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Quiz about Queen Mum
Quiz about Queen Mum

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.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
71,969
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
3815
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (8/10), Guest 74 (5/10), GillIngham (10/10).
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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


Question 2 of 10
2. How many brothers and sisters did she have? Hint


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


Question 4 of 10
4. What was she nicknamed as a child by her family? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What title did she assume upon her marriage to Prince Albert Windsor on April 26, 1923? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. She was the first modern royal to commonly do this in public. What was it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1922, Elizabeth was a bridesmaid at this Princess's wedding. Who was she? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. At what age did she become a widow? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the Queen Mum's main residence after her husband's death? Hint


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



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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

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