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Quiz about The Crown Part 1
Quiz about The Crown Part 1

"The Crown" (Part 1) Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on season 1 of the hit Netflix series, "The Crown" which is about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

A multiple-choice quiz by PLLLover. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
PLLLover
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
391,947
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
266
Last 3 plays: Guest 194 (6/15), Guest 95 (11/15), Guest 178 (4/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. In which episode did we see the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who gave Phillip advice on what his role was going to be once Elizabeth took the throne and became queen? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Who informed Elizabeth that her father, King George VI was dead and that she was now queen in the episode, "Hyde Park Corner?" Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What was the code word used among the English government to spread word that King George VI had died? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Who requested that the royal house be changed to Mountbatten and that the family live at Clarence House instead of moving to Buckingham Palace in the episode, "Windsor?" Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Who DID NOT attend the funeral of King George VI because they were not welcomed by the royal family in the episode, "Windsor?" Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Who gave Prince Phillip flying lessons in the episode, "Act of God?" Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Why did Edward VIII clash with Tommy Lascelles in the episode, "Smoke and Mirrors?" Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which member of Elizabeth's family mocked her while watching her televised coronation in the episode, "Smoke and Mirrors?" Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Why did Elizabeth change her mind about allowing Townsend and Margaret's marriage despite promising her support? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Who did Elizabeth want as her new private secretary upon Tommy Lascelles' retirement? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Who was told by Winston Churchill that they could no longer perform royal engagements on the behalf of Elizabeth because the public didn't want someone with passion or personality? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What was the name of Elizabeth's longtime friend that was her horse racing manager? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which member of Elizabeth's family told her that they felt that Prince Phillip had a domineering attitude with Prince Charles? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What issue was Elizabeth torn about in the episode, "Gloriana?" Hint



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Mar 26 2024 : Guest 194: 6/15
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 95: 11/15
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 178: 4/15
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Feb 03 2024 : Guest 2: 9/15

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which episode did we see the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip?

Answer: "Wolferton Splash"

The wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip was shown in the episode, "Wolferton Splash" which was in fact the very first episode of "The Crown."
2. Who gave Phillip advice on what his role was going to be once Elizabeth took the throne and became queen?

Answer: Her father, King George VI

Since he was aware that he was approaching his death, George VI decided that he needed to give Phillip advice on how to help his daughter Elizabeth once she became queen.
3. Who informed Elizabeth that her father, King George VI was dead and that she was now queen in the episode, "Hyde Park Corner?"

Answer: Prince Phillip

Phillip and Elizabeth had gone on tour of the Commonwealth on her father's behalf and Elizabeth had no idea that he would die while they were on tour. Phillip was the one who received the news and told Elizabeth.
4. What was the code word used among the English government to spread word that King George VI had died?

Answer: Hyde Park Corner

Hyde Park Corner was the code word that the English government used when they needed to send the word about the death of their king and the accession of their new queen.
5. Who requested that the royal house be changed to Mountbatten and that the family live at Clarence House instead of moving to Buckingham Palace in the episode, "Windsor?"

Answer: Prince Phillip

Prince Phillip informed his wife Elizabeth that their children and descendants should be the Royal House of Mountbatten since wives took the last name of their husbands and children took the last name of their fathers. Phillip also told her he wanted them to live in Clarence House because he was remodeling it in order to make it more of a family home.
6. Who DID NOT attend the funeral of King George VI because they were not welcomed by the royal family in the episode, "Windsor?"

Answer: Wallis Simpson

The Royal Family hated Wallis Simpson from the moment they met her and they did not see her as a member of their family, hence the reason why George VI had refused to give her the title of HRH but she was still known as the Duchess of Windsor. King George VI even told people that Albert Windsor was "murdered by his brother."
7. Who gave Prince Phillip flying lessons in the episode, "Act of God?"

Answer: Group Captain Peter Townsend

Since Group Captain Peter Townsend was a pilot, Prince Phillip asked him if he would be willing to give him flying lessons and he was competely unaware that Peter was actually in a relationship with Margaret.
8. Why did Edward VIII clash with Tommy Lascelles in the episode, "Smoke and Mirrors?"

Answer: He was upset that Wallis and himself weren't invited to his niece's coronation.

Edward VIII, the Duke of Windsor, clashed with Tommy Lascelles over the fact that he wasn't given an invitation to attend his niece Elizabeth's coronation. He was also upset because his wife Wallis Simpson would not have been invited to his niece's coronation had he been given an invitation.
9. Which member of Elizabeth's family mocked her while watching her televised coronation in the episode, "Smoke and Mirrors?"

Answer: Her uncle, the Duke of Windsor

Since he was still upset at the fact that he was not given an invitation to attend her coronation, Elizabeth's uncle, the Duke of Windsor was the one who mocked her along with his wife. Since he was from England and had witnessed several coronations, Wallis Simpson felt that he was the one who could explain to her and their guests what was going on throughout the ceremony.
10. Why did Elizabeth change her mind about allowing Townsend and Margaret's marriage despite promising her support?

Answer: She found out about the Royal Marriages Act of 1772 and the prohibitions.

Elizabeth had no idea that the Royal Marriages Act of 1772 had a whole lot of other prohibitions in regards to royal marriages besides asking for the sovereign's permission.
11. Who did Elizabeth want as her new private secretary upon Tommy Lascelles' retirement?

Answer: Martin Charteris

Elizabeth wanted Martin Charteris because he was someone that both she and Phillip liked as well as trusted since he was the one who had been there for them and was there with them the day they found out about her father's death and Elizabeth's accession to the throne of England.
12. Who was told by Winston Churchill that they could no longer perform royal engagements on the behalf of Elizabeth because the public didn't want someone with passion or personality?

Answer: Margaret

Since both Phillip and Elizabeth were on tour, Margaret thought that she should be the one to handle Elizabeth's royal engagements since she was a member of the family as well.
13. What was the name of Elizabeth's longtime friend that was her horse racing manager?

Answer: Lord "Porchey" Porchester

Phillip was jealous of Porchey because he thought that Elizabeth was in love with him just like Porchey's fiancee was jealous of Elizabeth because she thought that he loved her.
14. Which member of Elizabeth's family told her that they felt that Prince Phillip had a domineering attitude with Prince Charles?

Answer: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother informed her daughter Elizabeth that she felt like Prince Phillip was acting like a dominering father with their son Prince Charles who was going to be England's future king.
15. What issue was Elizabeth torn about in the episode, "Gloriana?"

Answer: She was torn about Princess Margaret's marriage to Peter Townsend.

Elizabeth was torn about the issue regarding Princess Margaret's marriage to Group Captain Peter Townsend because the public approved of their relationship while Parliament and the Church of England were telling her that she should not condone the marriage.
Source: Author PLLLover

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