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    House of Windsor

    Who was the King of Great Britain during World War II?The House of Windsor at War (POTUSUSA)

      George VI. George VI became King in 1936 after Edward VIII's unexpected abdication.

    Who was the heir to the British throne during World War II?The House of Windsor at War (POTUSUSA)

      Princess Elizabeth. Princess Elizabeth was the Heir Presumptive to the throne, because she was a female. If she had been a male, she would have been Heir Apparent.

    Who called Queen Elizabeth [consort of George VI] "the most dangerous woman in Europe"?The House of Windsor at War (POTUSUSA)

      Adolf Hitler. Hitler called the Queen that because of her ability to rally the morale of the British people. This quote came from a website called the Unofficial British Royal Family Pages.

    Which Royal couple present the Wimbledon tennis trophies each year?House of Windsor (bridget3)

      Duke and Duchess of Kent. The Duchess of Kent broke with protocol one year to hug Jana Novotna when the runner-up was weeping with disappointment.

    Which member of the royal family was killed during World War II?The House of Windsor at War (POTUSUSA)

      George, Duke of Kent. The Duke of Kent was killed in a plane crash over Scotland in 1942.

    Which member of the Royal family lives at Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire?House of Windsor (bridget3)

      Princess Anne. Gatcombe Park is regularly used for equestrian events. Princess Anne is a former member of the UK Olympic equestrian team.

    Where was Queen Elizabeth II born?House of Windsor (bridget3)

      London. Bruton Street was the London home of her parents who were then still the Duke and Duchess of York.

    Where is Windsor Castle located?The House of Windsor at War (POTUSUSA)

      Berkshire. Windsor Castle has massively thick stone walls and extensive dungeons.

    Where did Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret live during most of World War II?The House of Windsor at War (POTUSUSA)

      Windsor Castle. Windsor Castle is the oldest royal residence still in use!

    Where did Prince Charles attend university?House of Windsor (bridget3)

      Cambridge. His younger brother Edward followed him to Cambridge

    What was the name of the secret plans to evacute Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in case of German invasion?The House of Windsor at War (POTUSUSA)

      Coates Mission. The plan called for the use of armored cars and the evacuation of the Princesses to Canada.

    What nationality was the Duchess of Gloucester at birth?House of Windsor (bridget3)

      Danish. Birgitte van Deurs met Prince Richard of Gloucester when they were both studying in Cambridge.

    What is the name of Princess Margaret's son?House of Windsor (bridget3)

      Viscount Linley. David, Viscount Linley, is the son of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon

    What is the name of Princess Alexandra's husband?House of Windsor (bridget3)

      Sir Angus Ogilvy. Princess Alexandra is the sister of the Duke of Kent and first cousin of the Queen.

    What branch of the armed forces did Princess Elizabeth enter in 1945?The House of Windsor at War (POTUSUSA)

      Auxiliary Territorial Service. Princess Elizabeth commuted to her military training every day from Windsor Castle.

    What are the names of Prince Andrew's daughters?House of Windsor (bridget3)

      Beatrice and Eugenie. Beatrice was also the name of Queen Victoria's youngest daughter

    The Queen owns Ascot Racecourse - true or false?House of Windsor (bridget3)

      True. So it is not just during 'Royal Ascot' week that Ascot is royal...

    Prince Edward is patron and promoter of which sport?House of Windsor (bridget3)

      Real Tennis. Prince Edward met his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones when she was working on the PR for Real Tennis

    How many times was Buckingham Palace bombed during World War II?The House of Windsor at War (POTUSUSA)

      9. Eventually repairmen replaced the broken glass windows with plastic for the duration of the war.

Frequently Asked Questions about House of Windsor

    • British Royal Family: The current House is the House of Windsor, but am I right in thinking that when the heir eventually becomes King or Queen they loose this name and become known as Rex or Regina? ( goto )


    • Who lived at 32 Windsor Gardens? ( goto )


    • Barbara Windsor made her 'Carry On' debut in which film? ( goto )


    • In 1908 what was extended by 385 yards for the benefit of the children in Royal Nursery at Windsor? ( goto )


    • Windsor isn't the real surname of the Royals. What should they really be called? ( goto )


    • What inanimate object is the link between the Washington Post and the Duchess of Windsor? ( goto )


    • Which queen is supposed to have planted the first christmas tree at windsor castle? ( goto )


    • After the fire at Windsor Castle, who repaired the ceiling of St. Georges Hall? ( goto )


    • Where did Wallis Simpson obtain her divorce before marrying the Duke of Windsor? ( goto )


    • Prince Harry has been in the newspapers a lot this week, and I've noticed on his helmet is the name 'WALES'. Why does it not say Windsor (or Mountbatten-Windsor, but I'm sure that wouldn't fit)? ( goto )


    • Soap Stars and their Characters - e.g. BW/PM - Barbara Windsor/Peggy Mitchell - What is JW/KS ? ( goto )


    • Soap Stars and their Characters - e.g. BW/PM Barbara Windsor/Peggy Mitchell. What is SG/BT ? ( goto )


    • Buckingham Palace was opened to the general public and an admission fee was charged to help pay for the damage to Windsor Castle, but prior to this, were you able to enter the Royal residence? ( goto )


    • "There's a tiny house," what is the name of the village where this house is to be found? ( goto )


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    • What was the curse on the House of Moriaty? ( goto )


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    • Hugh Selwyn Mauberley is an Ezra Pound poem. A Canadian writer used Mauberley as the narrator of a novel in which fascism and the Duke of Windsor figure prominently. Who was the writer and what is the novel? ( goto )


    • Does the Speaker of the House have to be an elected member of The House of Representatives? ( goto )


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    • Is it true that the White House used to be black? ( goto )


    • Stones and a house are integral to which sport? ( goto )


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