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There is a new royal wedding in the UK. Princess Eugenie, Granddaughter of Elizabeth II, marries Jack Brooksbank. The groom works as an ambassador for a tequila brand and does not have any titles. The couple has been dating for about 8 years. What is known about the ceremony? And what status will Eugenia of York have after the wedding? Albina Khazeeva found out.
Princess Eugenie is 28 years old. She is the daughter of Elizabeth II's second son and ninth in line to the throne. Officially, Eugenie should be addressed as “Her Royal Highness.” The princess met her lover back in 2010, at the ski resort of Verbier in Switzerland. Jack Brooksbank says it was love at first sight. He himself studied at a prestigious private school, after which he went into the restaurant business. He worked as a waiter and bartender, and then became the manager of a fashionable nightclub in London. Earlier this year, while on vacation in Nicaragua, he proposed to Evgenia. The princess says that this came as a complete surprise to her:
“The lake was so beautiful. The water in it was an amazing color, I had never seen anything like it. It was an incredible moment. Although we had been dating for 7 years, I cried. It was just the perfect moment."
After the wedding, Eugenie will remain a princess, although without the “York” prefix. In this case, she can take her husband's surname and in this case will also be called Mrs. Brooksbank. Jack himself may receive a title, but not a very significant one, for example, count. In any case, the wedding will be celebrated on a royal scale. It will last two days. The ceremony will take place in the same chapel where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married. The couple will then tour Windsor, after which the newlyweds and their guests will go to a reception with the Queen and end the evening, presumably at the Royal Cottage there in Windsor. The next day the celebration will continue outdoors.
In some moments, the bride and groom decided to deviate from tradition, in particular, they chose an atypical cake - red velvet with chocolate filling. It will be covered with ivy and flowers in autumn colors. There are many celebrities among those invited to the second royal wedding of the year in Great Britain. Including David and Victoria Beckham, Elton John, George Clooney and his wife. And during the service he will perform Italian singer Andrea Bocelli. How much will the ceremony cost? Unofficial estimates suggest the wedding could cost £2 million. It is known that all expenses, except for security costs, will be covered by the royal family. This is an important detail for British society, says Andrey Kulikov, CEO of the research company Europe Insight:
“The British royal family is one of the richest in Europe. This is ensured not so much by state support, but own fund family who makes investments, and, in fact, from these investments the royal family receives income that allows it to cover numerous expenses. Recently, indeed, the topic has repeatedly arisen that, for example, state spending on the royal family should be reduced, or they should be eliminated altogether, because they are already quite wealthy and can provide themselves with everything they need.”
Ordinary Britons will also be able to see the royal wedding live: the royal court raffled off about a thousand tickets for the ceremony in a lottery. The number of applications exceeded the number of places by 100 times.
It is curious that Princess Eugenie will not have any plastic items at her wedding - she is concerned about the problem of such waste and has even made her home a plastic-free zone.
In the French-speaking part of the bilingual canton of Valais, 11 kilometers from Martigny. It is the capital ski area"Four Valleys", which also includes the resorts of Thion, Vaisona and Nendaz. The resort is located at an altitude of 1.5 km above sea level; ski area – 3300-1500 km.
General information about the resortVerbier is a fairly old settlement: the first written mention of it dates back to 1150, but it is known that it existed earlier: this is evidenced by burials found nearby dating back to the 4th century BC. The history of Verbier as a resort began in 1925, when a group of enthusiasts, having made a 15-kilometer trek from the village of Sembrashe, decided to ski back down. The descent made the most favorable impressions, and they decided to repeat it soon. Year after year, the number of their followers grew.
Today, the Verbier resort is considered the best in and one of the best in the world thanks to its excellent pistes, well-functioning transport system and the highest level of service. Verbier hosts world championships and other sports competitions. alpine skiing(including for juniors), freeride and paragliding, as well as such important cycling races as the Tour de Suisse and Tour de France. At the end of January there is a 24 Hours Freeride competition in which teams earn as many Swiss francs as the number of kilometers they ride, after which all money earned goes to charity.
