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Queen Elizabeth II Trivia Quiz

Elizabeth II was the longest reigning English queen. She is the subject of my very first quiz. I hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by Noleen. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Noleen

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
267,271

Updated
Sep 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4114

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Rizeeve (9/10), shorthumbz (8/10), Kiwikaz (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. With what name was Her Majesty christened? Hint

Elizabeth Mary Victoria

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary

Elizabeth Victoria Mary

Victoria Alexandra Elizabeth

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was Elizabeth II born? Hint

145 Piccadilly, London

17 Bruton Street, Mayfair, London

Windsor Castle

Buckingham Palace

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Elizabeth II's sister's name? Hint

Margaret Rose

Alexandra Helen Elizabeth Olga Christabel

Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise

Sarah Frances Elizabeth

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Question 4 of 10

4. What number monarch was Elizabeth II since the reign of William the Conqueror? Hint

43rd

35th

40th

36th

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the Queen's husband? Hint

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name Elizabeth II's children, from oldest to youngest. Hint

Charles, Andrew, Edward, Anne

Charles, Anne, Andrew, Edward

Anne, Charles, Andrew, Edward

Charles, Anne, Edward, Andrew

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Question 7 of 10

7. How was Elizabeth II related to Queen Victoria? Hint

She is not related to Queen Victoria at all.

Great-great-granddaughter

Great-granddaughter

Great-grand-niece

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Question 8 of 10

8. When and where was Elizabeth II crowned? Hint

1952, Westminster Abbey

1953, Westminster Abbey

1952, St Paul's Cathedral

1953, Westminster Cathedral

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who were Elizabeth II's parents? Hint

Edward and Elizabeth

George and Elizabeth

George and Mary

Edward and Alexandra

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Elizabeth II traditionally spend her summer holiday? Hint

Balmoral Castle

Island of Mustique, Caribbean

Sandringham House

Windsor Castle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. With what name was Her Majesty christened?

Answer: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary

She was named after her mother (Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother), her paternal great-grandmother (Queen Alexandra) and her paternal grandmother (Queen Mary).

2. Where was Elizabeth II born?

Answer: 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair, London

17 Bruton Street was her parents' home until they moved to 145 Piccadilly shortly after her birth. Windsor Castle is the monarch's country home just outside London. Buckingham Palace is the monarch's official London residence.

3. What was Elizabeth II's sister's name?

Answer: Margaret Rose

As a child, Elizabeth called her sister 'Bud' because she said Margaret wasn't a fully grown rose yet. Anne is the Queen's daughter, Alexandra is her cousin and Sarah is her niece (Margaret's daughter).

4. What number monarch was Elizabeth II since the reign of William the Conqueror?

Answer: 40th

Victoria was the 35th monarch, Edward VII was 36th, and Prince Charles, as heir apparent, became the 41st monarch on the death of his mother.

5. Who was the Queen's husband?

Answer: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Charles, Andrew, and Edward are her sons.

6. Name Elizabeth II's children, from oldest to youngest.

Answer: Charles, Anne, Andrew, Edward

Charles was born in 1948, Anne in 1950, Andrew in 1960, and Edward in 1964.

7. How was Elizabeth II related to Queen Victoria?

Answer: Great-great-granddaughter

The genealogy is Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V, George VI, Elizabeth II.

8. When and where was Elizabeth II crowned?

Answer: 1953, Westminster Abbey

Elizabeth became Queen on her father's death in 1952 but was only crowned in 1953 in Westminster Abbey, the site of all coronations since 1066. (In modern times it has been standard practice to wait till the year after the death of the last monarch before the coronation). St Paul's Cathedral is where Charles and Diana married in 1981 and Westminster Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral.

9. Who were Elizabeth II's parents?

Answer: George and Elizabeth

Edward VIII was her uncle who abdicated in order to marry Wallis Simpson. George V and Mary were her paternal grandparents. Edward VII and Alexandra were her paternal great-grandparents.

10. Where did Elizabeth II traditionally spend her summer holiday?

Answer: Balmoral Castle

Sandringham House in Norfolk was one of the Queen's private residences and was where the Royal Family spent their Christmas holidays. The Island of Mustique in the Caribbean was a favourite holiday venue of the late Princess Margaret. Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was another of the Queen's private homes and to which the Royal Family retreated every year in August-September. Windsor Castle was an official residence of the Queen just outside of London and was where she spent Easter.

Source: Author Noleen

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