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Quiz about The Last Empress of India
Quiz about The Last Empress of India

The Last Empress of India Trivia Quiz


A great title for a great Lady. Who was she and how much do you know about her?

A multiple-choice quiz by fringe. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
fringe
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
98,803
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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6 / 10
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3585
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Question 1 of 10
1. This 'commoner' of noble Scottish birth was crowned Queen Consort, and last Empress of India in 1937. Who was her royal husband? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Born during the reign of Queen Victoria, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was the the ninth of ten children. Her birth was registered by her father, Lord Glamis, who in fact falsified one piece of information on her Birth Certificate. What does the error concern? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Before her second birthday Elizabeth's brother, David, was born. As there was a seven year age gap between these last two children and their eight siblings, Elizabeth and David formed a special bond. How were they known affectionately by their family? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. An engagement was announced on 14th January 1923 between Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Prince Albert, Duke of York, but when did they first meet? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The wedding took place at Westminster Abbey on the 26th April 1923 and radio companies requested permission to broadcast the service. Why did Buckingham Palace refuse? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Having married the second son of the King, Elizabeth had anticipated a life, although not totally out of the limelight, certainly in the shadow of her husband's charismatic brother and future King, Edward. Who entered Edward's life and altered the line of succession, so catapulting Elizabeth and her husband onto the world stage?

Answer: (Two words or surname only)
Question 7 of 10
7. Much like Princess Diana almost half a century later, Elizabeth underwent a transformation in her fashion sense following her marriage, and was pictured in a series of photographs by Cecil Beaton in 1937. Her favourite designer created a style for her to which she remained faithful throughout her life. Having received the 'Royal Warrant' in 1940 this couturier also made the wedding and coronation gowns of her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. Who was the 'court dressmaker' favoured by Elizabeth? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Elizabeth made a much quoted statement after Buckingham Palace was bombed during the war, saying that she was glad that it had happened. In her own words, what was her reason? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What terrible secret was Elizabeth keeping from her husband George VI during the early 1950s? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. For half a century following the death of her husband, Elizabeth would retreat each February to the place where he died, for a time of private recollection. Where was that? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This 'commoner' of noble Scottish birth was crowned Queen Consort, and last Empress of India in 1937. Who was her royal husband?

Answer: King George VI

On the 12th May 1937 George VI and his bride were crowned. They retained the titles Emperor and Empress of India until that country's independence in 1947.
2. Born during the reign of Queen Victoria, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was the the ninth of ten children. Her birth was registered by her father, Lord Glamis, who in fact falsified one piece of information on her Birth Certificate. What does the error concern?

Answer: Her place of birth

Having missed the six-week deadline for registering his daughter's birth, Lord Glamis faced a fine of seven shillings and sixpence when he turned up in September, 1900 at the Registry Office in Hitchin, not far from their country mansion. Presumably thinking that he may as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb, he decided to make Elizabeth's place of birth the family's country home at St. Paul's Walden, where they had planned for her to be born, rather than in London, either in a rented apartment or the back of an ambulance - history is not quite clear which, although it is said that the Queen Mother herself rather believed it to be the ambulance!
3. Before her second birthday Elizabeth's brother, David, was born. As there was a seven year age gap between these last two children and their eight siblings, Elizabeth and David formed a special bond. How were they known affectionately by their family?

Answer: The two Benjamins

As children Elizabeth and David used to play such pranks as tipping cold water on arriving guests from the ramparts of Glamis Castle, a game they called "repelling raiders." They remained close until David's death in 1961.
4. An engagement was announced on 14th January 1923 between Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Prince Albert, Duke of York, but when did they first meet?

Answer: At a children's party nearly twenty years earlier

Elizabeth's first meeting with 'Bertie' had taken place when she was just five-years-old, but it was to be another fifteen years until the young Prince really noticed the beautiful Scottish aristocrat. In September 1920 Elizabeth's parents held a dance, which was attended by their neighbours, Lord and Lady Airlie, who happened to have a houseguest at that time, a certain Prince, who as a matter of courtesy was, of course, included in the invitation.
5. The wedding took place at Westminster Abbey on the 26th April 1923 and radio companies requested permission to broadcast the service. Why did Buckingham Palace refuse?

Answer: They were afraid that it would be heard by "disrespectful people"

Apparently Buckingham Palace were concerned that if the service were broadcast it may be heard by rather uncouth people, "some of them sitting in public houses with their hats on!"
6. Having married the second son of the King, Elizabeth had anticipated a life, although not totally out of the limelight, certainly in the shadow of her husband's charismatic brother and future King, Edward. Who entered Edward's life and altered the line of succession, so catapulting Elizabeth and her husband onto the world stage?

Answer: Wallis Simpson

From Edward's first meeting with the American divorcee at a house party on a winter weekend in 1931, he was smitten. Five years later, he had to choose, the Crown or Wallis. Elizabeth never forgave him for his choice.
7. Much like Princess Diana almost half a century later, Elizabeth underwent a transformation in her fashion sense following her marriage, and was pictured in a series of photographs by Cecil Beaton in 1937. Her favourite designer created a style for her to which she remained faithful throughout her life. Having received the 'Royal Warrant' in 1940 this couturier also made the wedding and coronation gowns of her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. Who was the 'court dressmaker' favoured by Elizabeth?

Answer: Norman Hartnell

Born in Devon in 1901, Sir Norman Hartnell started his business in the year of Elizabeth and Bertie's marriage and produced wartime 'utility' dresses as well as glamorous royal gowns.
8. Elizabeth made a much quoted statement after Buckingham Palace was bombed during the war, saying that she was glad that it had happened. In her own words, what was her reason?

Answer: "It makes me feel I can look the East End in the face"

During their tours of war-torn London prior to the Palace bombing, the royal couple were finding the assembled crowds somewhat antagonistic. It seemed at the time that the areas taking the brunt of the bombing were the less affluent areas of the City, so when Buckingham Palace was bombed the Queen felt it redressed the balance slightly.
9. What terrible secret was Elizabeth keeping from her husband George VI during the early 1950s?

Answer: He had cancer

Although a couple of years earlier, King George VI had been diagnosed with early arteriosclerosis, the fact that he had cancer was kept from him by his wife and eldest daughter.
10. For half a century following the death of her husband, Elizabeth would retreat each February to the place where he died, for a time of private recollection. Where was that?

Answer: Sandringham House, Norfolk

The King loved Sandringham and he died there from cancer on 6th February 1952. Following his death Elizabeth affectionately became known the world over as the "Queen Mum".
Source: Author fringe

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