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Being one of the most high-profile people on the planet, the Queen lives a very public life. But how well do you actually know her? Despite her face being on money, there are a loads of things about Her Majesty and her life that will no doubt be a surprise to even her biggest fans!
As the longest reigning monarch in British history, the public knows a lot about her. There are things that most people know, like the fact she doesn’t need a driving licence, or that she owns all of the swans in Britain. But there is so much more that you are less likely to know and is absolutely fascinating! Like the fact that she loves and owns racing pigeons, for example, or that she uses her handbag to send signals to her staff.
Then there’s our favourite fact; that she’s a chocoholic, with floral creams being her absolute favourite. In recognition of their service to the Royal households, she even gave Cadbury chocolate the seal of approval with a Royal Warrant in 1955!
From her castles to her love for corgis, there are so many mesmerising facts about the Queen. Here, we’ve taken some of our favourites and turned them into a tricky royal quiz! Whether you’re testing your knowledge for fun or looking for something to do at a Jubilee Street Party, these ten questions are a great way to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee, as well as learn a little more about her.
1. The Queen has two birthdays – it’s a perk of sitting on the throne! But, with her actual birthday on 21st April, what is the reason for the second date in June?
a. Because June is her favourite month
b. For the Trooping the Colour Parade
c. Because it was the month of her coronation
2. Everyone knows that Her Majesty loves corgis! She’s been associated with them throughout all of her reign, but how many has she had over the years?
a. 20
b. 30
c. 40
3. Ruling for 70 years, Her Royal Highness has seen a lot of change! Do you know how many Prime Ministers she has worked with?
a. 14
b. 16
c. 18
4. At just 18 years old, the then Princess Elizabeth joined the military in WWII. She trained with the Auxiliary Territorial Service, but what did she train as?
a. A telephonist
b. A radar operator
c. A mechanic
5. It’s common knowledge that the Queen owns all of the swans in Britain. But sitting on the throne means that she also owns what else?
a. Dolphins and whales
b. Owls and eagles
c. Wild horses
6. Unsurprisingly the royal staff is huge, and there are some very interesting roles within it. But do you know which of these is not a real position?
a. Royal Shoe Wearer
b. Keeper of the Queen’s Stamps
c. Royal Tea Maker
7. From Buckingham Palace in London to Balmoral in Scotland, the Queen’s property portfolio is spectacular. Aside from her castles and stately homes, the Queen is rumoured to have a flat in which American city?
a. New York
b. Washington
c. San Francisco
8. Growing up as a princess, Her Majesty had only the best education. Aside from English, she is fluent in one other language – can you name it?
a. German
b. Greek
c. French
9. With four generations, the Royal Family is a big one. The Queen has plenty of children, grandchildren and a growing list of great grandchildren – but she has even more godchildren! Do you know how many she has?
a. 30
b. 40
c. 50
10. Living in a palace with all of her staff around her, waking up as the Queen of England is different to any other morning routine. So, do you know how the Queen is woken up each day?
a. By her corgis
b. By a trumpeter
c. By a bagpiper
There are some brainteasers in there, aren’t there? If you get half of them right, we’d say you know Her Highness incredibly well! And that is just the tip if the iceberg – here are just a few more bits of royal trivia that we love.
For example, her wedding cake had four tiers – and was nine feet tall! An actual slice from 1947 recently sold at auction and was said to still be edible, although we’re not too sure…
Her Highness is also a big supporter of charities and is a patron of over 600 of them throughout the commonwealth. Covering a huge scope, with charities serving animals, healthcare, sport, faith and children’s charities among many, many more.
But most impressive of all is the fact that this year’s Platinum Jubilee is the first time a British Monarch has reached the milestone. Elizabeth II has already celebrated five jubilees and is only a couple of years away from becoming the longest reigning monarch in all of history. Now, onto the answers!
1. b. The Queen’s official birthday is usually the second Saturday in June to line up with the Trooping of the Colour Parade, however this year it will take place on Thursday 2nd as part of the extended bank holiday. Celebrating the monarch’s birthday in the summer is a tradition that dates back to King George II – his birthday was in November, but he wanted people to be able to celebrate in better weather.
2. b. Over the years, the Queen has had over 30 corgis! The first was an 18th birthday present in 1944 called Susan, and she has had them ever since. Her Highness even bred the first ever dorgi (dachshund-corgi mix)! She currently has two corgis alongside a dorgi and cocker spaniel.
3. a. Throughout her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has overseen 14 Prime Ministers so far. She also started a tradition of meeting them weekly and carried it on from Winston Churchill right through to Boris Johnson today. The pandemic has seen the meetings often taken over the phone, but the tradition is still going strong.
4. c. That’s right, when she was 18-yearz old, the Queen trained to be a mechanic. At the time, non-married women joined to help the war effort, and not only did Her Highness learn to fix vehicles, but it was also where she learnt to drive!
5. a. As well as all of the mute swans in the country, Queen Elizabeth also owns all of the whales and dolphins within the waters of England and Wales. This can be dated back to King Edward II’s reign in 1324 and has been the case for every monarch since.
6. c. The Royal Tea-maker is not an official job. However, the Royal Shoe Wearer and Keeper of the Queen’s Stamps are! With so many engagements, the Queen clearly doesn’t want to get any blisters. That’s why the Royal Shoe Wearer breaks in any new shoes for her! Not as keen on collecting stamps as previous monarchs, the Keeper of the Queen’s Stamps travels the world, adding to and maintaining the hugely valuable collection which is said to be worth over £2million!
7. a. Reportedly, in 2015 Her Highness purchased an apartment in New York. It was designed by Lord Norman Foster, who she knighted in 1990, and has worked on countless iconic buildings and structures that include the Gherkin and Wembley Stadium.
8. c. Queen Elizabeth II is fluent in French! All of the menus presented to her from the Royal kitchen are in French, and she speaks it incredibly well. It not only comes in handy when she visits France, but also the French-speaking areas in Canada, too.
9. a. The Queen has no less than 30 godchildren! These include a wide range of people, including other royals, children of her own bridesmaids and even Princess Diana’s younger brother.
10. c. For many, this may well be something you’re happy to not have in common with the Queen! Every weekday morning at 9am, the Piper to the Sovereign plays for fifteen minutes outside of the Queen’s window. The Piper will also play at official events and the role dates back to 1843.
How many did you get? Hopefully you enjoyed getting to know Her Royal Highness better, and are even more excited for the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday!
Regardless of how you fared with the quiz, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is an historic event that is worthy of celebrating! A street party is a fittingly British way of honouring Her Highness’ 70 years on the throne! You’ll find all of the sweets and chocolate to celebrate in style this summer, whether it’s a bank holiday party or stocking up on treats for all of the special programmes on the telly. As always, whatever sweet treats you are looking for, we have them at great wholesale value and will deliver them direct to your door!
