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About This Quiz
When you think of the royals, you might think of the scandals and the opulent lifestyles — the jet setting and the gossip. But the royal family is a treasure trove of history! For 93 years now, modern royal history has revolved around Queen Elizabeth II! You know that she's in charge of the United Kingdom, and her family's history is full of turbulent events, but how much do you know about her life and her day-to-day existence?Â
Since stepping into the role of the ruling monarch in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II has astounded her citizens with her tough but gracious style. However, her life before becoming the queen was quite different than any other queen who came before her. She's the first female royal to enlist in the military, and her background is full of unique experiences that have made her who she is today. And the way she lives now is equally as fascinating!Â
As you go through the questions in this quiz, you are sure to learn something new about this real-life version of a Renaissance woman. You don't have to be a huge British history buff to get the questions right, but you do have to be open-minded about your perception of a queen. Will you get all of them right?
Dachshunds
Boxers
Corgis
Queen Elizabeth II has owned corgis since she was 8 years old. Her current corgis, Vulcan and Candy, come from the same bloodline of her first dog, Susan. In the past, the queen has personally overseen the breeding process.
Bull mastiffs
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True
False
Although Elizabeth became queen after her father, King George VI, passed in 1952, she was not the first one in line for the throne. Until her brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated his position to marry in American in 1936, she was in line behind him. Shown here is King Edward VIII and his bride-to-be, Wallis Simpson, in 1936.
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Once
Twice
Queen Elizabeth's birthday falls on April 21, but it's not the only day she celebrates. Because British weather can be quite brisk in April, a second celebration is held in June. The summer celebration is called Trooping the Color.
Four times
Once every month
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She learned to speak French.
She learned how to breed dogs.
She learned to drive.
In 1945, the Motor Transport Training Centre was informed that they would have a special student driver. There, Queen Elizabeth was taught both the rules of the road and auto mechanics. At the age of 93, she's still driving!
She adopted a child.
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One
Two
Three
Four
Prince Charles, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne are the queen's four children. While Charles, the oldest, has a prominent role, the others have remained somewhat in the background — or, in Prince Andrew's case, been removed from duties.
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Mimi
Gigi
Gan-Gan
Prince George is the first of Prince William's three children, and he refers to his great-grandmother as Gan-Gan. It is said that the queen takes an active role in the children's lives. They frequently find their way from Kensington Palace to Buckingham Palace to spend time with her.
Nan
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A tiara
A necklace
A scarf
A purse
The next time you see Queen Elizabeth on television, carefully watch her purse. If she moves it to her right arm, it means that she has become bored with the conversation and wants to leave. If she puts it on the floor, it's time to go!
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Sunday
The queen is frequently seen carrying an adorable handbag, but you will only find cash inside it on Sundays. When she attends church services, she likes to donate it to the offering plate.
Friday
Saturday
Wednesday
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Pilot
Auto mechanic
Ever the boundary pusher, Queen Elizabeth rose to the call of duty during WWII by becoming an auto mechanic. By doing so, she became the first female royal to join the military. During her time in the service, she also served as a truck driver.
Drill Sergeant
Medic
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She sold some jewelry.
She borrowed money from the British government.
She rented out a royal residence.
She used ration coupons.
With England in tatters after WWII, the country was undergoing clothing rationing. To pay for the material that was used to make her wedding dress, Elizabeth collected and saved ration coupons.
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True
King George's first Royal Christmas Message was sent over the radio waves in 1932, but many missed it because of radio interference. These days, the queen pre-records a television broadcast.
False
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Royal Fishes
Queen's Fishes
Fishes Royal
Because of a rule that dates all the way back to 1324, every starling, whale and dolphin within 3 miles of the Britsh coast rightfully belongs to the queen. It's a good thing she's an animal lover because she's frequently given animals as gifts. You can see her collection at one of the Zoological Society of London's two zoos. The ZSL is primarily a conservation charity. Its London headquarters is shown here.
Fishes of Britain
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Prince Charles
Duchess Kate
The prime minister
Since taking a seat on the throne, Queen Elizabeth has experienced 13 different prime ministers. While the queen can tell the prime minister the direction she wants things to take, she doesn't participate in policy creation.
A therapist
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Yes
No
Neither Princess Margaret nor Queen Elizabeth went to a public or private school. Instead, they were tutored at home. After King George ascended to the throne, Elizabeth studied constitutional history and law.
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Yes
No
In her lifetime, Queen Elizabeth II has taken nearly 300 overseas trips, and she hasn't had a passport for any of them. Because British passports are issued in the queen's name, she doesn't have one. It would be the equivalent of giving yourself permission to drive to work.
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Lizzie
Lilibeth
Queen Elizabeth has always been held in the highest of royal regard, but Princess Margaret has always been considered the wild child. When they were young, Margaret couldn't pronounce Elizabeth's name, so she shortened it to Lilibeth. Princess Margaret, front, is shown here with Princess Elizabeth and their grandmother, Queen Mary.
