CLEAN : Gun salutes mark British queens

The video discusses the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's coronation, marked by a 62-gun salute. The breakdown of the gun salute is explained, with 21 guns for the event, 21 for the Royal Palace, and an additional 20 because the event is within the City of London. The Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest body of armed men, is responsible for the salute, a tradition dating back to 1641.

What is the occasion being celebrated in the video?

• The coronation anniversary

• Her Majesty's birthday

• The Queen's Jubilee

• The opening of Parliament

How many guns are fired in total for the coronation celebration?

• 41 guns

• 21 guns

• 62 guns

• 82 guns

What is the reason for the additional 20 guns in the salute?

• The Royal Palace's request

• The Queen's presence

• The event's significance

• The location within the City of London

Which organization is responsible for carrying out the gun salutes?

• The Royal Navy

• The British Army

• The Royal Air Force

• The Honourable Artillery Company

Since when has the Honourable Artillery Company been conducting gun salutes?

• Since 1941

• Since 1641

• Since 1841

• Since 1741