The Queen’s 90 th Birthday Celebration 90 Glorious Years

The Diamond Jubilee Celebrations were held in recognition of The Queen’s 60 year reign. In which year did these celebrations take place? Question 1

Question 2 In May 2016, The Queen’s 90 th birthday celebration took place. In which private grounds was the event held?

Question 3 The Queen is among the world’s greatest supporters of charities. How many charities and organisations is The Queen currently patron of?

Question 4 On 10 June 2016, a National Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral. Which member of the Royal Family will also turn 95 on this day?

Question 5 Britain’s biggest ever street party! How many people are expected to join The Queen for her 90 th birthday charity lunch in The Mall on Sunday June 12, 2016?

Question 6 When was Queen Elizabeth II born? a.3 June 1926 b.2 June 1925 c.21 April 1926

Questions 6 and 7 Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of the Britain's monarchy since which year? Who was the first monarch to live at Buckingham Palace?

Question 8 Which well known castle is the private residence of The Queen and where is it located? ‘It has long remained a favourite residence for The Queen and her family during the summer holiday period in August and September.’

Questions 9 and 10 Which castle is the official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world? Who built the castle and when? ‘It is the oldest royal home in Britain and covering 13 acres, it's the largest castle in the world that is still lived in.’

White Tower (Tower of London)

Royal Coat of Arms, Question 11 What is the motto of the British Monarch? On the left, the shield is supported by the English Lion. On the right it is supported by the Unicorn of Scotland.

Question 12 Which Devon Pub was chosen by the Queen for her first official visit to such an establishment in March 1998? a. Bridge Inn, Topsham b. Nobody Inn, Doddiscombsleigh c. Plume of Feathers, Princetown d. Who’d Have Thought It, Yelverto n

Question 13 During the festivities held at the Millennium Dome on the night of 31st December 1999/1st January 2000, the Queen was photographed looking less than enthusiastic whilst participating in a rendition of Auld Lang Syne. Prince Philip held her right hand, who held her left? a.Prince Charles b.Princess Anne c.Tony Blair d.Cherie Blair

Question 14 Whose 2001 portrait of the Queen raised eyebrows and critical comment with its depiction of her? a. Francis Bacon b. George Condo c. Lucien Freud

Question 15 In June 2005, the Queen reviewed an International Fleet of 167 ships as part of the commemorations of what? a. 60th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 b. Centenary of HMS Dreadnought c. Bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar d. 500th anniversary of the Royal Navy

Question 16 Whose 2007 photo session with the Queen did the BBC notoriously edit footage of to make it appear the Queen was storming out of it? a. Roberto Cavalli b. Annie Leibovitz c. Helmut Newton d. Mario Testino

Question 17 In which race did the Queen have a horse run in for the first time in March 2009 when Barber Shop competed? a. Cheltenham Gold Cup b. Champion Hurdle c. Grand National d. Kentucky Derby

Question 18 In October 2009, theatre goers attending which play were stunned to find The Queen in their midst? a. Billy Elliot b. The Mousetrap c. Henry V d. War Horse

Question 19 Born on 29 December 2010, what is the name of the Queen’s eldest great-grandchild? a.Pampas Phillips b.Prairie Phillips c.Savannah Phillips d.Taiga Phillips

Question 20 In which year was the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon? a b c d. 1956