Daily Quiz | On Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen Elizabeth II. File.
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What was the christened name of the queen and what official surname did she take in 1960?
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Though she was born on April 21, 1926, her official birthday was changed to June primarily due to what reason and made to coincide with which pageant?
Answer : Because of the weather which could be cold in April and 'Trooping the Colour'
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She wasn't born an heir apparent to the throne but became so in 1936. What was her place in the line of succession at the time of her birth?
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It was the Queen's younger sister who was responsible for her family nickname, a name that Prince Harry and Meghan gave to their second daughter. What was she lovingly called?
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The Queen was the only living head of State who officially served in World War II. To which 'unit' was she attached as an 18-year-old and trained as what?
Answer : Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service. She was trained as a truck driver and mechanic.
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She married her third cousin Prince Philip in November 1947 and the Royal couple had four children, including a daughter. Name them in order of birth.
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Which of these did Elizabeth actually own herself: Windsor Castle, Balmoral Castle, or Kensington Palace?
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Many actresses have enacted the role on the screen but who won an Oscar for her portrayal of the Queen?
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Though she acceded to the throne on February 6, 1952, her coronation actually took place in 1953. On what date?
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As Queen, she was served by 15 U.K. Prime Ministers. Who were the first and last?
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The Queen had addressed the nation at Christmas every year except 1969. What was aired instead?
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She made a cameo in a short film as part of the London 2012 Olympics. Who was her co-actor and what were her spoken lines?