Think you’re a true fan of The Crown? Take our Season 1 trivia quiz to prove your knowledge! Challenge yourself with questions about the royal drama’s first season.
1 What secret does King George VI confide in Winston Churchill?
- He is planning to abdicate the throne
- He has lung cancer
- He is having an affair
- He is bankrupt
- He is planning to go into exile
Correct!Wrong!2 Why does Princess Margaret ask Princess Elizabeth to keep a secret?
- She is planning to elope with a commoner
- She is pregnant out of wedlock
- She is planning to become a nun
- She is involved in a political scandal
- She is secretly married to someone outside of royalty
Correct!Wrong!Princess Margaret asks Princess Elizabeth to keep a secret because she is in love with Peter Townsend, a commoner, and is considering eloping with him.
3 Who expresses concerns about Winston Churchill's ability to govern, leading to discussions about his resignation?
- King George
- Princess Elizabeth
- Anthony Eden
- Princess Margaret
- Philip
Correct!Wrong!Anthony Eden, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, expresses concerns about Winston Churchill's ability to govern, leading to discussions about Churchill's resignation.
4 Where is the first stop of Princess Elizabeth and Philip's Commonwealth tour?
- London, England
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Sydney, Australia
- Ottawa, Canada
- New Delhi, India
Correct!Wrong!The first stop of Princess Elizabeth and Philip's Commonwealth tour is in Nairobi, Kenya, where they begin their official engagements on behalf of King George, who is unable to travel due to his failing health.
5 What prompted the renaming of the House of Saxe Coburg and Gotha to Windsor in 1917?
- The coronation of King George V
- Anti-German sentiment during World War I
- Queen Victoria's marriage to Prince Albert
- The birth of Queen Elizabeth II
- A royal decree by Parliament
Correct!Wrong!The House of Saxe Coburg and Gotha was renamed to Windsor in 1917 by King George V due to strong anti-German sentiment during World War I.
6 How long did the Great Fog of London last in December 1952?
- Two days
- Five days
- One week
- Ten days
- One month
Correct!Wrong!The Great Fog of London lasted over five days in December 1952, causing significant health hazards and leading to numerous deaths.
7 Who traditionally organizes the Coronation ceremony in the United Kingdom?
- The Prime Minister
- The Archbishop of Canterbury
- The Duke of Norfolk
- The Lord Chancellor
- The Earl Marshal
Correct!Wrong!The Duke of Norfolk traditionally organizes the Coronation ceremony in the United Kingdom as the ranking non-royal peer and Earl Marshal.
8 What is the name of the men's gourmet society that Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was actively involved in?
- The Breakfast Club
- The Brunch Bunch
- The Lunch Club
- The Dinner Society
- The Supper Circle
Correct!Wrong!Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was an active participant in a men's gourmet society known as "The Lunch Club" or officially, The Thursday Club. Meetings typically included notable figures like Lord Louis Mountbatten, David Niven, Peter Ustinov, or Cecil Beaton.
9 What was Princess Elizabeth's education focused on?
- Classical education
- Science and mathematics
- Modern world events
- Understanding the role of the Crown versus the government
- Literature and philosophy
Correct!Wrong!Princess Elizabeth's education primarily focused on understanding the role of the Crown versus the government, leaving her uninformed regarding world events and the developing modern world, as depicted in the episode.
10 Who was Lord Porchester?
- The Queen's racing manager
- The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- A famous scientist
- A renowned artist
- The Archbishop of Canterbury
Correct!Wrong!Lord Porchester, also known as "Porchey", was the Queen's racing manager and a lifelong friend of the Queen.
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