Here is the main base and campus of Les Elfes International, where teenagers from all over the world can learn languages (English, German, French and Italian), combining learning with wonderful relaxation and sports - skiing or cycling, depending on the season.
Weather in Verbier
The climate in Verbier is quite cool. Even in June and July, the hottest months, the average daily temperature is only +15°C. The coldest months are December and January, the thermometer does not rise above 0°C, and the average daily temperature is -6°C. There is quite a lot of precipitation here, and the amount varies little between months.
Verbier offers active summer rest: there are about 400 km walking routes and more than 200 for mountain bikers. Climbers and paragliding fans come here. For lovers of less active and extreme recreation there are two golf courses.
Ski slopesThe Four Valleys area, of which Verbier is the capital, offers a total of 420 km of pistes - both black pistes for true ski experts and blue pistes for beginners. This area includes about 20 ski centers, the largest of which are Mont Fort and Savoler in close proximity from the village of Verbier, Super-Saint-Bernard, which is closer to the Italian border, as well as Nendaz, Thion and Vaisonne.
The resort itself offers more than 200 kilometers of marked pistes, of which more than 80 km are black pistes, 31 are red, and 65 are blue. They are served by 48 lifts. If some time ago the resort was notorious for poor organization of the lifts and transport network, which generated long queues, now this problem has been solved.
The ski resort in Verbier is open from December to mid-April, but a special Jumbo cable car from La Chaux can take you to the Mont Fort glacier, where the best summer ski slopes in Switzerland are located. The resort's best mogul black piste begins from Mont Fort. Off-piste descent through the forest is also popular among professionals. From the summit of Savoler and Les Ruinettes there are several excellent red and black runs. From the top of Les Atlas, where you can go by gondola, there are also mainly tracks for professionals.
The blue slopes are mainly found in the Bruzon region, which is located on the opposite side of the Drance des Bagnes valley, and in the Station sector just above Verbier. Most of green slopes are located in the Mains de Riddes ski area - there are about 60% of them, another 30% are blue, which is why this area is jokingly called a “children’s playground”. Mont Fort is also home to the resort's main snowboarding area; the main service stations are at Mont Fort and La Chaux; There is a snow park on Savolere, which rightfully occupies one of the first places among similar parks not only in Switzerland, but throughout Europe.
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The village of Verbier offers not only skiing and snowboarding - it has an excellent infrastructure, and resort guests have swimming pools, sports complex, saunas, tennis courts, cinemas and much more. There are also nightclubs open until 4 am.
Lovers of intellectual pastime can visit the Glass Museum, the Museum of the Alps, the Nanuk Gallery, which displays Inuit art, and Art Museum. Excursions to the ancient forge and Verbier Castle, built in the 12th or 13th centuries by the Count of Savoy (it was first mentioned in 1287) and presumably destroyed in 1476, are very popular. You can also visit a cheese factory, bakery and see the highest arched dam in Europe, located near the settlement, in the Val de Bagne valley. In the west of the resort, the preserved chapel of St. Christopher, dating from the end of the 17th century, is interesting.
If you come to , you don’t have to think about what to do with them: local tourist office A number of activities have been developed that are interesting for children of different ages. And if you just want your baby to be looked after, children's clubs will take on this task. They are designed for children of different ages, for example, Schtroumpfs is ready to take care of children starting from the age of three months, and Kids Club is designed for older children - from 3 years old.
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Verbier provides a lot of options for accommodation: there are many hotels, private guesthouses, and chalets. Service in Verbier hotels, as elsewhere in, is at a very high level. Best Reviews The following hotels received guests: 5* Le Chalet D'Adrien, W Verbier, 4* La Cordee des Alpes, Hotel Vanessa, Luxury Penthouse Apartment Kim, Le Chalet de Flore, 3* Rodasia, BnB Les Sapins Bleus, Trois Meleze, Apartment la Vieille Fontaine, Mondzeu Apartments, Mini Chalet Four Srasons.
