Royal wedding quiz: how well do you really know Britain’s most famous weddings?

Tea, Titles & Tiaras with Emily Darlow

Special Edition Royal Wedding Quiz

There are few events that capture the imagination quite like a royal wedding.

For a royal watcher, it’s the ultimate combination of history, tradition, fashion and family drama. The tiaras come out of the vaults, the world’s cameras turn their attention to Britain and, for a few hours at least, everyone becomes an expert on wedding dresses, guest lists and royal protocol.

With Peter Phillips, the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II, marrying Harriet Sperling this weekend, it felt like the perfect excuse for a special edition of Tea, Titles & Tiaras. While we’re all waiting to see the photographs and hear the details from the big day, why not test your knowledge of some of Britain’s most famous royal weddings?

From centuries-old traditions and sparkling jewels to memorable royal mishaps and little-known facts, these questions separate the casual royal fans from the true palace insiders.

So grab a cuppa, settle in and see how well you know Britain’s royal weddings.

1. Where does the gold used in most British royal wedding rings traditionally come from?
A. Cornwall
B. Scotland
C. Wales
D. Northern Ireland

2. Which tiara did Catherine, Princess of Wales, wear on her wedding day in 2011?
A. The Lover’s Knot Tiara
B. The Cartier Halo Tiara
C. The Vladimir Tiara
D. The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara

3. Which royal bride famously omitted the words “obey him” from her wedding vows?
A. Sarah Ferguson
B. Princess Anne
C. Diana Spencer
D. Sophie Rhys-Jones

4. Which British royal wedding was the first to be televised live around the world?
A. Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones
B. Charles and Diana
C. Princess Anne and Mark Phillips
D. Edward and Sophie

5. What type of wedding cake did Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip choose for their 1947 wedding?
A. Victoria sponge
B. Fruit cake
C. Lemon cake
D. Chocolate cake

6. Which royal couple married at Westminster Abbey in 2011?
A. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
B. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson
C. Prince William and Catherine Middleton
D. King Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles

7. What special piece of jewellery did Prince Albert give Queen Victoria before their wedding in 1840?
A. A diamond necklace
B. A sapphire brooch
C. A pearl bracelet
D. An emerald ring

8. What flower, taken from a plant first used by Queen Victoria, is traditionally included in royal bridal bouquets?
A. Lavender
B. Rose
C. Myrtle
D. Lily of the Valley

9. Which royal bride accidentally got her future husband’s names in the wrong order during the wedding ceremony?
A. Sarah Ferguson
B. Diana Spencer
C. Meghan Markle
D. Sophie Rhys-Jones

10. What unique distinction does Peter Phillips hold among Queen Elizabeth II’s grandchildren?
A. He was the first grandchild to marry
B. He is the eldest grandchild
C. He was the first grandchild to become a parent
D. He is the only grandchild born outside London

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