Culturally Diverse Britain British Heroes 1 What Makes People British? • Is it about having a passport? 2 Or is it more about ‘feeling’ British, and part of Britain’s diverse society? 3 Genealogy 4 Here are some examples of famous British people with diverse backgrounds….. 5 British Musician Alexandra Burke • British R&B Singer • X Factor Winner • 4 million albums sold in the UK Background: • Jamaican, African, and Irish heritage. 6 British Politician Winston Churchill • Prime Minister during WW2. • Number One in the BBC Greatest Britain's top 100. Background: • American mother and British father. 7 British TV Presenter Reggie Yates • TV and radio presenter and actor Background: • Ghanaian heritage 8 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. 9 British Olympic Athlete Jessica Ennis • Heptathlon champion Background: • Jamaican father and British mother 10 British Olympic Athlete Mo Farrah, Runner • World Champion-10000m • European Record- 5000m Background: • Born in war-torn African country Somalia. • Somali mother and British father. • Came to Britain aged 8, speaking very little English. 11 What qualities do these famous people have in common? • • • • • Determination Success Resilience Loyalty Pride • ….and they are all British. 12