RestaurantsVerbier is famous not only for its slopes and nightlife, but also for its cuisine. Traditional cuisine Valais valley - dense and satisfying; The "Valesian plate", which can be ordered in any restaurant, contains smoked lard, sausages, ham, dried meat and cheese. A traditional dessert made from crushed rye bread, soaked in a mixture of elderberry juice and red wine, with the addition of dried fruits and raisins - sii - is also very satisfying. You should definitely try the raclette cheese and the cured meat prepared according to the local traditional recipe.
The best national restaurants in Verbier are La Marmotte, Sonalon, Сordee des Alpes, Le Grenier at the Chale d'Adrien Hotel, La Grange, Au Vieux Verbier, Relais des Netsu, Cabane Les Chamoix, Le Channe, the signature cuisine restaurant Montpelier, Le Dahu, Marlenaz, Chez Dany.
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If you decide to relax in Verbier (Switzerland), you should be interested in how to get to the resort. From it it is located approximately 165 km; You can take a train to Martiny and Chablis, and then change to a bus that goes to Verbier. The trip will take you about 3 hours. The resort is 300 km away; From there you can also take a train to Martiny and change to a bus, or take a train to Le Chable and from there take a gondola to Verbier. The gondola runs every 15 minutes. The journey from there will take just over 4 hours.
Verbier is a classic Alpine ski resort, which many probably consider the best in all the Alps. At least Verbier's reputation is more than worthy. He is part ski region“4 Valleys”, uniting 412 kilometers of slopes, which are served by 92 lifts. From Verbier there is access to the slopes of such resorts as Vaisonne, Nendaz, Savoler, Thion and others. Verbier is generally considered not a beginner's resort, despite its 19 blue runs. There are also 20 red slopes and 5 black ones, so more or less experienced skiers and snowboarders feel most confident here. If there is insufficient snow, the 52 cannons available in Verbier are used. The elevation difference is 1500-3330 meters. In general, in Verbier there are enough options for lovers different types skiing, for example, even for fans of cross-country skiing, not to mention snowboarders, because this is where one of the most popular competitions in this sport, Xtreme, is held. In addition, Verbier is a great place to relax after skiing, as it is also famous for its après-ski. Places such as Le 71 Point Bar, Nelson Pub, Mont Fort Pub and others are responsible for quality gatherings for the many tourists who come to Verbier.
Prices
The cost of a ski pass directly depends on the number of days, season and your age. The prices listed below refer to the main season, all others - check on the official website.
Verbier
- 1-day ski pass: adults - 75 francs; pensioners and youth - 64 francs; children - 38 francs.
- 6-day ski pass: adults - 366 francs; pensioners and youth - 311 francs; children - 183 francs.
"4 Valleys"
- 1-day ski pass: adults - 77 francs; pensioners and youth - 65 francs; children - 39 francs.
- 6-day ski pass: adults - 373 francs; pensioners and youth - 317 francs; children - 187 francs.
- Adults: born 1956-1994
- Youth: born 1995-2004
- Pensioners: born 1943-1955 (those born before 1938 are entitled to additional discount -15%)
- Children: born 2005-2012
How to get there
The nearest airports are Sion (55 km), Geneva (160 km), Zurich (280 km). Nearest railroad station— Martigny, from where you can get there by bus
Verbier is part of the ski area and is the capital of the Four Valleys region, where there are more than 400 km of slopes and about a hundred lifts. The Swiss ski resort of Verbier is often called French due to its location in the canton of Valais - the “French” part of the country.
How to get there
Nearest airport: Geneva (170 km)
By train: to the city of Martigny, then to Le Chable, then by bus or ski lift to Verbier.
By car from Geneva: highway A9 to Martigny, then to Le Chable and Verbier. If you are traveling to Nendaz, take the A9 highway towards Sion; before reaching it, turn right and climb to the resort (16 km).
