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HRH Princess Margaret Trivia Quiz

Princess Margaret was not the most famous English royal - how much do you know about her?

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
bridget3

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,996

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
5352

Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (10/10), Guest 174 (9/10), em1958 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What relation was Princess Margaret to Queen Elizabeth II? Hint

Sister

Niece

Cousin

Daughter

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Question 2 of 10

2. As a girl Princess Margaret was also known by her middle name, which is what? Hint

Alice

Anne

Rose

Louise

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why did Princess Margaret not marry her first love, royal equerry Peter Townsend? Hint

She was too young

He was a commoner

He was divorced

He was a Roman Catholic

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whom did Princess Margaret marry? Hint

Anthony Armstrong-Jones

Lord Glenconner

Lord Lichfield

Sir Angus Ogilvy

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what branch of the arts had her husband made his name? Hint

Portrait painting

Photography

Architecture

Furniture design

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the title used by Princess Margaret's son? Hint

Viscount Astor

Earl of Snowdon

Earl Spencer

Lord Stanhope

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Question 7 of 10

7. Of which of the arts was Princess Margaret primarily a patron? Hint

Chamber music

Opera

Ballet

Poetry

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Question 8 of 10

8. On which island did Princess Margaret have a holiday home? Hint

Necker

Cuba

Skye

Mustique

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following unhealthy habits did Princess Margaret practice? Hint

Sunbathing

Smoking

All of them

Drinking

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Princess Margaret spend Christmas 2000? Hint

In the Caribbean

in bed

On a state visit to France

Visiting emergency workers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What relation was Princess Margaret to Queen Elizabeth II?

Answer: Sister

She was the Queen's younger sister.

2. As a girl Princess Margaret was also known by her middle name, which is what?

Answer: Rose

She was known as Princess Margaret Rose.

3. Why did Princess Margaret not marry her first love, royal equerry Peter Townsend?

Answer: He was divorced

Peter Townsend was divorced, although he was the innocent party. This led to a constitutional and moral debate, and finally Margaret decided not to marry him.

4. Whom did Princess Margaret marry?

Answer: Anthony Armstrong-Jones

She married Anthony Armstrong-Jones, who was created Earl of Snowdon, and she became Countess of Snowdon.

5. In what branch of the arts had her husband made his name?

Answer: Photography

He is a successful photographer who now works under his title, 'Snowdon'. He also designed the arena for the installation of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales.

6. What is the title used by Princess Margaret's son?

Answer: Earl of Snowdon

David, 2nd Earl of Snowden, has followed his father into the arts, working as a furniture designer. His sister, Lady Sarah Chatto, is also an artist.

7. Of which of the arts was Princess Margaret primarily a patron?

Answer: Ballet

Before the marriage of Prince Charles to Diana, Princess Margaret was the Royal family's leading ballet supporter.

8. On which island did Princess Margaret have a holiday home?

Answer: Mustique

She spent many holidays on Mustique with her friends Lord and Lady Glenconner and other socialites.

9. Which of the following unhealthy habits did Princess Margaret practice?

Answer: All of them

She had a long history of poor health, made worse when she badly scalded her feet and legs in an overheated bath in the 1990s.

10. Where did Princess Margaret spend Christmas 2000?

Answer: in bed

She was ill in bed, unable to eat. She was admitted to hospital in the New Year and it is thought she had suffered a stroke.

Source: Author bridget3

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