Royals
What is the name of the Queen's London residence?
Buckingham Palace
In Boston Harbor, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians board three British tea ships and dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor.
The midnight raid, popularly known as the “Boston Tea Party,” was in protest of the British Parliament’s Tea Act of 1773
10 Downing Street is the address of...
Prime Minister
The most famous crosswalk in London...
Abbey Road
Bloke
How did William and Kate meet?
While they were both attending the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
True or False:
During the 18th century in London, you could obtain admission to the zoo in London by bringing a cat or dog to feed to the lions.
True
True or False:
London gets more rain than NYC
False
Name the five Spice Girls
Scary Spice, Sporty Spice, Baby Spice, Ginger Spice, Posh Spice
Gobsmacked
Shocked/Surprised
What job (or jobs) did Princess Diana have before marrying into the Royal Family?
Kindergarten Teacher, Nanny
How long did the Great Fire of London last?
5 Days
Which tourist spot in London is known for shopping and for its large electronic advertising boards?
Piccadilly Circus
Name 3 movies set in London
Notting Hill, Bridget Jones' Diary, Love Actually, London Has Fallen, Kingsman, Kings Speech
Knackered
Exhausted/Tired
How many times has the Queen addressed the nation?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Which fruit/vegetable did Sir Christopher Wren want to erect at the top of the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral?
A. Apple
B. Carrot
C. Pineapple
D. Star Fruit
C. Pineapple
At the present time, pineapples were viewed as “a symbol of peace, prosperity and hospitality”.
How many tube stations are there in London?
A. 50
B. 198
C. 270
D. 282
C. 270 stations
How did the boy band One Direction come together?
It began with Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. They each auditioned for The X Factor separately. Simon Cowell, their mentor, put them together in 2010 because he thought they were too good to lose.
Sod Off
Go Away
List the Royal Family's line of succession
Prince Charles, Prince William, George, Charlotte, Louis, Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince Edward
Why was the Palace of Westminster originally built by the Thames River?
So that it couldn't be surrounded by a mob
What is the landmark tower with the clock called? (official name)
Elizabeth Tower
Name 5 songs with London/British in the title/lyrics
London Calling - The Clash, London Boy - TSwift, American Boy - Kanye/Estelle, London Bridge - Fergie, London - The Smiths + more
Bob's your uncle
And there you have it