:30 is where the Royals question is asked

[@sherrillsmith8380]

Greetings, Joel and Lia! I am a second generation American; when my mother's father was twelve, he and his parents immigrated to America from Scotland (Loch Lomond area). I have read British history for a very long time, love the beautiful countries and counties of the UK, and enjoy your channel greatly. Your openness, generosity, and energy are lovely to experience via KZbin. Great job; very well done! Last year CGP Grey, an American living in London, had an episode on his channel called, "The True Cost of the Royal Family Explained" at kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJncipqknc1-fNk. It is truly excellent break-down of the costs and profits involved with the Royals. As a pragmatic American businessman, he sounds like an accountant defining the amazing money-making machine that is The Queen and Her Family. It is an excellent presentation and one that make strike envy in people of other countries. Your Royals go on living their lives and Americans (especially) flock to visit your shores, cities, towns, and castles to feel connected. George III might have lost us 241 years ago; however, millions of us feel the ties.

[@shaeelynn]

If we never to get your free welcome pack is it actually free? And what is your welcome pack exactly?

[@michaelnewton3121]

Just so you know, the taxes you pay every year to the royals is less than a fucking pound.

[@laurenjohanns9369]

Have you watch the documentary, Crown? I LOVE the queen and she is so ambitious! She is one of the strongest in the family, with Prime Minister Winston Churchill! I love your support and if you had to go to one state in the US, which one would it be?

[@MaxAmSax]

Did you know Vapiano is actually a German chain? :P not even Italian.. If you're traveling around Europe consider going up to one of the big cities in the Netherlands, lovely on nye :)

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Really? We had no idea! Just assumed it was Italian! I love the Netherlands - been there 3 times. Haven't been for years though. Would love to go back! J

[@serinat2181]

Fab as usual 🤗

[@jhayenaq]

The restaurant bill splitting thing in America is so easy because we have a tipping culture. US servers also hate splitting checks, but they are kissing butt to get a better tip, so they are nice about it and try their hardest.

[@emilymccallister1644]

I visited London during NYE 2017, and it was great viewing from St. James's Park!

[@victoriamr886]

more Q&A !!!! love it

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Glad you like them!

[@anastaciakonstantynova3047]

Thank you guys! Wish you happy holidays ❤️ and thank you so much for everything you do to help people learning English. I noticed that each country has certain stereotypes or beliefs about people who live in. German people are said to be amazingly punctual, Italian people usually are exceedingly emotional and so on. My question is- which of stereotypes about British people, in your opinion, are true and which are false?

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Aw thanks Anastacia! That's very kind of you to say! We're so happy you enjoy and learn from our videos! I think the biggest stereotype of British people is that we're super polite. But not sure that that's completely true! What about where you're from?

[@anastaciakonstantynova3047]

British English with Joel & Lia Thank you for your answer! I'm from Ukraine. But I live currently in Bavaria. Sooo many people are much mistaken thinking that Ukraine is an unknown part of Russia 😂 lots of people think that my favorite drink is vodka what is 1000% bollocks 😂

[@cleoldbagtraallsorts3380]

We do love tea, pubs, literature, and curry!

[@MasqueradeCrew]

Wait staff in America are also tipped. Are they tipped in the UK? I'm guessing not. If a waiter goes the extra mile and splits the bill like a boss (not always done), I would consider tipping even higher than usual because I know that it involves extra work.

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Yeah they’re tipped but it’s not compulsory as wages for waiters in the UK are higher than in the US. So they don’t rely on tips for their living. It’s literally just seen as an added bonus if they do get tips. 10% is usually seen as generous.

[@benjaminphilips3737]

At 11:15 What's the name of Joel's bf? Doug?

[@fiatdragon]

Hey guys American...so the Royals question. It is true in some sense about poverty, but honestly I have worked with the less fortunate for much of my adult life...it would not matter if u gave all the tax money to the homeless there would still be homeless. On top of that cultural identity is so important...cough cough I know the british took that away from a lot of cultures in the past and unfortunately we did the same thing to the American Indian and Samoans of Hawaii so I get it, but i think keeping our traditions and national identity is important to understanding who we are. We can always learn from our past, but we should never just ignore where we came from. I love watching u 2 keep up the good work

[@rachelhowell2361]

You may think it is crazy but I always watch your videos even tho I am English they are so enjoyable to watch xx

[@Dznytoy]

So what are your day jobs?

