On the weather front Cork has two seasons: Wet and Sunny and then there's Sunny and Wet. Being in the southwest we have the famous mild gulf stream influence - so palm trees abound - yes honestly. In winter it never really gets very cold and in summer it never really gets very hot.
Japan's royal family is the longest running royal family in the world....but, that being said, it is questionable whether 8 people out of 10 would be able to pick the Emperor's face out of a lineup. The UK Queen has travelled to the ends of the world and back. Her face would be recognized instantly by many, many more people.
The recorded genealogy of the British royal family traces back to the early Middle Ages. Although there is no strict legal or formal definition of who is or is not a member of the royal family, and different lists will include different people, those carrying the style His or Her Majesty (HM) or His or Her Royal Highness (HRH) are generally considered members. The current British royal family are members of the House of Windsor.