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Bertie and Elizabeth Trivia Quiz

Trivia about George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Theirs lives were played out in a time of great change. Born into one era they saw the rapid change of social values and the great advancement of technological change.

A multiple-choice quiz by FilmGuy1570. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
FilmGuy1570

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
74,535

Updated
Aug 13 24

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
18 / 25

Plays
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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 25

1. On what date was Albert Arthur Frederick George born? Hint

December 14, 1890

November 5, 1900

December 14, 1905

December 14, 1895

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who were the parents of Albert Arthur Frederick George? Hint

George V and Mary of Teck

Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark

Victoria and Albert

Nicholas II and Alexandra

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Question 3 of 25

3. On what date was Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon born? Hint

May 10, 1895

December 25, 1902

August 4, 1900

August 1, 1902

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Question 4 of 25

4. Who were Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon's parents? Hint

Claude George Bowes-Lyon and Cecilia Nina Cavendish-Bentinck

Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia and Maria Anna of Anhalt

Sir David Bowes-Lyon and Lady Rachel Clay

Patrick Bowes-Lyon and Lady Dorothy Beatrix Osborne

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Question 5 of 25

5. In what year did Bertie (who later became King George VI) and Elizabeth marry? Hint

1926

1937

1920

1923

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Question 6 of 25

6. How many children did King George VI and his queen have together? Hint

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Question 7 of 25

7. King George VI had an impediment that his wife, Elizabeth, helped him overcome. What was the impediment? Hint

Hunchback

Nervous twitch

Clubfoot

Stuttering

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Question 8 of 25

8. Why did Bertie and Elizabeth become King and Queen? Hint

His brother abdicated without leaving an heir

His brother committed suicide

His brother died in a plane crash

His brother went insane and was declared unfit to reign

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Question 9 of 25

9. When the Luftwaffe bombed Buckingham Palace on September 10, 1940 what did the Queen say? Hint

Those Nazi mongrels will pay for this!

Oh well, we were going to repaint anyway.

I think the children should be sent to Canada and away from this madness.

I am glad we've been bombed. It makes me feel I can look the East End in the face.

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Question 10 of 25

10. What did Adolf Hitler say about Queen Elizabeth (consort of George VI)? Hint

The most dangerous woman in Europe.

A Wallis Simpson wannabe.

That English She-Wolf

The real head beneath the crown.

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Question 11 of 25

11. In what year did Princess Elizabeth marry Phillip Mountbatten? Hint

1947

1950

1946

1949

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Question 12 of 25

12. King George VI was the last sovereign to hold what title? Hint

Defender of the Faith

Emperor of India

King of Canada

King of Scotland

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Question 13 of 25

13. King George VI underwent surgery for what, in 1951? Hint

To repair spinal damage caused during the blitz

To remove one lung because of cancer

To remove part of his liver from excessive drinking

To peel a cataract from his left eye

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Question 14 of 25

14. On what date was the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth? Hint

May 12, 1937

September 3, 1939

December 10, 1936

January 9, 1936

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Question 15 of 25

15. Who was the British Prime Minister when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne? Hint

Winston Churchill

Stanley Baldwin

Neville Chamberlain

Noel Coward

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Question 16 of 25

16. After he became King George VI what title did he deny his brother's wife? Hint

Duchess of Windsor

HRH

Duchess of York

Princess Wallis

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Question 17 of 25

17. In the context of royal history, King George VI was one of only a few English (or Anglo-British) monarchs who did what? Hint

led his troops into battle.

succeeded the throne in the lifetime of his predecessor.

kept a mistress

sailed around the world

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Question 18 of 25

18. King George VI was the first monarch to do what? Hint

order the execution of a sitting Prime Minister

obtain a driver's licence

obtain a pilot's licence

rule without Parliament

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Question 19 of 25

19. Before becoming King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, what were their titles? Hint

Duke and Duchess of Windsor

Duke and Duchess of Kent

Prince and Princess of Wales

Duke and Duchess of York

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Question 20 of 25

20. King George VI referred to the Royal Family as what? Hint

Royal Puppets

Wacky Windsors

We Four

the Courageous Bunch

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Question 21 of 25

21. On what date did King George VI die? Hint

November 9, 1951

February 6, 1952

May 9, 1945

February 10, 1963

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Question 22 of 25

22. After the death of King George VI, his wife Queen Elizabeth became Dowager and was affectionately known by what title? Hint

