ift.tt/1yDDmgl Refinery29 We know three truths* about British culture. 1. Tea time is important (though not as important as manners). 2. The Royal Family is everything. 3. And, when push comes to shove, youve gotta know what a crumpet is to understand cricket. A fourth (and largely unspoken) truth is that British celebrities are sometimes just so British that its painful. For example, picture the American version of what were talking about: Matthew McConaughey wearing a stars-and-stripes T-shirt and listening to Blake Shelton while drinking a can of Bud as F-16 fighter jets fly overhead in perfect formation. Alright, alright, alright? No. Not so much. But, the Brits do this kind of thing, too. With that in mind, ahead are 15 photos too British for their own good.*Said truths are stereotypes rooted in the cultural popularization of something a British person did one time. British royalty meets pop royalty The manners between Kate Middleton and Harry Styles are top notch. But, whos congratulating whom here? Its unclear. Thandie Newton attends a polo match If there’s anything we really regret losing when we declared our independence all those years ago, it’s probably the cultural affinity for hats. Imagine having a milliner on speed dial and being able to pull off a cloche with a fishnet veil. People would curtsy in your very presence. Kate Moss side-eyes Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood He’s all “Gimme Shelter.” She’s all “I surrender, you and Mick invented heroin chic. Please get out of my photo op. Helena Bonham Carter curtsies for the Queen Even Bellatrix Lestrange the first lady of kooky tartan style is but a humble servant when greeting Queen Elizabeth II, long may she reign, god save her, (insert your favorite British expression of royalty support here). Unfortunately, they don’t appear to teach one how to curtsy at Hogwarts. Carey Mulligan poses in front of 10 Downing Street This is the English equivalent of Matthew McConaughey standing in front of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue shouting U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.! Emma Thompson & Pierce Brosnan smolder Emma Thompson, the worlds best human, poses with 007. Benedict Cumber-babe and Eddie Redmayne channel Bill Shakespeare Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch doing Shakespeare. This may be the U.K.s proudest moment. Tilda Swinton exercises complete control near a British saucepot That time Tilda Swinton was so polite she refrained from licking Tom Hiddlestons face. Boy George & Naomi Campbell strike a pose Or “shapes,” as they call it on the other side of the pond. We’re actually more interested in the logo behind them that represents the magical store known as Marks & Spencer. Have you heard of M&S? Have you been there? It’s like Target got a makeover from a fancy fairy godmother and became the most magical place in the world. Three British stars combine their powers Three British ducks sitting in a row. This happened Fact: That is Prince Harry with two very important Spice Girls. We know Baby Spice had a crucial moment preparing for this event where she almost almost wore her British flag dress. The Beckhams clap politely at Wimbledon It doesn’t get more British than one of the realm’s top footballers and his pop star wife offering elegant applause at professional tennis’ most refined tournament of the year. Did you know England has a sporting goods store called Lillywhites? Of course they do. So. Many. Brits. WHO IS THE MOST FAMOUS OF THESE THREE? WHO? Estelle hung out with Dan Stevens The only thing that could make this more English is if it were taken at Downton Abbey. Hugh Grant & Elizabeth Hurley attend a polo match The unofficial royal couple of England in the ‘90s attend what is believed to be Britain’s most posh gift to the sporting world. Although, cricket does have a tea interval. Still, polo has horses. We’re willing to listen to well-thought-out debates on both sides while eating crumpets. Like this post? Theres more. Get tons of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and cat videos on the Refinery29 Entertainment Facebook page. Like us on Facebook — well see you there! Like what you see?How about some more R29 goodness, right here?Kim Ks Butt Photos Pale In Comparison To The Full-Frontal VersionMadonna & The Beastie Boys Wish You A Very Happy #TBTLorde Jumps To Taylor Swifts Defense Against Diplo
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