Culturally Diverse Britain British Heroes What Makes People

Culturally Diverse Britain British Heroes

What Makes People British? • Is it about having a passport?

Or is it more about ‘feeling’ British, and part of Britain’s diverse society ?

Geneology

Here are some examples of famous British people with diverse backgrounds…. .

British Musician Alexandra Burke • British R&B Singer • X Factor Winner • 4 million albums sold in the UK Background: • Jamaican, African, and Irish heritage.

British Politician Winston Curchill • Prime Minister during WW 2. • Number One in the BBC Greatest Britains top 100. Background. American Mother and British father

British TV Presenter Reggie Yates TV and radio presenter and actor Background: Ghanaian heritage

British Royalty Prince Phillip- Duke of Edinburgh. (Consort of Queen Elizabeth II for over 59 years) Background: • Born into the Greek Royal Family. • Joined the Royal Navy aged 18. • Married Elizabeth aged 30.

British Olympic Athlete Jessica Ennis Heptathlon champion Background: Jamaican father and British mother

British Olympic Athlete Mo Farrah- Runner World Champion-10000 m European Record- 5000 m Background • Born in war-torn African country Somalia. • Somali mother and British father. • Came to Britain aged 8, speaking very little English.

What qualities do these famous people have in common? • • • Determination Success Resilience Loyalty Pride …. and they are all British.