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Wedding of the Century Trivia Quiz

This quiz has been inspired by the marriage of Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz in May 2004, called the wedding of the century; it also contains some trivia about the Spanish royal family in general.

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

Author
beatka

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,897

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The marriage of the Crown Prince Felipe de Bourbon and Letizia Ortiz was the first royal wedding in Spain in how many years? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which Spanish city did the wedding of Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz take place? Hint

Madrid

Sevilla

Barcelona

Oviedo

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Roman Catholic Church didn't oppose the marriage between the future king and a divorcee, because Letizia's previous marriage was a civil union.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. When was the obligation for the members of the Spanish royal family to marry another royal abolished? Hint

1938

1978

1968

1988

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Question 5 of 10

5. Letizia's wedding gown was created by which famous Spanish designer? Hint

Pedro Rodriquez

Paco Rabanne

Manuel Pertegaz

Roberto Verino

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Question 6 of 10

6. Letizia Ortiz is a former television journalist. What channel did she work for? Hint

RAI UNO

RTP

TV5

TVE

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Question 7 of 10

7. Before getting involved with Letizia, Prince Felipe had a highly public relationship with a fashion model. Who was she? Hint

Naomi Campbell

Eva Hercigova

Linda Evangelista

Eva Sannum

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Question 8 of 10

8. What title is given to the Spanish Crown Prince? Hint

Prince of Aragon

Prince of Extremadura

Prince of Andalusia

Prince of Asturias

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Question 9 of 10

9. What origin is Queen Sofia, mother of Prince Felipe? Hint

Spanish

Portuguese

French

Greek

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first member of the Spanish royal family to have taken up a paid job? Hint

Prince Felipe

Infanta Elena

Queen Sofia

Infanta Cristina

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The marriage of the Crown Prince Felipe de Bourbon and Letizia Ortiz was the first royal wedding in Spain in how many years?

Answer: 98

The last royal wedding in Spain took place in 1906, when the prince's great-grandfather, King Alfonso XIII married Victoria Eugenia de Battenberg. The marriage of the prince's father, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia took place in 1962 in Athens. The marriages of their daughters, Princesses Helena and Cristina, didn't count as royal weddings because, under Spanish constitution, their husbands couldn't become kings.

2. In which Spanish city did the wedding of Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz take place?

Answer: Madrid

The wedding ceremony was held at Almudena Cathedral in Spain's capital, Madrid. The weddings of Felipe's older sisters Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina took place in Sevilla and Barcelona, respectively.

3. The Roman Catholic Church didn't oppose the marriage between the future king and a divorcee, because Letizia's previous marriage was a civil union.

Answer: True

Letizia Ortiz had been married to Alonso Guerrero, her university teacher; they were divorced in 2000. Since their marriage wasn't a church wedding, it wasn't considered valid by conservative Catholics.

4. When was the obligation for the members of the Spanish royal family to marry another royal abolished?

Answer: 1978

This requirement was abolished only in 1978. Letizia Ortiz is the first commoner in line to become Spain's queen.

5. Letizia's wedding gown was created by which famous Spanish designer?

Answer: Manuel Pertegaz

The 86-year-old designer based in Barcelona was chosen by Letizia herself. He has dressed such celebrities as Ava Gardner, Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Onassis-Kennedy.

6. Letizia Ortiz is a former television journalist. What channel did she work for?

Answer: TVE

Letizia Ortiz worked for the state-owned Television Espa�ola (TVE). She was a tv star and award-winning journalist. Her former employer prepared an extensive coverage of the wedding.

7. Before getting involved with Letizia, Prince Felipe had a highly public relationship with a fashion model. Who was she?

Answer: Eva Sannum

The relationship of Felipe with Norwegian lingerie model Eva Sannum lasted a few years. The royal family disapproved of their union.

8. What title is given to the Spanish Crown Prince?

Answer: Prince of Asturias

The heir to the Spanish throne receives the title of the Prince of Asturias. By coincidence, Letizia Ortiz, now Princess of Asturias, was born in Asturias, its capital Oviedo to be precise.

9. What origin is Queen Sofia, mother of Prince Felipe?

Answer: Greek

When Felipe became the king in 2014, it was be the first time since 1879 for the country to have a Spanish-born queen. Queen Sofia's predecessors, Maria Christina and Victoria Eugenia, were Austrian and English respectively.

10. Who was the first member of the Spanish royal family to have taken up a paid job?

Answer: Infanta Cristina

Infanta Cristina, Felipe's older sister, who worked in a bank, was the first Spanish Princess in history to earn her own living. She even drove her car to work every day. Infanta Cristina married a handball player, Inaki Urdangarin, in 1997.

Source: Author beatka

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