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The royal family is currently headed by Queen Elizabeth II and has been since February 6, 1952. She's surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest ruling British monarch. Elizabeth is also currently the oldest-serving state leader at almost 92 years old. Her heir will be her oldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales. However, it's Prince Charles’s wife and children who have caught the media’s eye as of late.
Prince Charles was married to Diana, Princess of Wales—better known as "Princess Diana." Their wedding on July 29, 1981 was a complete fairytale. It was broadcast globally to more than 750 million viewers. Together, Diana and Prince Charles had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. After many messy affairs, Diana and Charles were divorced on August 28, 1996. Princess Diana still maintained her spot among the royal family, as she was the mother to the second and third heirs to the throne.
However—around one year after her divorce—she was fatally injured in a car accident in Paris. Some suspect that foul play was involved. Her memory still lives through her sons. Prince William was married to the lovely Kate Middleton in 2011, and his brother—Prince Harry—recently announced his engagement to Meghan Markle, an American actress.
What languages does the Queen speak fluently?
The Queen of England is an intelligent woman. She was schooled at home alongside her sister, Princess Margaret. Her schooling was run by her governess—Marion Crawford—and overseen by her mother. Her schooling focused on English history, literature, and music. Elizabeth also studied under the tutelage of Henry Marten, Vice-Provost of Eton College. From all of this education, Queen Elizabeth garnered many talents and gained new interests. She expanded her language study beyond English. What languages does the Queen speak fluently?
What kind of dog does the Queen absolutely love?
Queen Elizabeth II has fostered a love of dogs since she was a young girl. Many of the books she learned to read from as a child told stories about dogs. During her reign, Queen Elizabeth had a total of more than 30 of one specific breed of dog. In 2007, she had five of this same breed of dog at the same time. Her dogs travel with her, and they even have their own gourmet chef. What kind of dog does the Queen absolutely love?
What special trip to America did Prince Harry take with his brother and late mother?
Americans continue to be enthralled by the British monarchy. Since America is such a young country, its citizens enjoy the history and glamor behind British royalty. Royal weddings are like a holiday for some Americans. As a result, many American tabloids regularly interview the royal family. In an interview with PEOPLE magazine, Prince Harry talked about a special trip made to the U.S. with his late mother and brother, William. Of all the places to go, where did the royal family go?
The royal family holds a special place in their hearts for which former U.S. president?
America and Great Britain have had a rocky relationship since the beginning. After America declared independence in 1776, the two countries were at odds. Since then, relationships went from not the best to great. Americans love British culture, film, and media. The British also enjoy American culture as well. A mutual respect has been developed between both countries. Leaders from both countries are admired by leaders of the other. The royal family holds a special place in their hearts for which former U.S. president?
How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?
The Queen has posed for 129 portraits. Buckingham Palace was built in 1703. It was originally built as a townhouse for the Duke of Buckingham but was acquired by King George III in 1761. In the 1800s, it was expanded, and many rooms were added, as it became the London residence of Queen Victoria in 1837. Thus, Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the current English monarch, Elizabeth II. How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?
What are Prince Philip’s pet names for the Queen?
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple met when they were children at a wedding. They became engaged in 1947, when she was 21 and he was 26. They were married later that year on November 20, 1947. The couple lived in Malta for the next few years, as Prince Philip was stationed there. Elizabeth became queen in 1953, and Philip supported her every step of the way. What are Prince Philip’s pet names for the Queen?
Princess Kate admitted that, in another life, she would be what?
Kate Middleton and Prince William began dating in 2003, when they met at school, but they broke up in 2007. They soon started dating again and became engaged in October of 2010. The media loved Kate Middleton, as she was classy, beautiful, and educated. The couple was married in Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. Globally, it's estimated that 300 million viewers watched the wedding. Rising to a princess became a full-time job for Princess Kate. Princess Kate admitted that in another life she would be a …
When he was 13, which supermodel did Prince William have a big crush on?
Both Prince William and Prince Harry have had their share of celebrity crushes. Furthermore, many celebrities have had crushes on them. For instance—in a recent interview—Prince Harry revealed that he was crushing on fiancée, Meghan Markle for two years before he even met her. He saw her on the hit TV show Suits and declared that she was his ideal girl. What about Prince William? When he was 13, which supermodel did Prince William have a big crush on?
What's the name of George and Charlotte’s furry little pet hamster?
Princess Kate and Prince William have two—soon to be—three children. Their first child—Prince George—was born July 22, 2013. About two years later—on May 5, 2015—Princess Charlotte was born. The couple announced their third pregnancy in 2017. Their child is due April of 2018. George and Charlotte are growing up quickly. They're regularly featured in the tabloids because they're so cute. They even have a pet they share. What's the name of George and Charlotte’s furry little pet hamster?
Harry may become the next king of England, so what's his full name?
Prince Harry has had the reputation of a bit of a British playboy. He frequently partied around the world. Once—while in Las Vegas—pictures were taken of him and an unknown girl as they were playing strip pool. The pictures were leaked to TMZ in the United States and published by The Sun newspaper in the UK. Since a lot of these scandals, he's settled down quite a bit. In 2017, he got engaged to American actress Meghan Markle. At some point, Harry may become the next king of England, so what's his full name?
What's the Queen’s favorite color?
Queen Elizabeth II is known to incorporate bold and bright colors in her fashion choices. She's been known to wear every color of the rainbow. Now that she's older, many of her outfits feature a long coat covering a dress, gloves, sensible pumps, and a hat that matches the coat. Her handbags always look similar. But there's one color she wears a lot more frequently than other colors because it's her favorite color of all. What's the Queen’s favorite color?
What day is Prince George's birthday?
