圣诞聚会使英女王私人府邸客房数量不足

时间：2013-12-27 07:26:50

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Her Majesty1 has invited the largest gathering2 in decades to celebrate Prince George's first Christmas, meaning her frantic3 staff will have to put some visitors in servants' rooms.

英女王伊丽莎白二世的私人府邸迎来参加圣诞聚会的王室成员。然而由于客房数量不够，某些来宾不得不住进佣人房。
 
Although even with some 30 of her nearest and dearest arriving today, the Queen still could find no room for Prince Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
 
The Duke of York and his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie are reportedly on the guest list, but their mother was left off.
 
Many who did get an invitation will have to share bedrooms, move to cottages on the estate or sleep in servants' quarters.
 
It is quite a change from last year, when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent Christmas Day with Kate's parents in Berkshire and Prince Harry4 was on duty in Afghanistan.
 
The year before, Prince Philip was in hospital for an operation.
 
Those likely to have servants' rooms include the Queen's nephew Viscount Linley, his wife Serena and their children. His sister Lady Sarah Chatto, her husband Daniel and children are also likely to be included.
 
They could be housed in what is known as the Bachelor Wing because it houses single male staff members, usually chefs and kitchen porters. The influx5 of guests could see them relegated6 to the footmen's bedrooms.
 
A source said: "Sandringham is a large house but everyone will be crammed7 in like sardines8. There are just so many young royals now with children and the numbers keep going up.
 
"It's great for the Queen but a nightmare to cater9 for."
 
Sandringham House, in Norfolk, has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs10 since 1862.
 
Despite being set in 600 acres of woodland, the house is small by royal standards and quarters are said to be 'cramped11'.
 
The Queen will insist on guests joining her today. The family follow the German tradition of opening presents on Christmas Eve before donning black tie for a candlelit banquet.
 
At 10pm, the women adjourn12, leaving Prince Philip to serve port or brandy to the men.
 
On Christmas morning, they attend St Mary Magdalene, the church on the estate, before a turkey lunch at 1pm. They watch the Queen's Christmas message on television before playing games.

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1 majesty MAExL     
n.雄伟，壮丽，庄严，威严；最高权威，王权
参考例句：
  • The king had unspeakable majesty.国王有无法形容的威严。
  • Your Majesty must make up your mind quickly!尊贵的陛下，您必须赶快做出决定！
2 gathering ChmxZ     
n.集会，聚会，聚集
参考例句：
  • He called on Mr. White to speak at the gathering.他请怀特先生在集会上讲话。
  • He is on the wing gathering material for his novels.他正忙于为他的小说收集资料。
3 frantic Jfyzr     
adj.狂乱的，错乱的，激昂的
参考例句：
  • I've had a frantic rush to get my work done.我急急忙忙地赶完工作。
  • He made frantic dash for the departing train.他发疯似地冲向正开出的火车。
4 harry heBxS     
vt.掠夺，蹂躏，使苦恼
参考例句：
  • Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
  • Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。
5 influx c7lxL     
n.流入，注入
参考例句：
  • The country simply cannot absorb this influx of refugees.这个国家实在不能接纳这么多涌入的难民。
  • Textile workers favoured protection because they feared an influx of cheap cloth.纺织工人拥护贸易保护措施，因为他们担心涌入廉价纺织品。
6 relegated 2ddd0637a40869e0401ae326c3296bc3     
v.使降级( relegate的过去式和过去分词 )；使降职；转移；把…归类
参考例句：
  • She was then relegated to the role of assistant. 随后她被降级做助手了。
  • I think that should be relegated to the garbage can of history. 我认为应该把它扔进历史的垃圾箱。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
7 crammed e1bc42dc0400ef06f7a53f27695395ce     
adj.塞满的，挤满的；大口地吃；快速贪婪地吃v.把…塞满；填入；临时抱佛脚( cram的过去式)
参考例句：
  • He crammed eight people into his car. 他往他的车里硬塞进八个人。
  • All the shelves were crammed with books. 所有的架子上都堆满了书。
8 sardines sardines     
n. 沙丁鱼
参考例句：
  • The young of some kinds of herring are canned as sardines. 有些种类的鲱鱼幼鱼可制成罐头。
  • Sardines can be eaten fresh but are often preserved in tins. 沙丁鱼可以吃新鲜的，但常常是装听的。
9 cater ickyJ     
vi.(for/to)满足，迎合；(for)提供饮食及服务
参考例句：
  • I expect he will be able to cater for your particular needs.我预计他能满足你的特殊需要。
  • Most schools cater for children of different abilities.大多数学校能够满足具有不同天资的儿童的需要。
10 monarchs aa0c84cc147684fb2cc83dc453b67686     
君主，帝王( monarch的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • Monarchs ruled England for centuries. 世袭君主统治英格兰有许多世纪。
  • Serving six monarchs of his native Great Britain, he has served all men's freedom and dignity. 他在大不列颠本国为六位君王服务，也为全人类的自由和尊严服务。 来自演讲部分
11 cramped 287c2bb79385d19c466ec2df5b5ce970     
a.狭窄的
参考例句：
  • The house was terribly small and cramped, but the agent described it as a bijou residence. 房子十分狭小拥挤，但经纪人却把它说成是小巧别致的住宅。
  • working in cramped conditions 在拥挤的环境里工作
12 adjourn goRyc     
v.（使）休会，（使）休庭
参考例句：
  • The motion to adjourn was carried.休会的提议通过了。
  • I am afraid the court may not adjourn until three or even later.我担心法庭要到3点或更晚时才会休庭。

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