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United States Coronation quiz – how much do you know about the ceremony and ...
5 May 2023
The Guardian
Test your knowledge of the pageantry, pomp and regalia that accompany the crowning of a British monarch
Coronation quiz – how much do you know about the ceremony and its history?
Test your knowledge of the pageantry, pomp and regalia that accompany the crowning of a British monarch
Whether you are an ardent monarchist, passionate republican, or indifferent to the whole royal family circus, you can’t help but have noticed that there is a coronation coming up in the UK. Why not test yourself against our quiz, which measures how much you know about the ceremony and its history, and how much you’ve picked up on some of the odder things happening around the country as it prepares of King Charles III to be crowned. There are no prizes, it’s just fun.
The Guardian coronation of King Charles III quiz
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1.Which monarch had the first coronation to take place at Westminster Abbey?
William the Conqueror in 1066Edward the Confessor in 1042Edmund II in 1016Reveal -
2.What is the oldest English piece of royal regalia that will be used in the coronation of King Charles III?
St Edward's CrownSt Luke's University CrossThe Coronation SpoonReveal
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3.The Stone of Scone will be present for the ceremony. When was it formally returned to Scotland?
November 1996 under John Major's governmentNovember 2001 under Tony Blair's governmentNovember 2008 under Gordon Brown's governmentReveal -
4.What was the decision about the Sussexes? Which of them are coming to the coronation?
Just HarryHarry and MeghanHarry, Meghan, Archie and LilibetNone of themReveal -
5.What has Pope Francis gifted to King Charles so it can be used at the service?
A prayer book dating from the 14th centuryTwo shards of the "True Cross", which are said to be from the cross used in the crucifixion of JesusA letter from Henry VIII to Pope Clement VII dating from 1530Reveal -
6.The King Charles III coronation coins feature the monarch wearing the Tudor crown. What is unique about this piece of regalia associated with the 2023 coronation?
It is a new crown for the occasionIt was plundered from the Kingdom of CastileIt doesn't existReveal -
7.What are the ingredients for the official coronation quiche – aside from egg and pastry, obviously?
Spinach, broad beans, cheese and tarragonButternut, sage and hazelnutSalmon, asparagus and lemonReveal -
8.Which supermarket chain is opening up its very own pop-up pub to celebrate the coronations?
MorrisonsTescoSainsbury'sReveal -
9.What is Channel 4 showing on TV instead of the coronation?
Frankie Boyle’s Farewell to the Monarchy, in which he investigates the "violent, ruthless, land grabbing, child murdering, wife-beheading, slave trading, misogynist and empire-building" history of the royal familyAndrew - The Problem Prince, a documentary where Emily Maitlis speaks in detail about the interview that shook the monarchy and the world in November 2019The Windsors Coronation Special, with Harry Enfield playing the King in what it describes as the "deluded and dysfunctional" familyAll of the aboveReveal -
10.An error by the elderly archbishop of Canterbury of the day, Frederick Temple, meant which monarch had the crown placed on their head back-to-front at their coronation?
William IV in 1831Queen Victoria in 1838Edward VII in 1902Reveal
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11.Before the Anglo-Scottish Union of 1707, some monarchs were separately crowned in England and Scotland. Where was the infant James VI of Scotland crowned (before he later also became James I of England)?
StirlingInvernessStonehavenReveal -
12.A coronation claims office has been created in the Cabinet Office, to hear claims by people who say they have a hereditary or traditional right for their family or business to perform a particular duty at the coronation. Oliver Dowden said in the House of Commons how many claims have been received?
2768More than 200Reveal -
13.Talking of claims to historic roles, columnist Petronella Wyatt in the Telegraph was dismayed that what won't be happening this time around?
The Earl of Derby has not been asked to provide falcons, as his family have done since the 16th CenturyThe Earl of Pembroke has not been asked to provide the monarch with a cask of ale, as his family have done since the 17th centuryThe Earl of Shrewsbury has not been asked to provide the monarch with a cravat or necktie, as his family have done since the 18th centuryReveal
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14.Which of these is true?
Buckingham Palace has revealed an official emoji to celebrate the coronationBuckingham Palace has revealed an official TikTok filter to celebrate the coronationBuckingham Palace has revealed an official ringtone to celebrate the coronationReveal -
15.Which of these British boy bands are performing at the coronation concert at Windsor Castle on 7 May?
One DirectionEast 17Take ThatReveal -
16.Three swords dating back to the time of Charles I will be used during the coronation procession at Westminster Abbey. The sword of temporal justice and the sword of spiritual justice are two of them. What is the third called?
The sword of truthThe sword of mercyThe sword of destinyReveal -
17.Who (not pictured) provided television commentary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in Westminster Abbey for the BBC?
David DimblebyRichard DimblebyJonathan DimblebyReveal -
18.What did Queen Elizabeth II forget to do at her coronation?
Say "Amen" at the end of the oath being administeredHand a coronation coin to the earl marshal as she left the abbeyCurtsy with her maids of honour at the north pillar of the abbeyReveal -
19.Which king barred his own queen from his coronation?
George IVGeorge VGeorge VIReveal -
20.The "holy oil" used in the ceremony is made from olives. But where was the ceremony that "made it sacred"?
CanterburyRomeJerusalemReveal
If you think there has been an egregious error in one of the questions or answers, please feel free to email martin.belam@theguardian.com but remember the quiz master’s word is final and you better have found a genuine error otherwise it will be “off with your head!” time.
Quiz sources include: The coronation, history and ceremonial House of Commons library briefing by David Torrance, the BBC and the Coronation and lots of breathless coverage in more royal-minded newspaper websites.
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- King Charles coronation
- King Charles III
- Monarchy
- Queen Elizabeth II
- quizzes
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