Prince George is the first child—and currently the only son—of Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge. Now 4 years old, the little prince has many different interests. He enjoys playing with his younger sister, Charlotte. He also likes playing with the hamster they share. He's iconic for meeting President Obama in his pajamas and a robe. President Obama gifted Prince George a toy rocking horse when he was born. But can you tell us: what day is Prince George’s birthday?
How many portraits has the Queen of England posed for during her reign?
For generations, each member of the royal family has posed for portraits, whether a painting or a photograph. Some portraits have been better than others. For instance, the first official portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge appears to age her quite a bit. One portrait of Prince Charles—by artist Richard Stone—makes it look like Charles’s right arm isn't attached. There are quite a few different portraits of the Queen. How many portraits has the Queen of England posed for during her reign?
Prince William graduated with a degree in geography, but what did Princess Kate study at the University of St. Andrews?
Prince William and Kate Middleton met while they were both studying at St. Andrews in Scotland. They lived essentially in the same dorm but soon came to live in the same flat with some friends. Upon their first meeting, they were both very shy. Kate curtsied, and Prince William managed to spill a drink on himself. During their time there, Prince William graduated with a degree in geography, but what did Princess Kate study at the University of St. Andrews?
How many bridesmaids did Princess Kate have?
Prince William married his longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011. The wedding reportedly cost 20 million euros, but the couple asked that all wedding presents would be donations to their favorite charities. The couple was married at Westminster Abbey in London by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The best man was Prince Harry, while the maid of honor was Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton. The royal wedding party actually included two page boys. How many bridesmaids did Princess Kate have?
Which of the following is the Queen’s private residence?
There are many different residences for the royal family. Buckingham Palace is the most iconic of the residences, as it's the official weekday London home. Other residences include Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Craigowan Lodge, Delnadamph Lodge, and many more. Buckingham Palace is the largest of the estates where the Queen and her husband, Prince Phillip, live. But as the Queen, she has both Crown Estates and private estates, which she inherited from her father. Which of the following is the Queen’s private residence?
Which Prince Edward is Prince Edward Island named after?
Prince Edward Island is a province of Canada, which includes the main island (Prince Edward Island) and multiple smaller Islands. Its capital is Charlottetown—and as a province—it's the tenth most populated one in Canada. Prince Edward Island became a British colony in the 1700s and became part of Canada in 1873. Because Canada is part of the British Commonwealth, the island was named after one of the many royal British Edwards. Which Prince Edward is Prince Edward Island named after?
Who was the first monarch to talk on the telephone?
The telephone was invented on March 10, 1876 in the United States of America. Alexander Graham Bell—the inventor—called his assistant Thomas Watson. It was rumored that as Bell was talking to Watson, he wanted to see him to make sure that it was really him. After Bell’s success, many other inventors had a crack at perfecting the telephone, enabling it to make long-distance calls and so on. That said, who was the first monarch to actually talk on the telephone, though?
In the past 500 years, how many Queen Catherines have there been?
Interestingly enough, Kate Middleton was born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton but went by Kate with a “K” instead of a “C.” She gained her royal title shortly before she married Prince William on November 16, 2010. Queen Elizabeth gave her the title of Catherine, Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge. Because Catherine wasn't royal by birth, she's not even a princess. However, when Prince William becomes king, Catherine will become Queen Catherine. In the past 500 years, how many Queen Catherines have there been?
So, when did Queen Elizabeth beat Queen Victoria’s record?
Queen Victoria reigned over the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for 64 years, longer than any British ruler before her. Queen Victoria has held that record for many years until Queen Elizabeth came along. Queen Elizabeth has been married for 70 years but hasn't been queen that long. It was fairly recently that Queen Elizabeth II beat Queen Victoria’s record of 64 years. So, when did Queen Elizabeth beat Queen Victoria’s record?
What year did Philip and Elizabeth first meet?
Before he was the husband of the Queen of England, Prince Philip was the prince of Greece and Denmark. The couple is related, as they're second cousins once removed. Elizabeth and Phillip met at a wedding between Phillip’s cousin and Elizabeth’s uncle. They met again later—when Elizabeth was 13 years old—and she fell in love with him. They began writing letters back and forth but didn't get engaged until many years later. What year did Philip and Elizabeth first meet?
What year did the Queen send her first email?
Being royal has some very special privileges. People curtsy or bow when they meet you. You have private guards watching your every move and keeping you safe. You even have access to new technology sooner than the average person. Email had its beginnings in the early 1960s. It started as computer-based messages to send files back and forth. As Queen Elizabeth became queen of England in 1952, she's the first of the British monarchs to ever send an email. What year did the Queen send her first email?
Who was the first royal to be interviewed on television?
The idea of television started to be toyed around with in the late 1920s, but it was in a very experimental stage all the way back then. Eventually—during World War II—a black-and-white TV system began to be used in the United States and Great Britain. By 1950, many people had televisions in their homes. As mentioned earlier, the royals have many special privileges and stir up a lot of public interest. Who was the first royal to be interviewed on television?
Prince Charles founded which organic food company?
Prince Charles is the first son of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. When Elizabeth passes away, he'll inherit the throne. He's the father of Prince William and Prince Harry. He has a lot of outside interests besides his family life. For example, at school, he studied Welsh history and language. He's served in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. Charles has authored a few books and has many interests in humanitarian and social issues. Prince Charles founded which organic food company?
How much does St. Edward’s crown weigh?
St. Edward’s crown is the official coronation crown of British monarchs. The crown is regarded as the oldest of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. It's named after Edward the Confessor, who was among the last of the Anglo-Saxon kings of England in the 11th century. While the original crown was sold during the English Civil War, a replica of the original was made in 1661. The crown has been used in six coronations since then, including Queen Elizabeth’s. How much does St. Edward’s crown weigh?