Daughters of the British Empire in Kansas

1 HAMPTON COURT The Maze at Hampton Court was designed around 1700 and is currently planted with yew. It covers a third of an acre, and is the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze. It is well-known for being confusing and includes twists, turns and dead ends. 2 BLENHEIM PALACE photo: the Guardian The Marlborough maze incorporates cannonballs, trumpets, flags and even a V sign in honour of Winston Churchill. It takes six people with hedge trimmers a week to prune the maze's 2

1 Bradley Wiggins - Cycling Sir Bradley Marc Wiggins, CBE just this week became Britain's most decorated Olympian with a total of 8 medals including 5 gold. Starting his Olympic career 16 years ago in Sydney with a bronze, 5 games later he wins the same event this time with gold (again). Shall we see him again in Tokyo 2020? 2 Steve Redgrave - Rowing Sir Steven Geoffrey Redgrave CBE DL is a retired British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1

10 She can take apart and reassemble a car engine. 9 Princess Elizabeth joined a Military Training Scheme during the Second World War, like many young women of the time, and trained as a mechanic. (see above). It was there where she learnt to ride a motorcycle. Pictured here riding a 250cc BSA C10 cycle. 8 She doesn't need a passport - Since a British passport is issued in her name, it is unnecessary for her to have one. 7 She doesn't need a driver's license - same reason as

1 THORNBURY - Gloucestershire Thornbury dates back to the 10th century and has a long history including ties with William the Conquerer and it's use by Henry VIII during his honeymoon with Anne Boleyn. Though it has no moat it is a castle made for royalty and you can spend the night here. Check out their website. https://www.thornburycastle.co.uk/thornbury-castle Photo By Arpingstone (Adrian Pingstone) at en.wikipedia - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons., Public Do