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If, like me, you’re a massive fan of the Royales, you’re probably getting quite excited about the upcoming Diamond Jubilee celebrations. On 5th June Queen Elizabeth II will slip into her posh frock and trot out to paint London town red.
Meanwhile, she asked us to keep you entertained leading up to the big day.

Princess Diana

They’re one of the most famous families in the world, but how well do we really know the Windsors? Well, that’s not really their name, for one….
Who divorced who? Who is known for their outrageous diplomatic gaffs? Which married royals are related to each other?
Think you’re a right royal expert? Jump into my Royal Rumble and test your mettle with this teasing and pleasing trivia. Once you’re done, let us know how well you did!

Raïssa's Royal Rumble

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Question 1

Olympic salute (2)

Which member of the Royal family competed in the Olympic Games?

A	Prince William
B	Princess Anne
C	Prince Edward
D	Prince Harry

Question 1 Explanation:

In 1976 Princess Anne, the Queen’s only daughter, competed in the 1976 Olympics, representing her country in the equestrian category.

Question 2

In sync (3)

Which of the following is not a feature of Buckingham Palace?

A	A golf course
B	A chapel
C	A doctor's surgery
D	A post office

Question 2 Explanation:

You can pray to God, have a prostate exam and send a postcard, all from the safety of your royal palace. You can't however, play a round of 18 holes.

Question 3

Thrones (4)

Fond of sitting, the Queen possesses how many thrones?

A	7
B	8
C	9
D	12

Question 3 Explanation:

The Queen has nine thrones: one at the House of Lords, two at Westminster Abbey and six in the throne room of Buckingham Palace.

Question 4

"Mummy?" (5)

Which relatively recent ancestor do the Queen and her husband Phillip have in common?

A	King George III
B	Queen Victoria
C	Queen Elizabeth I
D	King Edward VII

Question 4 Explanation:

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are both great-great grandchildren of Queen Victoria, as well as being related on Phil’s father's side. King George I of Greece, Prince Philip's paternal grandfather, was the brother of Queen Alexandra (wife of King Edward VII).

Question 5

Hal: man of letters (6)

Who was the first heir to the throne to graduate from university?

A	Queen (then Princess) Elizabeth
B	Prince Andrew
C	Prince William
D	Prince Charles

Question 5 Explanation:

Prince Charles was admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge University, where he read anthropology, archaeology, and history. He graduated with a 2:2 Bachelor of Arts on 23 June 1970, becoming the third Royal Family member to earn a university degree and the first heir to throne to earn one.

Question 6

Prince Dumbo (7)

Who once said of Prince Charles, “You can’t possibly be king with ears like that!”

A	Prince Philip, his father
B	Prince Andrew, his brother
C	Lord Louis Mountbatten, his great uncle.
D	Prince William, his son

Question 6 Explanation:

This statement on the royal anatomy is quoted in the official biography of Prince Charles by Jonathan Dimbleby.

Question 7

Not in front of the children, darling (8)

Which object played a role in the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer as well as in the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton?

A	The carriage
B	The engagement ring
C	The tiara
D	The car

Question 7 Explanation:

Too heavy for a finger or a head, and way too grand for a car, the royal carriage was given a dose of WD40 and rolled out to wow the crowds as it had done way back in 1981.

Question 8

Buckingham Palace (9)

Which British monarch purchased Buckingham Palace?

A	King Edward VII
B	King George IV
C	Queen Elizabeth I
D	King George III

Question 8 Explanation:

In 1761, George III bought Buckingham House for his wife, Queen Charlotte, to use as a comfortable family home close to St James' Palace. Buckingham House became known as the Queen's House, and 14 of George's 15 children were born there.

Question 9

Tabloids: colourful toilet paper (10)

Who was involved in a scandal, offering the tabloids ‘access’ to the Royals?

A	Tiggy Legge-Bourke
B	Princess Diana
C	Camilla Parker Bowles
D	Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

Question 9 Explanation:

News of the World filmed Sarah Ferguson in 2010, asking money for access to Prince Andrew at a price of 500,000 pounds. Her greed was apparently exacerbated by her appalling financial situation.

Question 10

Hewitt would be proud (11)

In 2005 Prince Harry got in trouble for his choice of costume at a theme party. What did he wear?

A	a ‘Queen’ costume paired with fake boobs
B	An Afrika Corps uniform with a Nazi armband
C	a set of ‘Prince Charles ears’
D	An Arabic Galabiyya

Question 11

Liz between the Bushes (12)

Which of these languages does the Queen speak fluently?

A	Klingon
B	American
C	French
D	Swahili

Question 11 Explanation:

The Queen speaks fluent French and often uses the language for audiences and state visits.

Question 12

Swimming in money (13)

There is no doubt that the Queen is a wealthy woman, but it is impossible to know precisely how much she is worth. In 1989, Fortune magazine tried to figure it out. What amount did they come up with?

A	£7 billion
B	£750 million
C	£1.7 billion
D	£27 billion

Question 13

Prince Pilot (14)

Prince William is an army helicopter pilot, but what's the name of the helicopter he flies?

A	Sea Lion
B	Sea Prince
C	Sea Saw
D	Sea King

Question 14

Annus horribilis (15)

The Queen famously referred to a difficult year of her reign as her “annus horribilis.” What year was she referring to?

