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Queen Elizabeth II: War to Coronation

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Queen Elizabeth II War to Coronation game quiz
"This quiz covers the life of Princess Elizabeth from the end of the war to her coronation."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. When Princess Elizabeth was 19 she was allowed to join the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Services and was trained to do war work. After she passed the course what job was she qualified to do?
    air raid warden
    fire fighter
    munitions expert
    car mechanic


2. On VE day there was great rejoicing all over London. The King, Queen and Princesses were at Buckingham Palace. How did Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret celebrate victory?
    They joined the crowds and danced in the street.
    They gave a big party at the palace for all their friends.
    They attended a service of thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral
    They sat up all night peeking through a window at the palace at the crowds below.


3. After the war the King, Queen and the Princesses went abroad on a state visit. While there, Princess Elizabeth broadcast a vow to all her future subjects in Britain and the Commonwealth. From which country was this vow broadcast?
    New Zealand
    Canada
    South Africa
    Australia


4. Back in London, plans went ahead for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip of Greece. Where was the wedding to be held and on what date?
    December 3, 1947 at St. Paul's Cathedral
    November 20, 1947 at Westminster Abbey
    October 18, 1947 at St. George's Chapel, Windsor
    November 12, 1947 at Buckingham Palace


5. Who was chosen to design Princess Elizabeth's wedding dress?
    Vera Want
    Mainbocher
    Norman Hartnell
    Christian Dior


6. Upon marriage, Princess Elizabeth acquired an additional title due to the King bestowing a dukedom on Prince Philip. What was that title?
    Princess Philip of Greece
    Duchess of Edinburgh
    Princess of Wales
    Duchess of Cornwall


7. After the wedding, where did Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip make their London home?
    Clarence House
    Buckingham Palace
    Kensington Palace
    Windsor Castle


8. On November 14, 1948 Prince Charles was born. Where did Princess Elizabeth give birth?
    St. George's Hospital
    The London Clinic
    Clarence House
    Buckingham Palace


9. After the birth of Prince Charles, Princess Elizabeth joined Prince Philip abroad to live as a "navy wife." In what country was he stationed?
    Australia
    Gibraltar
    Canada
    Malta


10. Princess Elizabeth on her return to England gave birth in 1950 to the Princess Royal. What was the full name of her new daughter?
    Anne Mary Margaret Elizabeth
    Anne Elizabeth Margaret Sophie
    Anne Louise Mary Elizabeth
    Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise


11. Due to the King's illness, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip deputized at a state visit for the King and Queen. While abroad the Princess was told that her father, King George VI had died in his sleep and she was now Queen. In what country was she when she was given the news?
    Nigeria
    South Africa
    Kenya
    Rhodesia


12. Upon the Queen's return to Buckingham Palace who was the first person to bow, kiss her hand and proclaim "God Save the Queen?"
    Queen Mary
    The Queen Mother
    The Duke of Norfolk
    Princess Margaret


13. The coronation was scheduled to take place where and on what date?
    Buckingham Palace, July 2, 1953
    St, Paul's Cathedral, June 23, 1952
    Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953
    Chapel Royal, St. James Palace, May 27, 1953


14. The Queen's train was very heavy and needed young ladies to help carry it while the Queen walked from place to place during the coronation ceremony. How many maids of honor were needed to carry the train?
    Four
    Ten
    Eight
    Six


15. Who was the first person at the coronation to kneel before the Queen and proclaim himself her "liege man of life and limb"?
    Prince Philip
    Prince Charles
    The Duke of Gloucester
    The Duke of Kent


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