European Royalty: The History Of Europe Quiz!

1.

The House of Bernadotte currently rules this European country.
- A.
  
  Norway
- B.
  
  Luxembourg
- C.
  
  Sweden
- D.
  
  Liechtenstein
- E.
  
  Denmark
Correct Answer
C. Sweden

Explanation
The royal house of Bernadotte rules Sweden. Its current head, King Carl XVI Gustav, had been on the throne since 1975.

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2.

Which among these current European heads descended from the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Beatrice?
- A.
  
  King Juan Carlos of Spain
- B.
  
  Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
- C.
  
  King Albert II of Belgium
- D.
  
  Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
Correct Answer
A. King Juan Carlos of Spain

Explanation
King Juan Carlos of Spain is the grandson of Queen Eugenie, the daughter of Princess Beatrice who married Prince Henry of Battenberg.

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3.

King Henry VIII of England all in all had six wives.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
King Henry VIII of England, one of the notorious monarchs in Europe, took six wives during his lifetime. He first married Infanta Catherine of Aragon, the mother of Queen Mary I of England. When Catherine failed to produce a male heir, he promptly divorced her and married Anne Boleyn, the mother of Queen Elizabeth I. She was beheaded due to misconduct. The King then married Jane Seymour and bore him a son, Edward VI. Seymour died several days after giving birth, the King married a German Princess, Anne of Cleves, and seek a divorce five months later. He took Catherine Howard, a first cousin to Anne Boleyn, as his fifth wife, three years later she was beheaded too. His last wife until his death was Catherine Parr.

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Who among these Princesses who married the heir-to-the-throne, did not actually become a Queen Consort?
- A.
  
  Princess Martha of Sweden
- B.
  
  Princess Astrid of Sweden
- C.
  
  Princess Alexandra of Denmark
- D.
  
  Princess Sophia of Germany
Correct Answer
A. Princess Martha of Sweden

Explanation
Princess Martha of Sweden married Prince Olaf of Norway, the only child of Queen Maud and King Haakon VII. When Queen Maud died from a brain tumor, Martha assumed the responsibilities left by her mother-in-law because Haakon VII did not remarry. But the Princess did not actually become a Queen Consort because she died also from brain cancer several years before her husband ascended the Norwegian throne as King Olaf V.

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5.

Which among these names is the last name of Prince William of Wales?
- A.
  
  Arthur
- B.
  
  Philip
- C.
  
  Louis
- D.
  
  Charles
Correct Answer
C. Louis

Explanation
Prince William's real name is William Arthur Philip Louis. Her mother, the late Princess of Wales, chose the name William as the Prince's first name, his second name Arthur is Prince Charles's own choice. William is in honor of William the Conqueror, Arthur is for a legendary British King, Arthur. Philip is in honor of Prince Charles's father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and Louis, for Philip's maternal uncle, Lord Louis Mountbatten, who was especially close to Prince Charles.

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6.

Ingrid, the name sounds so ordinary, but one day, one European country would pay homage to this name. Who is Ingrid, the future Queen?
- A.
  
  Daughter of Prince Haakon of Norway
- B.
  
  Daughter of Prince Philippe of Belgium
- C.
  
  Daughter of Prince Felipe of Spain
- D.
  
  Daughter of Prince Wilhelm of the Netherlands
Correct Answer
A. Daughter of Prince Haakon of Norway

Explanation
Princess Ingrid is the eldest child of Prince Haakon of Norway. As a woman, under the former law of succession, she could not inherit the throne before her brother. But the change of the Norwegian constitution in 1991 to a lineal succession, made Ingrid the heir-to-the-throne after her father and ahead of her younger brother, Prince Magnus.

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7.

In the royal language, what is a Royal Warrant?
- A.
  
  A document for criminal investigation
- B.
  
  Part of the rule of Succession
- C.
  
  Grant to a particular product brand
- D.
  
  A royal limousine
Correct Answer
C. Grant to a particular product brand

Explanation
A Royal Warrant is a term used in some European Kingdoms granting a special privilege to a specific product brand for royal patronage.

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8.

Norman Hartnell was the lucky fellow who designed the fabulous gown of which royal bride?
- A.
  
  Princess Diana
- B.
  
  Princess Mary
- C.
  
  Queen Elizabeth II
- D.
  
  Queen Ana Marie
Correct Answer
C. Queen Elizabeth II

Explanation
Norman Hartnell designed the fabulous gown of Queen Elizabeth II.

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9.