Bess
Ellie
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16
12
18
8
Formerly the prince of both Denmark and Greece, Prince Philip met his future bride at a wedding in 1934, when she was only 8 years old. It would be another 13 years before they took the walk down the aisle. The couple is seen here with Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent in 1951.
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English and Spanish
English and Italian
English and French
In addition to being a constitutional history scholar, Queen Elizabeth II speaks fluent French. In 2014, she delighted everyone when she delivered a banquet speech entirely in French while visiting Paris.
English and German
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She does!
For under $10, you can wear the same nail polish as the Duchess of Cambridge and Queen Elizabeth. Since 1989, she has been wearing an Essie shade named Ballet Slippers. It's rumored that she turned Kate Middleton on to the shade.
You're making that up.
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Warm milk
Gin and tonic
Green tea
Champagne
Queen Elizabeth might come off as a little stuffy, but she lets down her hair with a drink a few times per day. She has a cocktail with lunch, a glass of wine with dinner and a glass of champagne before bed. At 93, she might be on to something!
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Her maid's voice
Bagpipes
Every day around 8:30 a.m., the queen wakes up. By 9 a.m., she's out on the balcony for her daily ritual. For 15 minutes every day, she is serenaded by the sound of Scottish bagpipes.
Her alarm clock
Big Ben
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Cabbage
With a full royal title like Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, it's easy to see why her husband simply calls her "Cabbage."
Carrot
Potato
Honeydew
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Talked to an astronaut
Been a truck driver
Married her third cousin
Given an interview
The only thing on this list that Queen Elizabeth hasn't done is given an interview. She makes public appearances and often delivers speeches, but she has never consented to sit down for a question and answer session. Rumor has it that she frowns upon the practice.
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Royal
Regina
When the queen delivers a more personal message, she often ends by signing with "Elizabeth R." The "R" is not an initial for one of her names; it's short for the Latin word "regina," which is Latin for queen.
Rose
Regent
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Tomato
Basil
Garlic
Both Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and the queen's personal chef have given interviews that mention the queen's dislike for garlic. She believes it's improper because it causes bad breath when talking to others.
Salt
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True
False
Queen Elizabeth II has a reported net worth of over $300 million, but she's very frugal. She is well-known for asking for household linens to be repaired rather than thrown out, and she has worn her Diamond Jubilee dress to public events at least six times. She is seen here en route to St. Paul's Cathedral during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of June 5, 2012.
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Her tiara
On Queen Elizabeth's wedding day, she was undeterred by a broken tiara. Rather than panic, she is reported to have remained calm and advised her staff to call a jeweler. It was repaired before the ceremony began.
Her engagement ring
Her pearl necklace
Her earrings
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Miami
Washington D.C.
New York
Although Queen Elizabeth has never been spotted there, she owns an apartment in the United Nations Plaza in New York City. The building where she owns the apartment was built by architect Lord Norman Foster. She had personally knighted him 25 years prior to the purchase.
Boston
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Frogmore Cottage
Buckingham Palace
Kensington Palace
Windsor Castle
While the attacks on England continued during WWII, the royal family was protected with every available fighting force. Both the queen and her sister were sent to the lower levels of Windsor Castle. In 1940, at the age of 14, Elizabeth delivered her first-ever broadcast from there.
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A cake
A birthday card
Birthdays are a big thing for Queen Elizabeth II! If you're lucky enough to be a British citizen and reach 100 years old, you can request that the queen send you a birthday card. When Elizabeth was 80, she held a birthday party for other 80-year-olds.
A certificate
A pre-recorded message
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Diamond Jubilee
In 2012, Queen Elizabeth celebrated the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne, and it was observed with the Diamond Jubilee. In 2022, another celebration will be held throughout the Commonwealth of Nations. This time, it will be called the Platinum Jubilee.
Sapphire Jubilee
Ruby Jubilee
Opal Jubilee
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Victoria
The queen's full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. When she was born in 1926, her parents, King George and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, were not quite sure what to name her. In the end, she was named after her mother, who went on to become the sitting queen by marriage.
Elizabeth
Alexandra
Mary
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Yes
No
Just like passports, driver's licenses are issued under the queen's name. When she decides to drive herself through London and all the way to Scotland, Queen Elizabeth doesn't carry one because she's exempt from the law. She's also not required to have license plates on her vehicle.
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St. George's Chapel
Westminster Abbey
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge walked in the footsteps of the queen when they wed at Westminster Abby in 2011. In 2019, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. We wish Kate and William the same fate!
Windsor Guildhall
St. Paul's Cathedral
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Yes
On May 8, 1945, Elizabeth and her sister Margaret were granted the rare opportunity to mingle with commoners. With WWII declared over, Europe Day was in full swing all over the world. In a rare move, their parents agreed to let them join in the festivities.
No
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