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True/False – England’s monarch rides to the opening of Parliament in a horse-drawn carriage.

True

100

What does the Trooping of the Colours represent?

The king’s birthday (since 1748)

100

What is the London subway called?

The Tube

100

What do Londoners like to have by their houses?

Gardens

100

If King Charles III died today, who would be England’s next monarch?

Prince William (Prince of Wales) (born June 21, 1982)

200

What does the monarch wear at the opening of Parliament?

Royal robes and the Imperial State Crown

200

What happens during the Trooping of the Colours?

A fancy military parade, with the king riding in it

200

What do Londoners called an apartment?

A flat

200

Why is Cockey speech less common than it used to be?

The influence of television, movies, and school teachers

200

If King Charles III and his first heir died today, who would be monarch?

Prince George (oldest son of Prince William) (born July 22, 2013)

300

What do members of the House of Lords wear at the opening of Parliament?

Robes and small crowns (coronets)

300

When does the Changing of the Guard happen?

Every day before noon (every other day in winter)

300

What is a British policeman called?

A bobbie

300

Besides tourism, what is the main activity of the City of London now?

Finances

300

Why won’t Queen Camilla remain England’s queen when King Charles III dies?

She married into the royal family and is not a descendant

400

What happens before members of the House of Commons enter Parliament on opening day?

A messenger knocks on their door 3 times, they wait to answer (to show independence)

400

Where does the Changing of the Guard happen?

Buckingham Palace, St. James Palace, the Tower of London

400

What is a British lawyer called?

A barrister (or a solicitor)

400

What are the name of streets in the City of London?

ThreadNeedle Street, Milk Street, Bread Street, Honey Lane, Friday Street

400

Who was King Charles III’s first wife?

Lady Diana Spencer (1961-1997)

500

What does King Charles III do at the opening of Parliament?

Sit on the throne and read a speech

500

What is a Colour?

A flag for a regiment

500

What is a “Cockney”?

Anyone born within hearing of the bell at St. Mary-le-Bow

500

What is in “The Old Lady of ThreadNeedle Street”?

The Bank of London building

500

When was Elizabeth II the queen of England?

1952-2022