British monarchy Quiz

Princess Diana gave birth to

• one son

• one son and a daughter

• two sons

Answer explanation

William and Harry

The British monarch leads a global organization called

• the Commonwealth of Nations

• FIFA

• the UN

Answer explanation

The monarchy in Britain is

• absolute

• constitutional

• representative

Answer explanation

The British monarch is the head of state and nation. The King is the highest representative of the UK on both national and international agendas.

The British monarch is head of state of

• Australia

• India

• Nigeria

Answer explanation

Today, the King is head of state of 15 countries in the Commonwealth realm, including the UK. The other nations are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, Solomon Islands, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Henry VIII was married

• twice

• three times

• six times

Answer explanation

After the quiz you will learn more about Henry VIII and his wives!

Queen Mary I is today often referred to as

• the Virgin Queen

• Bloody Mary

• the royal spinster

Answer explanation

This unfortunate nickname was thanks to her persecution of Protestant heretics, whom she burned at the stake in the hundreds.

The British monarch is also head of

• the Anglican Church

• the Roman Catholic Church

• the Mormons

Answer explanation

The Church of England, or Anglican Church, is the primary state church in England, where the concepts of church and state are linked.

Male monarchs usually train as

• cooks

• soldiers

• lawyers

Answer explanation

It is a tradition of very long standing that the Sovereign, and members of the Royal Family, are intimately associated with the Armed Forces and have been proud to serve in all three services.

Owned by the Royal Family

• 10, Downing Street

• Buckingham Palace

• Balmoral Castle

Answer explanation

The British monarch

• rules over Britain

• reigns over Britain

• governs Britain

Answer explanation

To reign: to have the position of king or queen

To rule: to exercise political authority

The current king “reigns” but he does not “rule”.