Elizabeth II is proclaimed queen after death of her father, George VI, in 1952

Elizabeth II is proclaimed queen after death of her father, George VI, in 1952

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The video covers the proclamation of sovereignty in London, highlighting the transition of power from King George VI to Princess Elizabeth. It details the involvement of Commonwealth officials and the acceptance of the Crown by Princess Elizabeth, marking her as the new Queen.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was present with the Earl Marshall of England during the proclamation?

The Prime Minister

The Duke of Norfolk

The Lord Chancellor

The Archbishop of Canterbury

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked the transition of the crown from King George VI?

A royal wedding

A parliamentary session

A state funeral

A proclamation ceremony

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was proclaimed as the new sovereign after King George VI?

Princess Elizabeth

Princess Margaret

Princess Anne

Princess Diana

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Princess Elizabeth agree to do after the proclamation?

Travel abroad

Accept the crown and rule as Queen

Abdicate the throne

Host a royal banquet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the glad tidings of the new Queen announced?

The Tower of London

The Royal Exchange

Buckingham Palace

Westminster Abbey