Any chocolates sent to the Royal Family are immediately destroyed in case they’re poisoned.
poisoned — ядовитый
The Queen sleeps under linen sheets and woolen blankets. She isn’t that keen on duvets.
linen — льняной
duvet — пуховое одеяло
The Queen prefers the radio to television, with BBC Radio Four as her favourite station. There are radios on her bedside tables at all her residences.
When dining together, the Queen and Philip drink sweet German wine.
The Queen likes a special blend of tea made by R. Twining&Company. She has it with milk and no sugar.
The Queen hates people petting her corgis. Visitors who try to pat the dogs are sharply told, “Don’t do that! They don’t like it”. What she really means is she doesn’t like it.
pet, pat — гладить
sharply — резко
The Queen has seven state limousines: five Rolls-Royces and two Daimlers. They’re all painted maroon.
limousine — лимузин
maroon — темно-бордовый цвет