Queen Elizabeth II - Answers

Published: Saturday 26th March 2022A free quiz about the life of Queen Elizabeth II as she celebrates seventy years on the throne.
  1. In which African country was the Queen when she heard of the death of her father? Kenya.
  2. Where were the Queen and Prince Phillip married? Westminster Abbey.
  3. What was the full name of the Queen's only sister? Margaret Rose.
  4. Who was the US President when the Queen came to the throne? Harry S Truman.
  5. How many children does the Queen have? Four (1 daughter and 3 sons).
  6. On which Mediterranean island did the Queen and Prince Philip live during their early married life? Malta.
  7. In which English county is the Queen's residence of Sandringham? Norfolk.
  8. What are the Queen's two middle names? Alexandra Mary.
  9. What was the Queen's childhood nickname? Lilibet.
  10. Which actress won a Best Actress Oscar in 2007 for her portrayal of the Queen? Helen Mirren.
  11. What is the Queen's official residence in Scotland? Holyrood House.
  12. As at March 2022, how many times has a horse owned by the Queen won the Epsom Derby? None (despite having tried on many occasions).
  13. Which year did the Queen describe as her "Annus horribilis"? 1992
  14. In which London street was the Queen born? Bruton Street, Mayfair.
  15. What is the name of the Queen's oldest Great Grandchild? Savannah (Phillips).
  16. At which Royal residence does the Queen traditionally spend Christmas? Sandringham.
  17. Which foreign language does the Queen speak fluently? French.
  18. As at March 2022, how many British Prime Ministers have served under Queen Elizabeth II? Fourteen.
  19. All the swans in the UK are said to be owned by the Queen, but what sea creatures does the British Monarch technically own? Sturgeons, whales and dolphins in UK waters.
  20. In which year did the Queen become the first reigning monarch to visit China? 1986

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