Building
Who built the White Tower?
William of Normandy / William the Conqueror
Who takes care of the raven? (job title of the person in charge)
The raven master
Which crown was worn by Queen Elizabeth for the Opening of Parliament?
The Imperial State Crown
Give the name of the second wife of King Henry VIII that wad beheaded
Anne Boleyn
What time does the ceremony starts?
at 9.53 pm
How do you call the place where coins are produced?
The Royal Mint
How many ravens are kept in residence at the Tower, by royal decree ?
6
Where can people see the Crown Jewels?
At the Jewel house
Who is nicknamed the Nine Days Queen?
Lady Jane Grey
How long has this ceremony been going on for?
for 700 years
Who started the building of the medieval fortress in 1230?
Henry III
How do you catch a raven ?
with a blanket, a pair of gloves and a chicken wing
How many crowns are kept in the Tower?
10
What was Anne Boleyn found guilty of?
Treason
During the ceremony of the keys, who closes and locks the outer gates of the fortress?
The Chief Yeoman Warder or Beefeater
Who is Sir Thomas?
A wealthy prisoner
What are the faults of ravens? 3 adjectives
they are naughty, angry, violent / aggressive
On which occasion is the Saint Edward's Crown worn?
Coronation ceremonies
Who are Edward and Richard? What happened to them?
The 2 princes that were assassinated
What does the soldier in charge of the ceremony of the keys hold?
A lantern
When did the Battle of Hastings take place?
in 1066
What are the qualities of ravens? 4 adjectives
They are playful, protective, humanised, funny, intelligent
What are the 2 main gemstones on the Imperial State Crown?
the Black prince's Ruby and the Cullinan II diamond
Who is Guy fawkes? why was he imprisonned in the Tower?
For the part he played in the gunpowder plot, a conspiracy to blow up Parliament and King James I in 1605
Who was the first wife of Henry VIII?
Catherine of Aragon