Proclamation announcing the elevation of Elizabeth II is read at St James Palace in 1952

Proclamation announcing the elevation of Elizabeth II is read at St James Palace in 1952

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The transcript announces the proclamation of Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary as Queen Elizabeth following the death of the previous monarch. It includes the consent of the Lord Mayors and concludes with a blessing for the new Queen.

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who was involved in the proclamation process?

The Parliament

The Royal Guards

The Lord Mayors

The Prime Minister

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to Princess Elizabeth becoming Queen?

Her marriage

The previous queen's abdication

The death of the previous monarch

A royal decree

3.

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What is the full name of the new queen mentioned in the proclamation?

Elizabeth Mary Alexandra

Alexandra Elizabeth Mary

Mary Elizabeth Alexandra

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary

4.

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What is the final call to action in the proclamation?

Protect the queen

Hail the queen

Long live the queen

Save the queen

5.

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What is the tone of the final section of the proclamation?

Formal

Celebratory

Casual

Mournful