Barkham Village Residents Association

It was easy to decide on the theme of the quiz this time - coronations, of course!

  1. Q. Which king authorised the building of Westminster Abbey?
  2. Q. Where was his coronation held?
  3. Q. Who was the first king recorded as being crowned at Westminster Abbey?
  4. Q. On which date did this occur?
  5. Q. Since then, which two kings never had a coronation?
  6. Q. Who was the first king to be crowned seated in the Coronation Chair?
  7. Q. Zadok the Priest was composed by Handel for whose coronation in 1727?
  8. Q. This piece has been performed at every coronation since, however it has been adapted and is now used regularly as an anthem for which events?
  9. Q. What was the name of the archbishop who crowned Queen Elizabeth II?
  10. Q. Including King Charles III, how many monarchs have been crowned at Westminster Abbey?

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