Netflix recently announced a premiere date for the long-awaited Season 3 of its acclaimed drama, “The Crown.” Beginning Nov. 17, we’ll be able to see if Oscar winner Olivia Coleman can make us forget about Emmy winner Claire Foy when she slips into Queen Elizabeth II’s sensible shoes.
Entertainment Weekly has the new monarch on its latest cover, as well as exclusive photos, so we decided on a Queen Elizabeth trivia quiz for this week.
Try these questions about the real British sovereign, who celebrated her 93rd birthday in April.
- Queen Elizabeth kept her given name as her regnal name upon her elevation in 1952, thus she is Elizabeth II. Her father, whose birth name was Albert and whose family called him “Bertie,” went by what regnal name?
- Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip had four children. As eldest and heir, Prince Charles will take the throne upon his mother’s death. Name his siblings.
- Buckingham Palace is her official residence as monarch, but the queen doesn’t own it. Instead it’s part of a trust. The queen does personally own two residences: Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and what country estate where she spends most Christmases?
- The queen is known for her love of horses and dogs. What breed of dog is she primarily associated with owning?
- The 2006 movie, ” The Queen,” depicts the aftermath of Princess Diana’s death and how Elizabeth handled it publicly. Who won an Oscar for playing QEII in that film?
Queen Elizabeth trivia answers up after the trailer for Season 2 of “the Crown,” because Netflix is being super mean and has only released a teaser for Season 3 as of yet.
Answers:
- George VI
- Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
- Sandringham House
- Corgis
- Helen Mirren
More for Anglophiles: Name these actors who have played British PMs