10 Strangely Cool British Traditions Still Practiced Today In modern times many customs have been cast aside, existing only in stories about how things used to be. Not all of them, though. Here are 10 strangely cool UK traditions practiced to this day. Number 10. Wearing wigs in court. The practice of judges and lawyers donning horsehair coifs dates back to the 17th century. Not all courts and cases require them, but there are those who choose to wear them anyway. Number 9. Permission to marry. This really only applies to those who are descendants of King George the Second. For those who are, it means that a representative of the ruling monarchy must be present at the wedding to extend written consent. Number 8. Custodian helmets. As far as traditions go, this one almost didn’t make it. Even though they fell out of favor for regular use over 30 years ago, some police forces are putting them back into regular rotation. Number 7. The Guards at Buckingham Palace. Where else would you find soldiers wearing outfits as good as these? The infantry soldiers seen guarding the palace not only serve a ceremonial role, but are also elite soldiers. Number […]
| to cast aside | félredobni, félretenni |
| court | bíróság |
| to don | felölteni |
| coif | főkötő |
| case | ügy |
| permission | engedély |
| to apply to someone | vonatkozni valakire |
| descendant | leszármazott |
| to extend | kiterjeszteni |
| custodian helmet | őrségi sisak |
| to fall out of favor | kikerül a használatból, kimegy a divatból |
| Guards | Őrség |
| infantry | gyalogság |
| ruler | uralkodó |
| to boost | erősíteni, fokozni |
| regardless | függetlenül, tekintet nélkül |
| congratulatory | gratuláló, üdvözlő |
| milestone | mérföldkő |
| to issue | kibocsátani |
| to payrent | lakbért fizetni |
| to commemorate | megemlékezni |
| title-holder | címviselő |
| pearly | gyöngyös |
| to aid | segíteni |
| to outline | körvonalazni |
| agenda | tennivalók listája |