Monarchy Flashcards
(45 cards)
What was the date of the birth of Princess Margaret?
1936
What year and month was the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II to Prince Philip of Greece - Denmark?
November 20th 1947
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was when ?
June 2nd, 1953.
Where was king Charles III (Prince of Wales) Baptised?
Buckingham Palace ( the music room)
When was the fire at Windsor castle, and what was the name of the speech that Took place?
1992- it was called “ Annus Horrible speech “
Queen Elizabeth II used the phrase in a speech in 1992 to describe that year, which was marked by scandal and disaster for the British royal family.
When was the Royal wedding (Prince Charles-Diana Spencer?
July 29th 1981 at St Paul’s cathedral because they said Westminster Abbey wasn’t big enough for all the family and friends.
The Duke of Edinburgh passed away when?
April 9th, 2021 Windsor Castle
Prince Charles and Diana’s divorce was which year .
1996- Charlies moved into Clarence House and Diana stayed at Kensington Palace with the boys.
What service did the Late Queen Elizabeth II serve in WW2?
She served in the auxiliary territorial service.
What year was princess Anne born ?
August 15 1950 born in Clarence House.
The late Queen Elizabeth II was shot at during what ceremonial event and what year?
It was Trooping of the colour in 1981 same year as the Royal wedding?
The Golden Jubilee for queen Elizabeth II was what year?
2002 Big celebration.
In what year did it mark the late Queen Elizabeth II to be the longest reigning british monarch?
September 9 - 2015, before her it was Victoria .
On The death of Elizabeth II who stayed with her right up until she was taken away?
It was Princess Anne.
What was the total cost of the late Queen Elizabeth II funeral?
162 million.
How much did King Charles’ coronation cost the taxpayer?
72 Million pounds
How much did Diana’s funeral cost?
Arguably the most memorable funeral in recent history is the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. The September 1997 ceremony is believed to have cost up to £5 million with approximately 1 million attendees. It’s one of the most watched funerals ever, with an estimated 2.5 billion viewers worldwide.
How much is Prince Charles crown worth?
It carries more than 400 gemstones, including six sapphires and 12 rubies, and is complete with a velvet cap and an ermine band. Officially, the crown jewels are priceless, since they are not insured. However, if appraised, they would be estimated at almost $6 billion
It was estimated that how many people attend the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II?
It was estimated that around 250 thousand attended.
Where did the late Queen Elizabeth II pass, and when
September 8th 2022 - Balmoral.
What is the Roll of the King as head of the Commonwealth?
The King’s role as head of the Commonwealth is mainly symbolic and unifying. He is a leader of the Commonwealth, alongside the Commonwealth secretary-general and Commonwealth chair-in-office.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent countries. The Commonwealth’s goals include promoting democratic principles and human rights, supporting economic development, and providing a voice to smaller and more remote sovereign states.
