On Christmas Day 1066, William the Conqueror became the second monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey. True or false?
False. He was the first.
His Majesty has presented the weather forecast on the BBC. True or false?
True
The King can do magic tricks. True or false?
True
What happens at the very end of the coronation celebration?
The King appears on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
True or False: The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was the first to be televised and for most people, it was the first time they had watched an event on television.
True
How many instruments can the King play?
3 (piano, trumpet, cello)
Zadock the Priest is the name of ...
the coronation anthem
True or False: The Gold State Coach is an enclosed six-horse-drawn carriage.
False, it's an eight-horse drawn carriage.
True or False: The Queen Consort will wear Queen Mary’s Crown at the Coronation.
True
What is Prince Charles' full name?
Prince Charles Philip Arthur George
True or False: Every coronation of a British monarch since King George III has taken place between May and September.
True
For Queen Elizabeth II, the Coronation Chicken was invented. What was it?
A special dish: cold chicken in a curry cream sauce with a well-seasoned dressed salad of rice, green peas and mixed herbs
How many grandchildren does the King have?
5
What animal was named after the King when he was still Prince Charles?
a frog
True or False: At Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, there were more than 2,000 guests. ?
False. More than 8,000 guests.
Who is the longest reigning monarch of the UK?
Queen Elizabeth II
True or False: The youngest ever monarch was Mary, who became Queen of Scots in 1542 when she was just six years old.
False. She was six days old.
What year was the King born?
1948