Where to stay
Chalet d'Adrien
The hotel is in a small chalet located opposite the ski lift to Savoleyres. Part of the Relais & Chateaux group. 25 luxury rooms and luxury suites. SPA, sauna, steam room. Several great restaurants.
www.chalet-adrien.com
Nevai
Design hotel located near the main square of the resort, in the center of all the action. In 2011, it joined the Design Hotels group. 33 superior rooms 2 penthouses. Located here night club Farm Club.
www.nevai.ch
King's Parc
The hotel is in the very center of the resort. 17 suites. Nice restaurant, night club. Sauna. Care for children.
www.kingsverbier.ch
Vanessa
The hotel is located near central square resort, next to the Mondzeu sports center. 55 standard, but quite comfortably furnished rooms. There is a sauna and jacuzzi. Restaurant and piano bar.
www.hotelvanessa.ch
Les 4 Valles
The most inexpensive hotel in this category is located next to the Medran ski lift. 20 rooms, B&B, sauna.
www.les4vallees.com
Les Chamois
40 seats. Simple and cozy, no frills. Located next to the ski lift and the center of the resort.
www.hotel-chamois.ch
Ermitage
The hotel is located on Verbier's central square. 25 rooms. There are apartments with a separate entrance. Hospitable staff.
www.ermitage-verbier.ch
Bristol
31 number. The hotel has a trendy nightclub. 10 minutes walk to the ski lift.
www.bristol-verbier.ch
De Verbier
Located on the central square of Verbier. 31 rooms, small in size but cozy. 400 m to the ski lift. Bar with fireplace. 
www.hotelverbier.ch
La Rotonde
Small family hotel, great for families with children. 26 rooms. Located in the central part of the resort.
www.hotelrotonde.com
De la Poste
29 rooms. There is a swimming pool and a playroom for children.
www.hotelposteverbier.ch
Mirabeau
The hotel has 23 rooms. Sauna, hammam, exercise equipment. Has its own parking. A 2-minute walk from Medran station.
www.mirabeauhotel.ch
Phoenix
Cozy family hotel with 18 rooms.
www.phenix-verbier.com
Ski season
Season: early December - early May
Height: 1400 – 3300 m
Total length of tracks: 410 km
Trails: for beginners (35%), medium difficulty (45%), difficult (20%)
Lifts: 6 13 26 44
Trails
For those who are not very confident in their abilities, the Les Ruinettes, Attelas and Funispace trails are ideal. The resort of Verbier has a snow park called Snowpark La Chaux, with boardercross tracks and a freestyle area. More advanced skiers can climb the Col des Gentianes. Another popular southwest oriented red run, equipped with snow cannons, runs from Attelas to Ruinettes. And in parallel there is a black FIS with several hard speed sections.
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Ski schools
For beginners, Verbier has very good ski schools and entire areas with easy slopes, for example, Savoleyres. Several slopes for the little ones are located directly in the village.
Après-ski
Apres-ski in Verbier is very noisy and fun. The bar is always crowded Big Ben at the Medran ski lift, in Offshore, as well as in the nearby Pub Mont-Fort and Le Fer a Cheval.
Verbier is famous for its already traditional festival “Verbier Festival & Accademy”, which attracts stars and celebrities from the music world and show business.
At night, you can spend time at the Taratatq club or at the Icebox disco, open until four in the morning. Incendiary parties often take place in Verbier's most famous nightclub, the Farm Club, as well as in the Casbah, decorated in Moroccan style.
Restaurants
The L'Appartment restaurant has a very refined atmosphere and an equally sophisticated menu. Guide Gault Millau notes the restaurant of the King's Hotel. We recommend visiting La Grange, located near the central square of the resort. 
Several good restaurants are located near the bottom station of the Medran lift - Au Vieux Verbier, Relais des Neiges. On the way to the center of Verbier, stop at Millenium: tasty, varied, hospitable.
You can have a delicious dinner and a pleasant evening at Le Caveau or L'Ecuirie. For lovers of French cuisine, we recommend visiting Le Monde des Crepes, and for Italian cuisine - Borsalino, Al Capone, La Pergola and others.
There aren't many mountain restaurants in the Four Valleys. There are several nice huts on the slopes of Greppon Blanc, in the area of Thion and Veysonnaz. We can recommend the renovated mountain restaurant Le Cristal on Les Ruinettes, which on the top floor houses a gastronomic French restaurant from the hotel's former chef.