Prince Harry and Meghan May Not Visit the UK

哈利王子與梅根可能不會訪問英國


Introduction

Prince Harry is thinking about a trip to the UK. He is not sure if he can go because he does not have police protection.

哈利王子正在考慮前往英國旅行。由於缺乏警察保護,他不確定是否能成行。

Main Body

Prince Harry wanted to visit for five days. He wanted to help with the Invictus Games in Birmingham. He also wanted to visit charities in London.

哈利王子原計劃訪問五天。他希望協助在伯明翰舉辦的勇勢運動會。他也想訪問位於倫敦的慈善機構。

The government said no to his request for police. The police will protect him at a royal house. But they will not protect him in the street. He must pay for his own security from California.

政府拒絕了他的警察保護請求。警方將在皇室寓所提供保護,但不會在街道上提供保護。他必須自行支付來自加州的保安費用。

Prince Harry and King Charles are friends again. They spoke in September. The King has not seen his grandchildren since 2022. This trip was a chance for the family to meet.

哈利王子與查理三世國王已恢復關係。他們在九月進行了交談。國王自2022年起就沒見過他的孫子們。這次旅行本是家人團聚的一個機會。

Conclusion

The family will decide if they can travel soon. They need to feel safe first.

家人將很快決定是否能成行。他們需要首先感受到安全。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Want to' Pattern

In the story, we see a repeat of one specific feeling: Wanting something.

The Pattern: Person + want/wanted to + action

Examples from the text:

  • "He wanted to visit..."
  • "He wanted to help..."

How to use it for A2: When you talk about your dreams or a plan, use this structure. It is the simplest way to express a desire.

  • I want to learn English \rightarrow (Right now)
  • I wanted to sleep \rightarrow (In the past)

🛡️ Word Power: Protection

Notice how the text uses different words for the same idea: Safety.

  1. Police protection \rightarrow Officers keeping someone safe.
  2. Security \rightarrow A general system of safety.
  3. Feel safe \rightarrow The emotion of not being in danger.

Quick Tip: If you forget the word "protection," just use "safe." People will understand you!

Vocabulary Learning

protection (n.)
Something that keeps you safe from danger
Example:The president has police protection when he travels.
charities (n.)
Organizations that give help or money to people in need
Example:She gives money to charities that help children.
request (n.)
Asking for something politely
Example:The student made a request for more time to finish the test.
security (n.)
People or systems that protect a place or person
Example:There is a lot of security at the airport.
grandchildren (n.)
The children of your sons or daughters
Example:The grandmother loves to play with her grandchildren.
Practice A2 words in a crossword