Queen Things
The queen was known for her love of this breed of dog.
Corgis.
When the Queen/King stands, what do you do?
You stand.
You stand. Everyone in the Queens' presence is required to rise when the Queen is standing, or when she enters or exits a room.
Toronto International Film Festival
In A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood beloved children's TV show host Mister Rogers is played by this beloved actor Jeopardy.
Tom Hanks
Queen Elizabeth II was fluent in this language.
Francais.
In order to preserve the line to the throne, two heirs are not allowed to do this together:
A) Hunt
B) Travel
C) Eat in foreign places
Travel together.
When TIFF began in 1976, it was called this.
A) Festival of Festivals
B) Toronto Movie Fest
C) Movie North
A - Festival of Festivals
Appearing in 11% of all words, this is the most common letter in the English language.
"E"
True/False?
All unmarked swans on Britain's waterways are technically owned by the Crown.
All the dolphins and whales in British waters also belong to the Crown.
True.
This is because of an old statute from 1324 during the reign of King Edward II that states that all whales and dolphins in British waters are recognized as 'fishes royal' and therefore belong to the Queen. The statute reads, "Also the King shall have whales and sturgeons taken in the sea or elsewhere within the realm."
Royal women are expected to wear hats to formal appearances during the day, as do most socialites and members of the aristocracy.
However, come 6 p.m., that hat comes off and this can be worn.
A tiara.
Opening in 2010, this is home to TIFF.
TIFF Bell Lightbox
This animal is behind most power outages in the US.
Squirrels.
How many times are media trackers are sent out during the day?
4.
The queen's birthplace, at 17 Bruton Street, is now a world-famous:
a) Restaurant
b) Museum
c) Theatre
A - Restaurant
It's now a Cantonese restaurant called Hakkasan.
True / False
Shellfish is not allowed to be served at royal meals.
True.
Shellfish is viewed as something that could more likely lead to food poisoning and allergic reactions.
The estival's big award, based on audience balloting—has emerged as an indicator of success during awards season, especially at the Academy Awards. What is it called?
People's Choice Award
Said to have natural antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, in ancient Greece and Rome, doctors used these for bandages:
A) Olives
B) Wine soaked leaves
C) Spider webs
Spider webs.