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Seventy Years on the Throne Trivia Quiz

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne of the United Kingdom in 1952. Can you answer these questions about her?

A multiple-choice quiz by Daddy19. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Daddy19

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
346,372

Updated
Sep 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1785

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which year was Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor born? Hint

1921

1924

1930

1926

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Question 2 of 10

2. When she was born, where was Princess Elizabeth in the line of succession to the British throne? Hint

Second in line

Third in line

Heir

Fourth in line

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Question 3 of 10

3. During World War II, were Elizabeth and her sister Margaret evacuated out of the UK?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Princess Elizabeth served in the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where were Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Philip, when her father died? Hint

Australia

New Zealand

Tanzania

Kenya

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1982, Royal security was compromised when the Queen woke up and found a man in her bedroom. What was his name? Hint

Sean Sikes

Ryan Bumble

Andrew Brownlow

Michael Fagan

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which year did Queen Elizabeth II make her first state visit to the Republic of Ireland? Hint

1999

1965

2011

1983

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Question 8 of 10

8. Of the four answers can you pick the answer that lists Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren from eldest to youngest? Hint

William, Henry, Peter, Beatrice, Louise, Zara, James, Eugenie

Peter, Zara, William, Henry, Beatrice, Eugenie, Louise, James

James, Louise, Peter, Zara, William, Harry, Eugenie, Beatrice

Peter, William, Eugenie, James, Zara, Henry, Beatrice, Louise

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury who presided over the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II? Hint

Robert Runcie

William Temple

Geoffrey Fisher

Michael Ramsey

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 20th century, which were Queen Elizabeth II's first and last Prime Ministers of the UK? Hint

Winston Churchill and Tony Blair

Anthony Eden and Gordon Brown

Winston Churchill and David Cameron

Clement Attlee and John Major

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year was Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor born?

Answer: 1926

Her name derives as follows:

Elizabeth after her mother, (Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon)
Alexandra after George V's mother, (Elizabeth's Great-Grandmother)
Mary after George V's wife, (Elizabeth's Grandmother).

2. When she was born, where was Princess Elizabeth in the line of succession to the British throne?

Answer: Third in line

When she was born, George V was on the throne. His eldest son, Edward (later Edward VIII) was the heir. As Edward did not have any children, Elizabeth's father, Albert (later George VI) was second in line. This made Elizabeth third in line.

3. During World War II, were Elizabeth and her sister Margaret evacuated out of the UK?

Answer: Yes

Lord Hailsham wanted the princesses to be evacuated to Canada. However, Elizabeth's mother famously stated "The children won't go without me. I won't leave without the King. And the King will never leave." However, whilst the King and Queen remained at Buckingham Palace during the day, the princesses were moved to Windsor Castle.
Quote reproduced from Wikipedia.

4. Princess Elizabeth served in the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II.

Answer: True

The Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service was a part of the British Army, which Elizabeth joined at the age of 18.

5. Where were Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Philip, when her father died?

Answer: Kenya

Philip and Elizabeth were traveling to tour Australia and New Zealand in early 1952 and were in Kenya at the time the news of George VI's death broke.

6. In 1982, Royal security was compromised when the Queen woke up and found a man in her bedroom. What was his name?

Answer: Michael Fagan

The incident where Michael Fagan chatted to the Queen in her bedroom for about 10 minutes was the second time he had managed to gain access to Buckingham Palace. Surprisingly, he was not charged with any offence.

7. In which year did Queen Elizabeth II make her first state visit to the Republic of Ireland?

Answer: 2011

Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to visit the Republic of Ireland since it gained independence. The previous visit was made by the Queen's grandfather, George V, in 1911.

8. Of the four answers can you pick the answer that lists Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren from eldest to youngest?

Answer: Peter, Zara, William, Henry, Beatrice, Eugenie, Louise, James

Queen Elizabeth II's children were Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward.

Her grandchildren were: Peter Phillips (b. 1977), Zara Tindall (ne� Phillips - b. 1981), William (b. 1982), Henry (or Harry as he's more commonly known - b. 1984), Beatrice (b. 1988), Eugenie (b. 1990), Louise (b. 2003) and James (b. 2007).

9. Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury who presided over the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II?

Answer: Geoffrey Fisher

Temple preceded Geoffrey Fisher, who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1945 to 1961. Michael Ramsey succeeded him.

Robert Runcie was Archbishop of Canterbury for most of the 1980s and officiated at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.

10. In the 20th century, which were Queen Elizabeth II's first and last Prime Ministers of the UK?

Answer: Winston Churchill and Tony Blair

David Cameron and Gordon Brown were both Prime Ministers of the UK, however, not until the 21st Century.

Winston Churchill succeeded Clement Attlee as Prime Minister in 1951 so he was in office at the time of Elizabeth's accession. Tony Blair succeeded John Major as Prime Minister in 1997 to become Elizabeth's last UK Prime Minister of the 20th Century.

Source: Author Daddy19

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