In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas discusses two significant topics: the release of a new book titled 'British Monarchy: A Complete Guide to Britain's Kings and Queens' and the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for travelers to the UK. The book compiles a decade's worth of articles on British monarchs, while the ETA represents a major change in travel requirements for visitors, emphasizing the need for pre-travel authorization to enter the UK.

Links

• The British Monarchy – A Complete Guide to Britain’s Kings and Queens
• UK ETA on Google Play (Official)
• UK ETA App on iOS App Store (Official)
• OFFICIAL UK Government Guidance on ETA (and apply online)
• Price Going Up to £16

Takeaways

• The new ETA is a significant change for travelers to the UK.
• The book on British monarchy compiles years of research and articles.
• Travelers must apply for the ETA well in advance of their trip.
• The ETA is linked to your passport and valid for two years.
• The application process for the ETA can be done via an app.
• The ETA does not guarantee entry into the UK, but is necessary for travel.
• Travelers should be cautious of third-party services for ETA applications.
• The ETA costs £10, but will increase to £16 soon.
• The British government aims to digitize its border control with the ETA.
• The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding new travel regulations.

Sound Bites

• "This is the biggest change to British travel in quite a long time, and it's very important that we talk about it."
• "If you don't do this and you don't complete this task, you cannot arrive in Britain. That's a problem."
• "The key thing you need to know is that you should do this as soon as you've booked a trip to Britain. Don't put this off to the last minute."
• "Not having an ETA guarantees you won't get entry to the UK."
• "Be leery of third-party services offering to do this. You don't need a third-party service to apply for this. You can do it yourself."
• "Trust the crown. The crown is the official one."
• "The king has said I can come