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Mainly just this now! Joel does voiceovers and Lia edits videos for other KZbinrs.

[@ronaldlabieniec987]

Hi, Joel and Lia. Just found your channel ( May 12, 2018). I love it-- and I love you. ( i know : classic American overstatement; still, it's true ). I love Britain and British youtubers, such as Zoella, A!fie Deyes, Mark Ferris, and Jim Chapman. You've just joined that list. You two are so smart,funny,and appealing. And, Joel, you are just WAY too cute! (No shade, Lia. You're very attractive, but,as you'd say in the U.K., I fancy Joel.). Suggestion for video: Since you both went to drama school, how about performing a short scene from a British play (one that doesn't require a royalty payment) that ties into the theme of your channel, Being British ? Thanks for all the great videos. Love from Connecicut, U.S.A. (Just north of New York), Your new subscriber, Ron L.

[@karenhanania9014]

I think this video may have been mis-labled. It doesn't have much about the royal family in it! It's about good places to visit and eat in London.

[@georgepineault565]

As far as places to live, anywhere in England, what would be the ideal city to live in that has the country feel, and w/o the noise of the city, but still close enough to the city to do your food shopping or whatever? I am more of a "sticks" man myself than wanting all the noise of the city.

[@candyclews4047]

YAY! I'm originally from Arundel and it's lovely (although there is a prison nearby!)

[@lucywheeler198]

Best place to live in the UK ~ Cornwall x

[@suzannavarner7600]

You should do a video talking about differences between American and British words for clothing- braces/suspenders/garters/jumpers/trousers ect....

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Will add it to our list, thanks Suzanna!

[@teknekon]

Congrats! Over 16k subscribers! You guys are amazing! Keep. It. Up. You both deserve this. Thanks for all your help and insight. Enjoy the New Year festivities. Love and cheers! 👍💗😘🎉🇬🇧

[@santiagoe.5217]

Is it jumper or jersey?

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

We say jumper. But Americans would use jersey for the same thing

[@nelsonricardo3729]

When I think English names, Nigel is the first to pop into my head. Lots of Brits called Nigel; few Americans named that.

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Oh really? I just assumed that'd be an American name too!

[@Tuning_Spork]

"Nigel" is definitely the prototypical British name, to Americans. Jeremy and Angus come in close seconds.

[@JML6988]

@@Tuning_Spork then there's Jude.

[@ef01mw]

...is Buford or Jubal an English name?

[@tomfrazier1103]

Buford might be an Angicisation of a French name "Beaufort". Jubal is a Bible name, Old testament Israel.

[@leslieharris2536]

In America, jumpers are called sweaters.

[@mayganphynix8267]

oh wow! one of Joel's favorite restaurants is a Vegan one. Vegan alternatives are soo amazing now for sure!! 😍🍔

[@mariahale2713]

What are u New Year resolutions?

[@exoduskamman1413]

The issue I have with it, the Queen insists that everyone from around the world that she meets adopts HER ways, HER customs, and entirely disregard their own. And then has the audacity to claim disrespect if she’s treated like… a human being? And thinks people uneducated or unrefined if they don’t behave by her arbitrary rules. No one. Is above. Reproach. And obviously she has zero respect for anyone or anything. When she meets other royals does she have to study a list of dumb rules and then perform like a circus dog while avoiding all the idiotic things they said not to do? No. She doesn’t. But that is exactly what she expects of the rest of the world. Like seriously what is so disrespectful about considering everyone’s needs and not just hers? NOTHING. The royal family bothers me

[@Alex-ef7mu]

Lia.. just so you know, VAPIANO is NOT real Italian food.. Italian food is way better, but if you like it it’s no problem

[@karenhanania9014]

I LOVE the white cuffs!

[@jenny1992mcfc]

I live just outside Manchester in a little countryside village that's really pretty and I get Lia, after the Manchester terror attack last year I've been into Manchester once whereas before it happened I was in Manchester every month just coz I'm still scared of anything happening.

[@dougwheeler1265]

OK, so a question was asked about what do people in the UK think of the Royals. And you guys said that you love them and what they do for the UK, etc. My question is, and excuse me for being so naïve, because I have no clue about the Royals, but what do they do for you guys, for the UK? What is their roll? What do they contribute to the UK? Like I said, I no nothing about them, why they are there, what they do for the UK.....etc.

[@ezekiel3919]

Do you guys split KZbin money?

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Yep! 50/50!

