Buckingham Palace's garden, the largest private garden in London, is the setting for what?

Garden parties for thousands of guests

Buckingham Palace Quiz: Guards, Balcony and Royals of the UK

This Buckingham Palace quiz explores the famous royal palace in London, UK, with questions on how many rooms it has, the Changing of the Guard and the guards' bearskins, the Royal Standard flag, Queen Victoria, the famous balcony, the Victoria Memorial, the summer opening of the State Rooms, the garden and its parties, Marble Arch and the palace in World War II. Ten questions.

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Rooms
Roughly how many rooms does Buckingham Palace have?
Guards
What are the tall black fur hats worn by the King's Guard called?
Flags
Which flag flies over Buckingham Palace when the monarch is in residence?
Monarchs
Who was the first monarch to live at Buckingham Palace, moving in in 1837?
Balcony
The palace's famous balcony was first used for a royal appearance during which event in 1851?
Monuments
Which monument, topped by a golden statue of Victory, stands in front of Buckingham Palace?
Visits
When are the palace's State Rooms usually open to the public?
Gardens
Buckingham Palace's garden, the largest private garden in London, is the setting for what?
Arches
Which famous London arch was originally built as an entrance to Buckingham Palace and later moved?
War
What happened to Buckingham Palace during World War II?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Roughly how many rooms does Buckingham Palace have?
Answer: About 775
They include 19 State Rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms and 78 bathrooms. The palace also has a post office, a cinema and a swimming pool.
Q2: What are the tall black fur hats worn by the King's Guard called?
Answer: Bearskins
They are about 45 centimeters tall and weigh around 700 grams. The Changing of the Guard ceremony draws big crowds.
Q3: Which flag flies over Buckingham Palace when the monarch is in residence?
Answer: The Royal Standard
When the monarch is away, the Union Flag flies instead. The Royal Standard shows the arms of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Q4: Who was the first monarch to live at Buckingham Palace, moving in in 1837?
Answer: Queen Victoria
She moved in shortly after becoming queen at 18. The palace was enlarged during her reign, including the East Front facing the Mall.
Q5: The palace's famous balcony was first used for a royal appearance during which event in 1851?
Answer: The Great Exhibition
Queen Victoria stepped out to greet crowds celebrating the opening of the exhibition. Royal families still appear there for celebrations and flypasts.
Q6: Which monument, topped by a golden statue of Victory, stands in front of Buckingham Palace?
Answer: The Victoria Memorial
It was unveiled in 1911 and honors Queen Victoria. Its marble figures represent qualities such as truth, justice and motherhood.
Q7: When are the palace's State Rooms usually open to the public?
Answer: During the summer
Visitors can see the Throne Room, the Ballroom and the Picture Gallery. Paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Vermeer hang there.
Q8: Buckingham Palace's garden, the largest private garden in London, is the setting for what?
Answer: Garden parties for thousands of guests
Tens of thousands of people are invited each year to honor their service to the community. The garden has a lake and hundreds of trees.
Q9: Which famous London arch was originally built as an entrance to Buckingham Palace and later moved?
Answer: Marble Arch
It was moved to its current site near Hyde Park in the 1850s. Legend says it was too narrow for the state coach, but that story is not true.
Q10: What happened to Buckingham Palace during World War II?
Answer: It was bombed several times
Bombs hit the palace while King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were inside. The queen said she could now look the East End in the face.

Buckingham Palace Quiz – The King's London Home

Buckingham Palace in London, UK, is the official London residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch. It is one of the most famous buildings in the world, used for state visits, royal ceremonies, receptions and investitures. Its balcony appearances and the Changing of the Guard draw crowds from around the globe.

The building began as a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. King George III bought it for Queen Charlotte, and architect John Nash greatly enlarged it for George IV. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live there, moving in in 1837. The East Front, facing the Mall, was later added and refaced in 1913.

The palace has about 775 rooms, including 19 State Rooms, as well as a post office, cinema and swimming pool. The Royal Standard flies when the monarch is in residence. Outside, the King's Guard in bearskins and red tunics changes duty in a colorful ceremony, and the Victoria Memorial stands at the end of the Mall.

The palace's balcony has seen famous moments, from celebrations at the end of World War II to royal weddings and coronations. During the war, the palace was bombed several times. Each summer, the State Rooms open to visitors, showing works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.

The garden, the largest private garden in London, hosts royal garden parties, and Marble Arch once served as the palace's grand entrance.

The palace is currently in the middle of a long renovation program to replace old wiring, pipes and heating, expected to continue into the late 2020s. Clarence House and St. James's Palace, nearby, are also royal residences.

This quiz covers the history, traditions, rooms and ceremonies of Buckingham Palace.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for royal watchers, history fans and travelers to London.

How many rooms the palace has
The Changing of the Guard and bearskins
The Royal Standard and Queen Victoria
The balcony and the Victoria Memorial
The State Rooms and garden parties
Marble Arch and the palace in World War II

Quick Facts About Buckingham Palace

The palace has its own police station and medical center.
Around 800 people work at the palace.
The Royal Mews houses royal carriages and horses.
The Gold State Coach is used for coronations.
The King's Gallery displays art from the Royal Collection.
Buckingham Palace has more than 750 windows.