In Her Honor: Queen Elizabeth Trivia Quiz (2022)

Sept. 12, 2022.

Daily trivia: In honor of the late Queen Elizabeth II, packed with Queen Elizabeth facts collected from the most reliable news outlets worldwide. Which London monument has been officially known as the Elizabeth Tower? What does the R stand for in Elizabeth R? And how many great-grandchildren does Queen Elizabeth II have? Take the Queen Elizabeth Trivia Quiz!

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In Her Honor: Queen Elizabeth II Trivia Quiz

Special Quiz: 10 questions about Queen Elizabeth II. Facts on Queen Elizabeth follow each entry. No time-limit. How smart are you today?

1 / 10

Which British monarch reigned the longest?

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Queen Victoria.

King George III.

Queen Elizabeth II.

King Edward VIII.

On Feb. 6, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to reign for seven decades. Festivities marking the anniversary will peek in a four-day weekend beginning on Thursday, June 2, with the annual military parade that marks the queen’s 70th coronation anniversary, also known as her “official birthday.” The queen celebrated her 96th birthday.

2 / 10

Where did Queen Elizabeth II appoint Liz Truss as Prime Minister in her final days?

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London’s Buckingham Palace.

The Houses of Parliament in London.

Balmoral Castle, Scotland.

10 Downing Street, London.

For the first time in her 70-year reign as queen, Elizabeth II appointed a new prime minister away from Buckingham Palace. Liz Truss became the UK’s Prime Minister in Balmoral Castle, Scotland, on Sept. 6, 2022, where the queen, who suffered from mobility issues during her final days, was taking her summer break.

The Queen’s Death

Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral on Sept. 8, 2022. The Prince of Wales, who was at his mother’s side, became King Charles immediately. The flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast at 6.30 pm.

3 / 10

April 21 was Queen Elizabeth’s last birthday. How old was she in 2022?

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99

96

92

90

Queen Elizabeth II hit 96 on April 21, 2022. She was born in 1926 in London.

4 / 10

Which London monument has been officially known as the Elizabeth Tower since 2012?

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Tower of London.

Tower Bridge.

London Eye.

Big Ben.

The Big Ben clock tower in London has been officially known as the Elizabeth Tower since 2012, when it was renamed in honor of the queen’s diamond jubilee. A 5-year silencing of the Big Ben bells for renovation, which started in August 2017, finally ended in summer 2022, according to a New York Times July 3 report.

5 / 10

In remarks delivered as the UK marked the 70th anniversary of her rule, Queen Elizabeth II expressed a “sincere wish” that when Prince Charles takes the reign, his wife, Camilla, should be known as what?

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Queen Wife.

Queen Associate.

Queen Companion.

Queen Consort.

Queen Elizabeth II expressed a “sincere wish” on Feb. 6, 2022, that when the time comes for her son to succeed, Prince Charles’ wife, Camilla, should be known as Queen Consort.

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What does the R stand for in Elizabeth R?

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Regina.

Ruth.

Rhiannon.

Reagan.

In her annual Commonwealth Day message on March 14, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II restated that she will be forever “devoted” to her public work, signing her letter “Elizabeth R.” The royal signature (sign-manual) consists of the sovereign’s regnal name (without number), followed by the letter R for Rex (king) or Regina (queen). Accordingly, the sign-manual of Elizabeth II reads Elizabeth R. The queen concluded her message: “In these testing times, it is my hope that you can draw strength and inspiration from what we share, as we work together towards a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for all.”

7 / 10

How old was Prince Phillip when he married the young crown princess, Elizabeth?

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36

31

26

21

Prince Phillip married the then-young crown princess, Elizabeth,  on Nov. 20, 1947 — he was 26, and she was 21 years old.

Prince Phillip’s death

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, and King Charles’s father, died on Apr. 9, 2021, at Windsor Castle in England at the age of 99.

8 / 10

Queen Elizabeth’s marriage to Prince Philip was the longest of any British sovereign. How long were they married?

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Forever.

73 Years.

63 Years.

53 Years.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s 73rd wedding anniversary was Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. Elizabeth was only 21 when she married Royal Navy Lt. Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey on Nov. 20, 1947. Their marriage was the longest for any British sovereign.

9 / 10

How many great-grandchildren did Queen Elizabeth II have?

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6.

8.

10.

12.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II had 12 great-grandchildren before she passed away at 96 on Sept. 8, 2022.

Who is the Queen’s 12th great-grandchild?

Buckingham Palace announced Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, that Britain’s Princess Beatrice had given birth to the Queen’s 12th great-grandchild, a baby girl. It is Princess Beatrice’s first child with property developer husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Beatrice is the tenth-in-line to the throne, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew – who was served in the United States with a sexual assault lawsuit the same day – and Sarah, Duchess of York.

10 / 10

Who is Queen Elizabeth II having tea with in this picture?

Screenshot: Platinum Party at the Palace / BBC One

Rupert Bear.

Fozzie Bear.

Paddington Bear.

Winnie-the-Pooh.

On June 4, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II appeared in a pre-recorded comic sketch with Paddington Bear ahead of a pop concert outside Buckingham Palace – marking her platinum Jubilee as a queen. Paddington Bear first appeared in October 1958 in the children’s book A Bear Called Paddington and has been featured in over twenty books written by British author Michael Bond.

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The Queen Elizabeth Trivia Quiz Questions

• Queen Elizabeth's marriage to Prince Philip was the longest of any British sovereign. How long were they married?

  Photo: Kiefer. from Frankfurt, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  Forever.

  73 Years.

  63 Years.

  53 Years.

  How old was Prince Phillip when he married the young crown princess, Elizabeth?

  Photo: Jamie McCaffrey, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  36

  31

  26

  21

  April 21 was Queen Elizabeth's last birthday. How old was she in 2022?

  Photo: PolizeiBerlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  99

  96

  92

  90

  How many great-grandchildren did Queen Elizabeth II have?

  Photo: Carfax2, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  6.

  8.

  10.

  12.

  Which British monarch reigned the longest?

  Photo: Rabax63, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  Queen Victoria.

  King George III.

  Queen Elizabeth II.

  King Edward VIII.

  In remarks delivered as the UK marked the 70th anniversary of her rule, Queen Elizabeth II expressed a "sincere wish" that when Prince Charles takes the reign, his wife, Camilla, should be known as what?

  Photo: John Pannell from Watford, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  Queen Wife.

  Queen Associate.

  Queen Companion.

  Queen Consort.

  What does the R stand for in Elizabeth R?

  Photo: Royal Navy, OGL 3, via Wikimedia Commons

  Regina.

  Ruth.

  Rhiannon.

  Reagan.

  Who is Queen Elizabeth II having tea with in this picture?

  Screenshot: Platinum Party at the Palace / BBC One

  Rupert Bear.

  Fozzie Bear.

  Paddington Bear.

  Winnie-the-Pooh.

  Which London monument has been officially known as the Elizabeth Tower since 2012?

  Photo: ketrin1407, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

  Tower of London.

  Tower Bridge.

  London Eye.

  Big Ben.

  Where did Queen Elizabeth II appoint Liz Truss as Prime Minister in her final days?

  Photo: @RoyalFamily on Twitter

  London’s Buckingham Palace.

  The Houses of Parliament in London.

  Balmoral Castle, Scotland.

  10 Downing Street, London.

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