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Quiz about Some Secrets of the British Royal Family

Some Secrets of the British Royal Family Quiz

Let's raise the curtain on the British royal family and highlight some aspects of royal life that may surprise you! If you like this quiz, try The British Royal Family, More on the British Royal Family, or Had Enough of the Royal Family?

A multiple-choice quiz by vendome. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
vendome

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,321

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
6761

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (9/10), Guest 171 (5/10), GoodwinPD (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did Wallis Warfield Simpson meet with all of the members of the royal family? Hint

she never met with the royal family

at the wedding of the Duke of Kent

during Queen Elizabeth's state visit to France

at the coronation rehearsal of George VI

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England? Hint

the Queen or King

the Pope

the Archbishop of Canterbury

the Prime Minister

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did the royal family refer to as the 'Bahamas Mama'? Hint

Princess Diana

Princess Margaret

The Duchess of Windsor

Sarah, Duchess of York

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why did the marriage of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones fail (according to Princess Margaret)? Hint

he was unfaithful with several mistresses

his photography was more important than his wife

though a commoner, he demanded a royal title

she alleged he is homosexual

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Question 5 of 10

5. What position was given to the Duke of Windsor (the former Edward VIII) four years after his abdication in 1940? Hint

Ambassador to France

Envoy to the United States

King of Estonia

Governor of the Bahamas

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Question 6 of 10

6. The royal family had a very unfavorable impression of President Jimmy Carter. Why? Hint

he addressed the Queen and her husband as 'Liz and Phil'

he asked the Queen how 'Charlie and Annie' were

he stated that royalty was 'useless'

he was considered 'too forward'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which British monarch bought Buckingham Palace? Hint

Victoria

George III

George II

Edward VII

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which was the residence of the Queen Mother? Hint

St. James Palace

Clarence House

Kensington Palace

Colherne Court

9. Marion Crawford ('Crawfie') was the governess of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, and was deeply loved by all members of the royal family. Then she did something that caused the royal family never to speak to her again. What did she do? Hint

was accused of stealing objects from the palace

was interviewed on radio about Elizabeth and Margaret

wrote a book about her life with the royal family

complained publicly about the parenting skills of the king and queen

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which member of the royal family was known as 'Fog'? Hint

Prince Andrew

Princess Margaret

Sarah, Duchess of York

Mark Phillips

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Wallis Warfield Simpson meet with all of the members of the royal family?

Answer: at the wedding of the Duke of Kent

Queen Mary refused to have anything to do with Simpson, who she referred to as The Adventuress. However, the Prince of Wales showed up at his brother, the Duke of Kent's, wedding with Simpson, who he introduced as 'his great friend.'

2. Who is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England?

Answer: the Queen or King

The Queen is considered the temporal governor of the church, since one of the rites of coronation is to be the 'defender of the faith.' The Archbishop of Canturbury is the spiritual leader of the church, and is appointed to that post by the monarch.

3. Who did the royal family refer to as the 'Bahamas Mama'?

Answer: Princess Diana

In February, 1982, the Prince and Princess of Wales vacationed in the Bahamas. Diana, six months pregnant, had her picture taken by the paparrazzi wearing a bikini. After the photo was published, Diana was known as the 'Bahamas Mama'.

4. Why did the marriage of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones fail (according to Princess Margaret)?

Answer: she alleged he is homosexual

Princess Margaret accused Jones of being gay. In fact, when asked, 'How is the Queen?', her standard answer was, 'Do you mean my sister or my husband?' OUCH!

5. What position was given to the Duke of Windsor (the former Edward VIII) four years after his abdication in 1940?

Answer: Governor of the Bahamas

Rumours that the Duke was a supporter of Hitler meant that, after a brief spell with the British Military Mission in France, he was sent as far away as possible during WWII. He became Governor of the Bahamas.

6. The royal family had a very unfavorable impression of President Jimmy Carter. Why?

Answer: he was considered 'too forward'

The Queen Mother had an active dislike for Jimmy who, when introduced to her, kissed her full on the lips. Rules of royal protocol state that you don't speak until spoken to when meeting a royal, much less kiss them. The Queen Mother's reaction? 'He is the only man since my dear husband died to kiss me on the lips!'

7. Which British monarch bought Buckingham Palace?

Answer: George III

George III purchased Buck House from the Duke of Buckingham and added a few rooms, but it was during the reign of Victoria that the palace that we see today was created.

8. Which was the residence of the Queen Mother?

Answer: Clarence House

Given to Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip after their marriage in 1947, Clarence House was occupied by the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret when Elizabeth became Queen. The Queen Mother lived there ever since.

Answer: wrote a book about her life with the royal family

Crawfie violated the royal protocol by writing a book, 'The Little Princesses' and writing a weekly column about the royal family in the magazine 'Woman's Own'. After receiving a very generous pension and a grace-and-favor residence (in other words free) upon her retirement, she was never spoken to again after the book was published.

10. Which member of the royal family was known as 'Fog'?

Answer: Mark Phillips

Mark Phillips was known as 'Fog' because he was thought to be thick and wet, and not too intelligent. Nasty bunch, those royals!

Source: Author vendome

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