Queen Victoria's Comical Coronation Quiz

What year did Queen Victoria's comical coronation take place?

• 1837

• 1838

• 1840

• 1841

Who informed Victoria that she was now the queen?

• The Duke of Wellington and Lord Melbourne

• The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Prime Minister

• William Harley and Lord Cunningham

• Lord Melbourne and the Archbishop of York

What was one of the main issues during the coronation procession?

• The choir sang out of tune

• The streets were empty

• The coach broke down

• The train bearers kept tripping

What mistake did the Bishop of Durham make during the ceremony?

• He anointed the wrong person

• He forgot the coronation oath

• He dropped the crown

• He lost his place in the prayer book

What was unusual about the altar in St. Edward's Chapel?

• It was used for a different ceremony

• It was decorated with flowers

• It was turned into a buffet table

• It was missing entirely

Why was the coronation ring problematic?

• It was made of the wrong material

• It was designed for the wrong finger

• It was lost before the ceremony

• It was too large for her finger

What did Victoria do to prevent Lord Rule from falling again?

• She held his hand

• She called for assistance

• She advanced to the end of the steps

• She asked him to sit down

What did Victoria do immediately upon returning to the palace?

• She gave her dog a bath

• She wrote in her diary

• She had a coronation banquet

• She took a nap

What was the reason for not having a coronation banquet?

• It was not a tradition at the time

• It was considered too expensive

• The palace was under renovation

• Victoria was too tired

What did Victoria note about the crowds during her return to the palace?

• They were unruly and chaotic

• They were smaller than expected

• They were larger than before

• They were silent and respectful