FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Queen Mum Trivia Quiz

The world mourns the loss of one of Britain's favourite royals. How much do you know about the life of the 'Queen Mum'?

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

Author
ballykissangel

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,969

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3832

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 217 (10/10), GillIngham (10/10), Guest 18 (5/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was born on August 4, 1900, into the English aristocracy. Her father insisted that her middle name be Angela. Why? Hint

In honour of a family friend

In honour of his mother

Because she resembled a cherub

For religious reasons

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. How many brothers and sisters did she have? Hint

one

six

four

nine

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. What language, other than English, was she fluent in by the age of 10? Hint

Italian

Scottish Gaelic

French

German

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. What was she nicknamed as a child by her family? Hint

Merry Mischief

Miss Smiles

Lady Sunshine

Happy Lizabet

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. What title did she assume upon her marriage to Prince Albert Windsor on April 26, 1923? Hint

Duchess of Windsor

The Princess of Wales

The Duchess of York

Duchess of Kent

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. She was the first modern royal to commonly do this in public. What was it? Hint

shake hands

smile

wave

speak

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. In 1922, Elizabeth was a bridesmaid at this Princess's wedding. Who was she? Hint

Princess Mary

Princess Margaret

Princess Charlotte

Princess Sophie

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. At what age did she become a widow? Hint

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What was the Queen Mum's main residence after her husband's death? Hint

Clarence House

Windsor Castle

Balmoral Castle

Buckingham Palace

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following did she NOT have a weakness for? Hint

helicopter travel

jewels

chinese food

artwork

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Oct 31 2024 : Guest 217: 10/10
Oct 26 2024 : GillIngham: 10/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 18: 5/10
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 120: 5/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 90: 6/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was born on August 4, 1900, into the English aristocracy. Her father insisted that her middle name be Angela. Why?

Answer: Because she resembled a cherub

2. How many brothers and sisters did she have?

Answer: nine

She was the ninth of ten children and closest to her brother, David.

3. What language, other than English, was she fluent in by the age of 10?

Answer: French

4. What was she nicknamed as a child by her family?

Answer: Merry Mischief

She was nicknamed this due to her happy, yet mischievous nature.

5. What title did she assume upon her marriage to Prince Albert Windsor on April 26, 1923?

Answer: The Duchess of York

She was married to Prince Albert (Bertie) at Westminster Abbey.

6. She was the first modern royal to commonly do this in public. What was it?

Answer: smile

She was referred to as the 'Smiling Duchess'.

7. In 1922, Elizabeth was a bridesmaid at this Princess's wedding. Who was she?

Answer: Princess Mary

Princess Mary was the daughter of King George V and Queen Mary.

8. At what age did she become a widow?

Answer: 51

George VI died of lung cancer on February 6, 1952. Her daughter, Princess Elizabeth, became Queen Elizabeth II.

9. What was the Queen Mum's main residence after her husband's death?

Answer: Clarence House

Following Elizabeth II's succession to the throne, the Queen Mum took up her main residence in Clarence House.

10. Which of the following did she NOT have a weakness for?

Answer: chinese food

Her favourite pastime hobbies included horse-betting, dancing, dinner parties and card playing.

Source: Author ballykissangel

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.