House of Windsor Trivia Quiz

The House of Windsor is the best-known royal family in the world, so you should not find this quiz too hard.

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bridget3

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
8,797

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
7560

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1. What is the name of Princess Margaret's son? Hint

1st Earl of Snowdon

David Armstrong-Jones

Duke of Kent

Lord Stanhope

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2. Where was Queen Elizabeth II born? Hint

Windsor

London

Scotland

Isle of Wight

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3. What are the names of Prince Andrew's daughters? Hint

Helen and Victoria

Sarah and Helen

Beatrice and Eugenie

Beatrice and Zara

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4. Where did Prince Charles attend university? Hint

Cambridge

Paris

Oxford

St Andrews

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5. Ascot Racecourse is the personal property of the Queen.

True

False

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6. Which member of the Royal family lives at Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire? Hint

Prince Charles

Princess Anne

Princess Alexandra

Prince Edward

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7. Which Royal couple used to present the Wimbledon tennis trophies each year? Hint

Duke and Duchess of Kent

Duke and Duchess of York

Earl and Countess of Wessex

Duke and Duchess of Gloucester

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8. Prince Edward is patron and promoter of which sport? Hint

Handball

Squash

Real Tennis

Eton Fives

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9. What is the name of Princess Alexandra's husband? Hint

Sir Angus Ogilvy

Earl of Wessex

Anthony Armstrong-Jones

Prince Michael of Kent

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10. What nationality was the Duchess of Gloucester at birth? Hint

Greek

Danish

British

American

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Princess Margaret's son?

Answer: David Armstrong-Jones

David Armstrong-Jones is the son of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon. After the death of his father in March 2016, he inherited his father's title and became the 2nd Earl of Snowdon.

2. Where was Queen Elizabeth II born?

Answer: London

Bruton Street was the London home of her parents who were then still the Duke and Duchess of York.

3. What are the names of Prince Andrew's daughters?

Answer: Beatrice and Eugenie

Beatrice was also the name of Queen Victoria's youngest daughter

4. Where did Prince Charles attend university?

Answer: Cambridge

His younger brother Edward followed him to Cambridge.

5. Ascot Racecourse is the personal property of the Queen.

Answer: False

Ascot Racecourse is part of the Windsor Estate owned by the Crown Estates. As such, it is owned by the Crown but it is not part of the reigning monarch's personal possessions. This arrangement dates back to the reign of George III who surrendered his rights to Crown Estates in exchange for a fixed income, known as the civil list.

6. Which member of the Royal family lives at Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire?

Answer: Princess Anne

Gatcombe Park is regularly used for equestrian events. Princess Anne is a former member of the UK Olympic equestrian team.

7. Which Royal couple used to present the Wimbledon tennis trophies each year?

Answer: Duke and Duchess of Kent

The Duchess of Kent broke with protocol one year to hug Jana Novotna when the runner-up was weeping with disappointment.

8. Prince Edward is patron and promoter of which sport?

Answer: Real Tennis

Prince Edward met his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones when she was working on the PR for Real Tennis

9. What is the name of Princess Alexandra's husband?

Answer: Sir Angus Ogilvy

Princess Alexandra was the sister of the Duke of Kent and first cousin of the Queen.

10. What nationality was the Duchess of Gloucester at birth?

Answer: Danish

Birgitte van Deurs met Prince Richard of Gloucester when they were both studying in Cambridge.

Source: Author bridget3

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