[@jamiejay4640]

Arundel is very beautiful and inside the castle is gorgeous

[@Alex-ef7mu]

I love you guys!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Love ya too xx

[@taliamay93]

Do a meet and greet! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

We have some plans for that next year.... maybeeee! ;)

[@Pommy1957]

Harrogate in North Yorkshire was voted the happiest place to live in the UK.

[@sashloves9542]

I've been watching this channel for a while now, and this may be a silly question but are there two Lia's?!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

haha, no! She had a septo/rhinoplasty last month thanks why she looks a bit different x

[@sashloves9542]

British English with Joel & Lia oh right haha! I feel awful for asking now, you look great! X

[@laurenjohanns9369]

Do you guys have April Fool's, on April 1st? Or celebrate it?

[@BomberFletch31]

About your favourite restaurants, what about your favourite restaurants that serve traditional English food? I'm planning to visit London in 2018 and I'd love to try everything English while I'm there :)

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

We will definitely be doing a video on this at some stage. Because London is so metropolitan and multicultural there aren't any traditional English restaurants that we can think of. Your best bet is to go to a pub! There are thousands of them in London, and they're very traditional!

[@mysunettingpoem1244]

Aren't the royals rich not because of how much they get every year but because of their estates? Like all of their properties that are worth so much

[@jamessmeyer]

Wait are they not a couple

[@robcog1451]

What has changed that now you’re afraid to celebrate NYE in London?

[@nouraii]

It's a dream of mine to visit London, but I've never even thought about the royals and I don't understand how they attract tourists. It's not like we are guaranteed to see them if you go there. Congratulations on 15k! :)

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

I think it's just that lots of people love the whole 'fairytale' nature of the Royal family and all the weird, old traditions that come with it. So it makes the UK, but particularly London, very attractive. But also, the amount of Royal-related tourist destinations there are brings in so much money: Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, St Jame's Palace etc. Thank you! Hope you can make it to London one day!

[@TheIndemir]

They are one of the few long standing royal families in the world . And the palaces are beautiful.

[@laurac5451]

All you have to do is say individual bills before they take your orders.

[@jenniedarling3710]

I have the best of both worlds. I live in a village just outside Oxford. Friendly village life, a few minutes to Oxford. An hour and a half to London one way and Birmingham the other way. If can put up with students and tourists Oxford is great and best place to live in the UK.

[@XAlienPresidentX-fv6oz]

U sure bout dat

[@jenniedarling3710]

@@XAlienPresidentX-fv6oz yes

[@Alan.Endicott]

7:56 If I meet a Simon or a Julian or an Oliver they are nearly 100% British.

[@genkotsu2205]

I've got accepted to University of London for the next April. I strongly want you to hold meet-up party then:)

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Ah congratulations!!! You must be so pleased! I'm sure we'll bump into you at some stage - London is actually quite small! Which university is it?

[@chudasurawech3724]

What happened to Lia?

[@claveworks]

We are a democracy and the Royal Family has no input on the running of the country. That said, they are influential around the world in a positive way, and in terms of actual money I am pretty sure they are a net gain. Historically we have had good and bad monarchs, and even none during that short period while we were a Republic, but never tore them down and wiped them out like they did in Russia and France. There are 27 other countries with monarchs including Denmark, Norway, Japan, and Cambodia, while the queen is monarch to a further 15 places besides the UK. I am more in favour than against because the whole thing links back to our History. You can go back to before there was a Britain, before England, to the times of Wessex and Mercia and still find out stuff like King Cerdic ruled Wessex from 519 - 534 ad - and trace all the stuff that happened from then until now. That is amazing to me...

[@samanabeysekara720]

our poor family ...but we can study my son uk degree he took uk schoship bachtop in uk ...srila kan 1 'st studant in srilanka he want naw study masters but we dont have money you can help my son he's name is shamod dilan Abeysekara you can help yes or no you can reply me plz .....he dont know i taken help you ...

[@bigdog44pc]

I love it how people think that they have to be vegetarian order to enjoy vegetarian food. I'm a total omnivore and I still enjoying eating a veggie sandwich.

[@nathanhittle9457]

I spent a few weeks in London and Paris this summer and loved the shit out of it, but I was SO relieved to get back home to the land of split checks lololol

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

hahaha! "loved the shit out of it", you're so funny! Yeah you guys do split checks the best

[@aaronabreu6316]

Good to hear others views for and against.