Most Americans Can’t Pass This British Monarchy Quiz

By: Ben Campbell | Published: Apr 22, 2024

The British royal family has an extensive history that stretches back well over 1,000 years.

But how much do you really know about Britain’s royal family? Let’s find out.

1. Who is next in line to replace King Charles as the British monarch?

A) Prince Harry
B) Prince William
C) Prince Andrew
D) Prince George

An image of King Charles during his coronation ceremony

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Answer: Prince William

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2. When did King Charles succeed to the throne?

A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2023

An image of King Charles sitting on a golden throne

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Answer: 2022

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3. Which former actress did Prince Harry marry?

A) Anne Hathaway
B) Brie Larson
C) Meghan Markle
D) Dakota Johnson

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Answer: Meghan Markle

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4. Who is Queen Elizabeth II’s only daughter?

A) Princess Charlotte
B) Princess Anne
C) Princess Kate
D) Princess Beatrice

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Answer: Princess Anne

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5. Who did William the Conqueror replace on the throne?

A) Canute
B) Harold II
C) Alfred the Great
D) Edward the Confessor

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Answer: Harold II

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6. How many Georges have been king to date?

A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7

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Answer: 6

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7. Which of the following is not a nineteenth-century monarch?

A) George IV
B) Victoria
C) William IV
D) Charles I

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Answer: Charles I

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8. Who did Queen Victoria replace on the throne?

A) George III
B) Henry VIII
C) William IV
D) Edward VII

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Answer: William IV

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9. How Long did Queen Elizabeth II rule?

A) Over 50 years
B) Over 60 years
C) Over 70 years
D) Over 80 years

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Answer: Over 70 years

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10. Who abdicated the throne in 1936, allowing George VI to become king?

A) Victoria
B) George V
C) Edward VIII
D) William IV

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Answer: Edward VIII

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11. Which British monarch had the most legitimate children?

A) Henry I
B) Edward I
C) Elizabeth I
D) Victoria

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Answer: Edward I

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12. Who unified the kingdoms of Scotland and England when he was crowned in 1603

A) James I
B) Richard III
C) Henry V
D) Charles II

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Answer: James I

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13. Which TV show did Meghan Markle star in?

A) Breaking Bad
B) Lost
C) Suits
D) The Crown

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Answer: Suits

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14. Which monarch separates Henry I and Henry II?

A) John I
B) Richard I
C) Stephen
D) Charles II

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Answer: Stephen

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15. Who was the first king of England?

A) Athelstan
B) Richard the Lionheart
C) Edward the Elder
D) Edward the Martyr

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Answer: Athelstan

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