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The Monarchy and Royal Britain

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  1. Which royal house does the present royal family belong to?
  2. Which prince married Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle?
  3. On which date was the coronation of Charles III and Camilla held at Westminster Abbey?
  4. Who is the heir apparent to the British throne, created Prince of Wales on 9 September 2022?
  5. How long did Queen Elizabeth II reign?
  6. In which year did William marry Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey?
  7. Which London palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom?
  8. Which monarch reigned the longest before Elizabeth II, at over 63 years?
  9. Which ceremony, performed every year on Horse Guards Parade in London, celebrates the official birthday of the sovereign?
  10. What does the Royal Standard flown over a royal residence signify?
  11. Which large estate house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, a residence of the British royal family, is private property rather than the property of the Crown?
  12. Which order, the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, was founded by King Edward III in 1348?
  13. What are the Crown Jewels used for?
  14. What has been the traditional location for coronations in the United Kingdom since 1066?

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