Elizabeth, The Lion Queen

The Queen Mum

Elizabeth, The Brave

Good Queen Bess

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Question 23 of 25

23. Who did the Dowager Queen blame for the death of her husband, King George VI? Hint

George V

Neville Chamberlain

Winston Churchill

Edward VIII

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Question 24 of 25

24. When did the Dowager Queen die? Hint

March 30, 2002

April 9, 2002

March 29, 2002

February 6, 1952

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Question 25 of 25

25. King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth are entombed where? Hint

Frogmore, Windsor

St. George's Chapel, Windsor

Westminster Abbey, London

Sandringham, Norfolk

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what date was Albert Arthur Frederick George born?

Answer: December 14, 1895

He was affectionately known as Bertie by his family.

2. Who were the parents of Albert Arthur Frederick George?

Answer: George V and Mary of Teck

Like his father he was the second son.

3. On what date was Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon born?

Answer: August 4, 1900

4. Who were Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon's parents?

Answer: Claude George Bowes-Lyon and Cecilia Nina Cavendish-Bentinck

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon is decended from Henry VII.

5. In what year did Bertie (who later became King George VI) and Elizabeth marry?

Answer: 1923

It was a lengthy and determined courtship and his proposal was not accepted the first time.

6. How many children did King George VI and his queen have together?

Answer: 2

Princess Elizabeth born April 21, 1926 and Princess Margaret born August 21, 1930.

7. King George VI had an impediment that his wife, Elizabeth, helped him overcome. What was the impediment?

Answer: Stuttering

8. Why did Bertie and Elizabeth become King and Queen?

Answer: His brother abdicated without leaving an heir

9. When the Luftwaffe bombed Buckingham Palace on September 10, 1940 what did the Queen say?

Answer: I am glad we've been bombed. It makes me feel I can look the East End in the face.

When it was suggested that the King and Queen send the children to safety the Queen replied: "The children will not go without me, I will not go without the King and the King will never leave!"

10. What did Adolf Hitler say about Queen Elizabeth (consort of George VI)?

Answer: The most dangerous woman in Europe.

11. In what year did Princess Elizabeth marry Phillip Mountbatten?

Answer: 1947

12. King George VI was the last sovereign to hold what title?

Answer: Emperor of India

13. King George VI underwent surgery for what, in 1951?

Answer: To remove one lung because of cancer

14. On what date was the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth?

Answer: May 12, 1937

15. Who was the British Prime Minister when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne?

Answer: Stanley Baldwin

He handed over to Neville Chamblerlain later that month.

16. After he became King George VI what title did he deny his brother's wife?

Answer: HRH

17. In the context of royal history, King George VI was one of only a few English (or Anglo-British) monarchs who did what?

Answer: succeeded the throne in the lifetime of his predecessor.

Henry IV, Edward IV, Richard III, and William III were the other four.

18. King George VI was the first monarch to do what?

Answer: obtain a pilot's licence

19. Before becoming King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, what were their titles?

Answer: Duke and Duchess of York

20. King George VI referred to the Royal Family as what?

Answer: We Four

21. On what date did King George VI die?

Answer: February 6, 1952

22. After the death of King George VI, his wife Queen Elizabeth became Dowager and was affectionately known by what title?

Answer: The Queen Mum

23. Who did the Dowager Queen blame for the death of her husband, King George VI?

Answer: Edward VIII

She felt the undue stress placed on him after the abdication by King Edward VIII greatly affected his health and ultimately led to his death.
(subsequently titled Duke of Windsor)

24. When did the Dowager Queen die?

Answer: March 30, 2002

25. King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth are entombed where?

Answer: St. George's Chapel, Windsor

Source: Author FilmGuy1570

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