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1. William I
Anne of Denmark
2. James I
Elizabeth of York
3. George VI
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
4. Henry VII
Catherine of Braganza
5. George III
Mary II of England
6. Edward VII
Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen
7. William III
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
8. Charles II
Alexandra of Denmark
9. Henry VIII
Matilda of Flanders
10. William IV
Catherine of Aragon
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. William I
Answer: Matilda of Flanders
William I and Matilda were happily married and had ten children. She was sometimes Regent of his realms during his absence at war. Matilda died in 1083 and William died four years later in 1087.
2. James I
Answer: Anne of Denmark
The marriage of James I and Anne of Denmark resulted in three children who survived infancy. The marriage was happy at first but ended in separation. She was a patron of the arts and somewhat cosmopolitan.
3. George VI
Answer: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon had two daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret. They had a very happy marriage. She was a very popular English figure first as the Queen and then as the Queen-Mother.
4. Henry VII
Answer: Elizabeth of York
Henry VII and Elizabeth of York had four living children Henry VIII, Arthur, Mary, and Margaret. The marriage seems to have been happy. Her children became rulers of England, France and Scotland.
5. George III
Answer: Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz had 15 children. This queen dealt with her husband's mental and physical illness which became permanent in his older age. She was a patron of Mozart, Bach and Handel.
6. Edward VII
Answer: Alexandra of Denmark
Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark had seven children. Their marriage was happy and very active. She did not become queen until she was 58. She devoted her later life to charitable causes.
7. William III
Answer: Mary II of England
The co-regency of these two was called William and Mary. They had no children but were married for many years. Their marriage was marred by Williams affairs and possible illegitimate children. Upon her death William descended into depression for the rest of his life.
8. Charles II
Answer: Catherine of Braganza
The wife of Charles II, Catherine of Braganza was an unpopular queen mostly because she was Catholic. She is credited with introduction of the British to tea-drinking. She had no children and suffered bouts of mental illness.
9. Henry VIII
Answer: Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of King Henry VIII. She was previously Princess of Wales as the wife of Henry's elder brother Arthur who passed away at 15. Henry VIII had this marriage annulled because of her previous marriage to his brother and the fact that she gave him no sons.
10. William IV
Answer: Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen
William IV and Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen had no surviving children. Adelaide was beloved by the British people for her piety, modesty and her charity. Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is named after her.
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