Diamond Jubilee Quiz

[megfitz]

Am off to a Pub Quiz next week ,we have all been told it's themed around the Diamond Jubilee, so can anyone tell me who was in the government at the time? also any info on the Jubilee tube line ....Iknow that was to commemorate the Silver Jubilee,but I'm sure there will be some sneaky questions. Any other hints/tips welcome. My team usually end up near the bottom,so I'm looking to astound them with my knowledge!!

[Everwatchful]

At the time Queen Elizabeth because Queen in 1952 we had a Tory Government and the P.M. was Winston Churchill. Jubilee Line was built to commemorate the Silver Jubilee and it was at that time that the East End was reramped and Canary Wharf was built.
Also the Queen was in Kenya when her father died and she became Queen.

[VHG]

Why not do some research yoursefl?

[echokilo]

http://www.tfl.gov.uk...d/keyfacts/13172.aspx

[TheOtherHalf]

It was also the year I was born. Good luck. I love quizes

[Kiki-frog]

TOH - so that's the reason we're getting an extra day off work!

[mike11111]

Queen Victoria was the ONLY other British monarch to achieve a diamond jubilee. George III missed out by a few months, though he was off his trolley by then. Obviously the younger the age at which one succeeds the greater the chances of reaching such milestones. Don't forget that the King of Thailand came to the throne in 1946 (66 years) and the all-time record of Louis XIV of France (72 years), having come to the throne at the age of 5.

[TheOtherHalf]

Yes, Kiki frog. It was a very special day- 29th Feb

[TheOtherHalf]

Are you going to be able to remember everything or take sheets of facts in with you. We can be your phone a friend for a fee

[Kiki-frog]

TOH - so you've just turned 15 then. Aw, bless!

(Sorry, you're probably sick to death of people making jokes like that. At least your birthday's not 1st April, like mine is)

[mike11111]

The whole plot of "The Pirates of Penzance" revolves around a 29th Feb birthday.

[TheOtherHalf]

I feel sorry for you Kiki. Also for those born on Xmas Day. I think my mum wanted me to come on March 1st (her mothers birthday) but forgot it was a leap year and got mixed up. LOL

[megfitz]

Wow ! you are a clever lot, No we're not allowed any aids/phones/lists. so I shall print off as much info as I can, and try to learn it/recite it wnen I waik the dogs each day There'll be some clever woodpeckers/pheasants and other birds in the local woods.not to mention my 2 cocker spaniels.

[megfitz]

Forgot to say Thanks a lot ,Will report back if I'm not arrested as the local loony.

[megfitz]

So we did OK. our team of 5 came 5th. out of a field of 22.so not bad. however we were misled....all the genning up I'd done was useless as the sections were on different categories ,..
none on the Jubilee,but 30 on the Royal Family!! for example.
What did the Queen decide to floodlight for the 1st time in Feb 1959?
Which Pope received the Queen at the Vatican in 1961?
Princess Anne once dated Andrew Parker-Bowles True or False?
What is the average number of guestswho attend one of thesummer Garden Parties?4000/900/10000/8000.
Since 1952 the Queen has met 10 US Presidents,Who didn't meet her ...Clinton/Carter/ Ford/Johnson?
How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace..1020/200/550/775
The other topis were Sport,Food and Drink, Art and literature, Pot luck
My brain was hurting at the end!! Thanks for all the interest and help.