King Charles III - Answers

Published: Saturday 22nd April 2023A special quiz in honour of the coronation of King Charles III.
  1. What was the date of King Charles' birthday? 14th November 1948.
  2. Where was Prince Charles christened when he was one month old? Music room in Buckingham Palace.
  3. Which university did Prince Charles attend? Trinity College, Cambridge.
  4. What instrument did the future King Charles III play in the University orchestra? Cello.
  5. In which year was Charles declared Prince of Wales? 1958
  6. What is the official residence of the Royal family in Scotland? Palace of Holyrood House.
  7. What is King Charles' full name? Charles Phillip Arthur George Windsor.
  8. Charles took his seat in the House of Lords in 1970 and became the first Royal to speak from the floor since which previous King? Edward VII in 1884 when Prince of Wales.
  9. The King's family residence is Highgrove House, in which English county is it located? Gloucesterhire.
  10. What is the name of the organic food company set up by Prince Charles in 1990? Duchy Originals.
  11. In which year did Prince Charles found The Prince's Trust? 1976
  12. King Charles III is the oldest person to assume the British Monarchy, who was the previous oldest? King William IV at 64.
  13. Who played the then Prince Charles in the TV sit-com "The Windsors"? Harry Enfield.
  14. Which flower is said to be the favourite of King Charles III? Delphiniums.
  15. What did King Charles III once describe as "a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved friend"? A proposed extension to the National Gallery, London.
  16. How many monarchs have been crowned at Westminster Abbey prior to King Charles III? Thirty-nine.
  17. The future King became a patron of a non-profit organisation in 1998 that aims to preserve the history of which famous radio show? The Goon Show.
  18. Which castle hosted the investiture of Charles as Prince of Wales in 1969? Caernarfon Castle.
  19. The "King Charles III Coronation March" which will be played at the crowning ceremony was written by which film composer? Patrick Doyle.
  20. As at May 2023, how many Grand- children has King Charles III? Five.

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