A	1953; the year she became Queen.
B	1993; the year she started paying taxes
C	1997; the year Diana died
D	1992; the year Charles and Diana separated

Question 14 Explanation:

1992. It was also the year Andrew and Sarah split, the year Princess Anne divorced her first husband and the year of a major fire at Windsor Castle.

Question 15

Golf: swinging (16)

What Royal could play golf on a professional level?

A	Prince Charles
B	Prince Andrew
C	Prince Phillip
D	Prince William

Question 15 Explanation:

Prince Andrew has a golf handicap that would qualify him to play on the professional level. He is also a talented amateur photographer who trained with legendary photographer Norman Parkinson.

Question 16

Prince Philip: missing link? (17)

Which quote is not from Prince Phillip?

A	Tour of Iraq, to a woman dressed in a Burqa “Can I post this letter in there?”
B	China State Visit, 1986 If you stay here much longer, you’ll all be slitty-eyed.
C	To an Aborigine in Australia “Do you still throw spears at each other?”
D	To the President of Nigeria, dressed in traditional robes “You look like you’re ready for bed!”

Question 17

"You're kneeling on my foot..." (18)

In 2008 a fan paid £1200 for a piece of memorabilia from Prince Charles and Diana Spencer’s wedding. What was it?

A	Princess Diana’s garter
B	A sealed box of the official ‘Royal’ confetti
C	A piece of the wedding cake
D	An old invitation

Question 17 Explanation:

The 27-year-old slice of marzipan and icing, which is decorated with the royal coat of arms, was bought for £1,200, including buyer's premium, by an anonymous bidder.

Question 18

Royal Corgi (19)

The Queen has had a lifelong affinity for corgis. What was the name of the first corgi to come into the Queen’s life?

A	Susan
B	Vicky
C	Dookie
D	Freddy

Question 18 Explanation:

Dookie, the first of the famous royal corgis, was bought for Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in 1933 after they had fallen in love with the corgis owned by the children of the Marquess of Bath.

Question 19

Queen Victoria (20)

To date, Queen Victoria reigned longer than any other British monarch. When will Elizabeth beat her record?

A	December, 2013
B	August 2012
C	May, 2014
D	September, 2015

Question 19 Explanation:

September, 2015. Victoria reigned 63 years, seven months and two days (from 20th June 1837 to 22nd January 1901). Elizabeth’s reign started on 6th February 1952. She will have reigned 63 years, seven months and three days (one more than Victoria) on 9th September 2015.

Question 20

Peace in a pod (21)

Princess Diana promised to love, comfort, honour and keep Prince Charles in sickness and in health; what promise didn’t she make ?

A	To cherish him
B	To obey him
C	To follow him
D	To respect him

Question 20 Explanation:

When she tied the knot with Prince Charles, Lady Diana Spencer broke with a tradition that dates back to ca. 1662. Instead, their ceremony followed the Series I Alternative Marriage Rite of the Church of England ca. 1928 that excludes the part about obeying the husband. Instead, Diana promised to love, comfort, honour, and keep Prince Charles in sickness and in health.

Question 21

Hypocrisy: clerical (22)

The Act of Settlement (1701) specifically prevented members of which religion from ascending to the English crown?

A	Roman Catholic (too rebellious)
B	Islam (too drunk)
C	Scientology (too logical)
D	Buddhist (too aggressive)

Question 21 Explanation:

The Act of Settlement was passed to guarantee the inheritance of the crown by an heir that was assured to uphold the Church of England. Specifically, the act ensured that succession was barred to the offspring of former King James II – the last Roman Catholic monarch to reign over the British kingdoms.

Question 22

St. Edward’s Crown (23)

In 1953, at her coronation, the Queen wore St. Edward’s Crown. How much does it weigh?

A	3.23 kg
B	2.79 kg
C	2.23 kg
D	2.0 kg

Question 22 Explanation:

The 2.23 kg crown is made of gold and is decorated with precious and semi-precious stones, including sapphires, tourmalines, amethysts, topazes and citrines.

Question 23

Poisson O'Royal (24)

What are the “fishes royal”?

A	The royal Friday afternoon Place and chips order from Clarence House
B	A priceless collection of Koi Carp belonging to Prince Phillip
C	The Queen and Prince Phillip’s collective nickname for their grandchildren
D	All the sturgeons, whales and dolphins in the waters surrounding the UK

Question 23 Explanation:

According to an ancient statute, Queen Elizabeth II "owns" the sturgeons, whales, and dolphins in the waters surrounding the U.K. These are subsequently known as the "Fishes Royal”.

Question 24

The Princess Diana concert (25)

Which English singer performed at Princess Diana’s funeral, and what song did he sing?

A	Michael Jackson - Heal the world
B	Elton John - Candle in the wind.
C	Freddie Mercury - Love of my life
D	Chris de Burgh - Lady in red

Question 24 Explanation:

"Candle in the Wind 1997" or "Goodbye England's Rose" is a re-recording of "Candle in the Wind" as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, by Elton John

Question 25

Princess Philip: heir apparent (26)

The Queen Mother died in 2002 at the age of 101. She was not, however, the oldest-ever royal. Who was?

A	Alice of Gloucester.
B	Elizabeth I
C	William the Conquerer
D	King George I

Question 25 Explanation:

Alice of Gloucester, the wife and then widow of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the third son of George V and Queen Mary, was born in December 1901, she died in 2004, a few months short of her 103rd birthday.

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