Westminster

Question 1

In which century did Edward the Confessor build the 1st Palace of Westminster?

Answer 1

11th

Question 2

What is the oldest remaining part of the Old Palace of Westminster, built in 1097 by William Rufus?

Answer 2

Westminster Great Hall

Question 3

Name both of Henry VIII wives that he married while at Whitehall Palace?

Answer 3

Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour

Question 4

When was King Charles I executed at Banqueting House?

Answer 4

30 January 1649

Question 5

In what year did Edward the Confessor finish Westminster Abbey?

Answer 5

1065

Question 6

Who added the west towers on the present Westminster Abbey?

Answer 6

Nicholas Hawksmoor

Question 7

Whose tomb is the most visited in Westminster Abbey?

Answer 7

The Unknown Warrior

Question 8

Who built St James’s Palace?

Answer 8

King Henry VIII

Question 9

In what year was the Old Palace of Westminster destroyed by fire?

Answer 9

1834

Question 10

In what year was the present, permanent, Cenotaph unveiled?

Answer 10

1920

Question 11

Name the 4 Bronze reliefs at the base of Nelsons column depicting his 4 great battles?

Answer 11

Cape St. Vincent
Copenhagen
The Nile
Trafalgar

Question 12

How much does the bell, “Big Ben” weigh?

Answer 12

13.5 Tonnes

Question 13

Who wrote the quotation “Glorious Dead” on the Cenotaph?

Answer 13

Rudyard Kipling

Question 14

Name the 2 regiments that fire Gun Salutes?

Answer 14

The King’s Troop (Royal Horse Artillery)
The Honourable Artillery Company

Question 15

Name the 3 locations from where Gun Salutes are fired from?

Answer 15

Tower of London
Green Park
Hyde Park

Question 16

What is the only statue/memorial in London that ALL servicemen/women must salute when passing (in uniform)?

Answer 16

The Cenotaph

Question 17

At what time is the ‘Changing of the Guard’ at Horseguards (Weekdays)?

Answer 17

11am

Question 18

At what time is the ‘Changing of the Guard’ at Buckingham Palace?

Answer 18

11am

Question 19

What is the rhyme we use to identify the different Regiments?

Answer 19

Guards
Change
Step
In
Winter

Question 20

Horseguards Parade was once the ‘TiltYard’ for which Palace?

Answer 20

Whitehall Palace

Question 21

Who re-built Westminster Abbey in 13th century?

Answer 21

King Henry III

Question 22

Which Regiments do Prince Harry belong to?

Answer 22

Blues & Royals
Army Flying Corps

Question 23

By which building will you find Queen Mary’s Steps?

Answer 23

Ministry of Defence

Question 24

Who painted the ceiling in the Banqueting House?

Answer 24

Rubens

Question 25

What are the ‘Colour’ of the Kings Troop?

Answer 25

Their guns are their “colour”

Question 26

Who’s bust can be found above the door facing Cromwell’s statue on St Margaret’s church?

Answer 26

King Charles I

Question 27

The Supreme Courthouse is housed in which old Guildhall?

Answer 27

Middlesex