Highgrove is the name of the private estate of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Highgrove Estate located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England is the private home of Prince Charles he bought in 1980 prior to his marriage to Lady Diana Spencer.

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10.

Princess Diana's father, the 8th Earl Spencer of Althorp, was a direct descendant of which among these English Kings?
- A.
  
  King Henry VIII
- B.
  
  King Charles II
- C.
  
  King William IV
- D.
  
  King George V
Correct Answer
B. King Charles II

Explanation
The 8th Earl Spencer was a direct descendant of King Charles II. The Earl's two parents, Lord Albert Spencer and Lady Cynthia Hamilton were directly descended from King Charles II's two sons, the Duke of Grafton and the Duke of Richmond.

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11.

Baroness Marie Christine Von Reibnetz is the real name of which current member of the British royal family?
- A.
  
  The Countess of Wessex
- B.
  
  The Duchess of Gloucester
- C.
  
  Princess Michael of Kent
- D.
  
  Princess Alexandra of Kent
- E.
  
  The Princess Royal
Correct Answer
C. Princess Michael of Kent

Explanation
Princess Michael of Kent is a German aristocrat. She is Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnetz in real life. She married the Queen's first cousin, Prince Michael of Kent in 1978 and together have two children: Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Gabriella Windsor.

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12.

Which among these "fallen European monarchs" is the first cousin of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh?
- A.
  
  King Michael II of Romania
- B.
  
  King Constantine II of Greece
- C.
  
  Czar Simeon II of Bulgaria
- D.
  
  King Peter II of Yugoslavia
Correct Answer
A. King Michael II of Romania

Explanation
King Michael II is the son of King Carol of Romania and Princess Helena of Greece, a paternal aunt of Prince Philip. Michael II attended the royal wedding of Prince Philip and then Princess Elizabeth in 1947 within his return to Romania, the communist army forced him to abdicate.

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13.

Where can we find the Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the most spectacular and romantic royal edifices in the world?
- A.
  
  Bavaria
- B.
  
  Swabia
- C.
  
  Italy
- D.
  
  Scotland
- E.
  
  Austria
Correct Answer
A. Bavaria

Explanation
Neuschwanstein Castle is the world's most amazing fairytale castle located in the rugged hills of Bavarian region in Germany. It is the former home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

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14.

There were past members of the European monarchy who were either sadistic, insane, or simply eccentric. Below are the names of royals who suffered insanity and madness, but who among them went too far by thinking he was made of a spur glass?
- A.
  
  King Henry VI of England
- B.
  
  King Charles VI of France
- C.
  
  King Alfonso VIII of Portugal
- D.
  
  King Christian IX of France
Correct Answer
B. King Charles VI of France

Explanation
All these monarchs suffered maladies and insanity during their respective reigns, but one King, Charles VI of France went too far by thinking he was made of a spur glass, so he instructed his staff to make him a dress implanted by steel inside so as not to break him.

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15.

What is the official title of Prince Philippe, the successor of King Albert II of Belgium?

Correct Answer
Duke of Brabant

Explanation
The official title of Prince Philippe, the successor of King Albert II of Belgium, is Duke of Brabant. This title is traditionally given to the heir apparent to the Belgian throne. The Duke of Brabant holds a position of high importance and is next in line to become the king of Belgium.

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European Royalty: The History Of Europe Quiz!

The House of Bernadotte currently rules this European country.

Which among these current European heads descended from the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Beatrice?

King Henry VIII of England all in all had six wives.

Who among these Princesses who married the heir-to-the-throne, did not actually become a Queen Consort?

Which among these names is the last name of Prince William of Wales?

Ingrid, the name sounds so ordinary, but one day, one European country would pay homage to this name. Who is Ingrid, the future Queen?

In the royal language, what is a Royal Warrant?

Norman Hartnell was the lucky fellow who designed the fabulous gown of which royal bride?

Highgrove is the name of the private estate of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Princess Diana's father, the 8th Earl Spencer of Althorp, was a direct descendant of which among these English Kings?

Baroness Marie Christine Von Reibnetz is the real name of which current member of the British royal family?

Which among these "fallen European monarchs" is the first cousin of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh?

Where can we find the Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the most spectacular and romantic royal edifices in the world?

There were past members of the European monarchy who were either sadistic, insane, or simply eccentric. Below are the names of royals who suffered insanity and madness, but who among them went too far by thinking he was made of a spur glass?

What is the official title of Prince Philippe, the successor of King Albert II of Belgium?