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Death of a Princess Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the events surrounding the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

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

Author
Ballykissangel

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,952

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5760

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the date of Diana's tragic death? Hint

September 1

August 30

August 31

August 29

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Question 2 of 10

2. Diana was away from her home in London at the time of her death. What city was she in?

Answer: (One word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Diana was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. True or false?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Diana was traveling with a male companion to whom she was linked romantically. Who was the man?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )

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Question 5 of 10

5. The driver of the doomed car was killed instantly. What was his name?

Answer: (First, last or first and last names)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Another passenger in the car was body guard Trevor Rees-Jones. He died later in a Paris hospital. True or false?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where were Charles, William and Harry at the time of Diana's death? Hint

Buckingham Palace

Kensington Palace

Windsor Castle

Balmoral Castle

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who accompanied Diana's sisters, Lady Jane Fellows, and Lady Sarah McCorquodale to Paris to collect Diana's body and bring it back to London?

Answer: (Two words--name with a royal title)

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Question 9 of 10

9. The funeral for Princess Diana was held in London on September 6, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. local time. Where was the funeral held?

Answer: (Two words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Princess Diana is buried in London. True or false.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the date of Diana's tragic death?

Answer: August 31

Diana died in the wee small hours of the morning on August 31, 1997.

2. Diana was away from her home in London at the time of her death. What city was she in?

Answer: Paris

The fatal car crash that took the life of Princess Diana occurred in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris, France.

3. Diana was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. True or false?

Answer: False

Diana was still alive when rescue crews arrived on the scene. She was rushed to Hospital la Pitie-Salpetriere in Paris where doctors worked in vain to save her. She died ultimately of cardiac arrest brought on by massive internal injuries. She was pronounced dead at 4:00 a.m Paris time.

4. Diana was traveling with a male companion to whom she was linked romantically. Who was the man?

Answer: Dodi Fayed

Dodi Fayed was the son of Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed. Al Fayed owned the Ritz hotel in Paris as well as Harrods Department store in London.

5. The driver of the doomed car was killed instantly. What was his name?

Answer: Henri Paul

Henri Paul was the deputy chief security officer of the Ritz hotel owned by Al Fayed. An autopsy showed that he was legally drunk at the time of the accident.

6. Another passenger in the car was body guard Trevor Rees-Jones. He died later in a Paris hospital. True or false?

Answer: False

Trevor was critically injured but did survive. He was the only one wearing a seat-belt.

7. Where were Charles, William and Harry at the time of Diana's death?

Answer: Balmoral Castle

They were vacationing at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. They were notified of Diana's death by telephone. Prince William was 15, Harry 12.

8. Who accompanied Diana's sisters, Lady Jane Fellows, and Lady Sarah McCorquodale to Paris to collect Diana's body and bring it back to London?

Answer: Prince Charles

According to a TV documentary, there was an uproar among the royal family. Charles wanted Diana buried as a royal, for the sake of their sons, but Queen Elizabeth adamantly refused. The royal family was divided over the issue, but ultimately, Charles got his way.

9. The funeral for Princess Diana was held in London on September 6, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. local time. Where was the funeral held?

Answer: Westminster Abbey

There were 2000 guests invited by the royal family and the Spencer family. Up to 2.5 billion people watched on TV.

10. Princess Diana is buried in London. True or false.

Answer: False

Princess Diana was laid to rest on the Spencer family estate, Althorp Park, approximately 60 miles from London.

Source: Author Ballykissangel

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