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Famous Royal Mistresses Trivia Quiz

I decided to do a quiz on this subject after reading the books "Katherine" and "Forever Amber". Although these books are both fiction they are based on some truth and provide fascinating insights into the roles of a royal mistress.

A multiple-choice quiz by hj1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hj1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
249,099

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1720

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. She was possibly one of the most famous royal mistresses of all time, the one who became queen. In marrying the king she set a dangerous precedent and was then usurped by another royal mistress. Who was she? Hint

Elizabeth Woodville

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Jane Seymour

Anne Boleyn

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Question 2 of 10

2. Another mistress who became a wife. This modern day mistress was hated for her role in the breakdown of a marriage. Although divorced herself she managed to marry her Prince and become Duchess of Cornwall. Hint

Wallis Simpson

Camilla Parker Bowles

Sarah Ferguson

Sophie Countess of Wessex

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Question 3 of 10

3. This woman was the mistress to the mighty King Edward III. They were together for many years and reportedly had three children together. After the death of his wife Phillipa she became a more permanent fixture and was reportedly there when he died. Who was she? Hint

Katherine Swynford

Alice Perrers

Phillipa Chaucer

Blanche of Lancaster

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Question 4 of 10

4. Of the many mistresses of the 'Merry Monarch' Charles II, she was one of the most famous. She was married to Roger Palmer and had five of Charles' acknowledged illegitimate children. She became Countess Castlemaine and the Duchess of Cleveland. Hint

Nelle Gwynne

Barbara Villiers

Louise de Kerouaille

Moll Flanders

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Question 5 of 10

5. Another of Henry VIII's mistress, she was the mother of Henry's first living son, Henry Fitzroy who later became Duke of Richmond. She later became Lady Clinton after marrying the 1st Earl of Lincoln. Hint

Jane Seymour

Mary Boleyn

Elizabeth Blount

Madge Shelton

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Question 6 of 10

6. This famous mistress of Edward IV was even mentioned by Shakespeare. She was described by Edward as 'Merry in company and quick of answer'. Hint

Isabelle of Warwick

Elizabeth Woodville

Jane Shore

Margaret Beaufort

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Question 7 of 10

7. This royal mistress was in fact married to her royal lover, but this marriage was not recognised because permission had not been granted. Their affair continued after his 'official' marriage to Caroline of Brunswick. Hint

Maria Anne Fitzherbert

Charlotte of Mecklenburg

Francis Villiers

Mary Robinson

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Question 8 of 10

8. This royal mistress was the sister-in-law of Chaucer. She was the ancestor of both Edward IV and Henry VII through her relationship with John of Gaunt. Hint

Joan Beaufort

Katherine Swynford

Blanche of Lancaster

Alice Perrers

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Question 9 of 10

9. This woman became the mistress of William IV in the late 1780s and together they had at least ten (!) illegitimate children. Hint

Princess Augusta Charlotte

Dorothy Jordan

Caroline of Brunswick

Maria Anne Fitzherbert

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Question 10 of 10

10. Another of the 'Merry Monarch's' mistresses she was first in the household of Charles' sister the Duchess of Orleans before becoming a lady-in-waiting to his Queen. Hint

Barbara Villiers

Lucy Walter

Nell Gwynn

Louise de Kerouaille

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn was not the only Boleyn to be romatically involved with Henry VIII - her sister Mary was his mistress, too. It was alleged that their mother, Elizabeth Howard, was also a royal mistress, however when asked about it Henry said, "Never the mother!"

Answer: Camilla Parker Bowles

Part of the famous news story 'Camillagate'! Charles's and Camilla's relationship was said to span decades. They are now happily married.

Answer: Alice Perrers

Alice Perrers was not very popular with England as a whole but Edward seemed to be devoted to her.

Answer: Barbara Villiers

Barbara Villiers was considered an influential figure of her time and sometimes held more influence over Charles than his own wife.

Answer: Elizabeth Blount

It was claimed at some point that after Henry's failure to produce a legitimate male heir that he was preparing Henry Fitzroy for this job hence the reason for giving him the semi royal title of Duke of Richmond. However he died young and Henry went on to have Edward.

6. This famous mistress of Edward IV was even mentioned by Shakespeare. She was described by Edward as 'Merry in company and quick of answer'.

Answer: Jane Shore

Jane Shore or Elizabeth Shore was written about in Shakespeare's Richard III. She was one of Edward's favourite mistresses and remained so till his death.

Answer: Maria Anne Fitzherbert

Maria's royal lover was George IV and their marriage was declared invalid under The Royal Marriages Act. Even if permission had been asked it would have likely been declined as Maria was a Roman Catholic.

8. This royal mistress was the sister-in-law of Chaucer. She was the ancestor of both Edward IV and Henry VII through her relationship with John of Gaunt.

Answer: Katherine Swynford

Katherine Swynford is the inspiration for the book Katherine I mentioned in the introduction. She became John's third wife and their four children were legitimised.

9. This woman became the mistress of William IV in the late 1780s and together they had at least ten (!) illegitimate children.

Answer: Dorothy Jordan

Her surname was Bland and she never married. She took on the 'Mrs Jordan' to gain respectability as she was actress.

10. Another of the 'Merry Monarch's' mistresses she was first in the household of Charles' sister the Duchess of Orleans before becoming a lady-in-waiting to his Queen.

Answer: Louise de Kerouaille

Some people say that Louise was the great love of Charles's life although with the number of mistresses he had you can never be sure.

Source: Author hj1

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