The British Royals always seem to be in the news, not only with family issues, but also with ongoing TV shows about them. February sees the debut of The Windsors on CNN. From history to documentaries to tabloid fodder, they often fascinate. Here are some questions blending history and entertainment.
1) Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in England’s history. In a few more years she’ll be the longest-reigning in the world’s history. Her first-born and first in line to succession is Charles. Name her three other children.
2) Two actresses have played Queen Elizabeth II in the TV series ‘The Crown’. There will be a third announced in the future as the storyline is brought to a more current era. Name the two actresses who have played QE II so far on The Crown.
3) The House of Windsor is the current royal house name. It was changed during World War I due to anti-German sentiment. What was the name before Windsor?
4) Prince Charles called this sport “my one great extravagance.” Name it.
5) As shown on an episode of The Crown, Queen Elizabeth read documents from The Marburg Files, purporting to show a member of the royal family as a Nazi sympathizer. Name him.
6) In 2007, this Oscar-winning actress was invited to dinner by Queen Elizabeth, but she turned the dinner invitation down because she was busy with filming. Name her.
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