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House of Lords, Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey,
Whitehall
Whitehall,
St. James Park
St. James Park
Buckingham Palace
100
Where do the queen and her representative go upon entering the arch of Victoria Tower during the State Opening?
the Lords' Chamber
100
Who was the first monarch to be buried at Westminster?
Edward the Confessor*
100
Who guard the entrance to the old Whitehall Palace?
two troopers of the Household Cavalry
100
The King who took a deer park and built St. James Palace was________________.
Henry VIII
100
What is the official London home of Queen Elizabeth II?
the Buckingham Palace
200
Who had the door slammed in his face to signify that the monarch should not meddle in the Common's business?
the Black Rod, the queen's representative
200
The Westminster Abbey is now the traditional site for what?
coronations, burials and weddings
200
What beautiful park has one of its entrances along Whitehall?
St. James Park
200
The queen who loved pageantry and held festivals in St. James Park was ___________________.
Queen Elizabeth I
200
What does it mean if the Royal Standard is flying at royal residences?
the Queen is present
300
What must the Black Rod do so he can go in the Lords' Chamber?
He must knock 3 times.
300
The most recent royal wedding held in Westminster Abbey was of __________________________.
Prince William and Kate Middleton
300
What is the oldest park in London?
St. James Park
300
Who was the king when St. James Park was redesigned with trees and lawns?
King Charles II
300
What does it mean if the Union Flag is flying above Buckingham Palace instead of the Royal Standard Flag?
the Queen is not within the palace*
400
Who gave the orders to begin the construction of an abbey?
Edward the Confessor
400
What is the importance of 10 Downing Street?
It is the home of the Prime Minister.*
400
What three palaces surround St. James Park?
Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament and St. James Palace
400
To whom did King Charles II open St. James Park?
to the public
400
Buckingham Palace is located in the City of ____________
Westminster
500
What treasures can be found in Westminster Abbey?
paintings, stained glasses, pavements, textiles and other artifacts
500
What kinds of people were buried or remembered in Westminster Abbey?
writers, scientists, statesmen, military, religious leaders
500
What will you see as you walk along the Whitehall?
home of the Prime Minister, governmental buildings, Cabinet War Rooms and Horse Guards
500
King Charles II liked to visit St. James Park. What did he usually do in the park?
feed the ducks and socialize with his subjects (the people)
500
What city is the home of the Queen of England?
City of Westminster