King Charles III's Coronation: 27 Quiz Questions and Answers

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Brush up on your coronation knowledge ahead of celebrations

Looking to brush up on your royal knowledge ahead of King Charles III's Coronation? To celebrate the ceremony on Saturday 6th May, we have compiled fun royal Coronation quiz questions and answers.

From fun facts about Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation to coronation rituals steeped in tradition, see how many you can get right...

1. When was Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation?

2. Who designed Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation dress?

3. How many parts does a coronation service fall into?

4. What did Prince Charles receive from Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned?

5. How many Coronations have been held at Westminster Abbey?

6. Who will conduct King Charles' Coronation?

7. How many guests attended Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation?

8. How many nations and territories were officially represented at Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation service?

9. What is the name of the crown placed on the head of Queen Elizabeth II during her Coronation service?

10. What is Prince William expected to do at King Charles III's Coronation?

11. How many people watched Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation on TV in the UK?

12. How many journalists lined Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation route?

13. What was the first documented coronation at Westminster Abbey?

14. Which two monarchs did not have coronations?

15. What happens during the 'anointing' stage at a coronation?

16. Who was the first King of England?

17. When was coronation chicken invented?

18. How long did Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation last?

19. The King will wear two royal robes on the Coronation. Which monarch previously wore them?

20. Where will the Coronation concert take place?

21. How old was King Charles when he became the Prince of Wales?

22. King Charles once wrote a children's book. What was it called?

23. The Queen Consort adopted two rescue Jack Russell terriers. What are they called?

24. What crown will the Queen Consort wear at the Coronation?

25. Who designed the King's Coronation Emblem?

26 . When did King Charles ascend the throne?

27. What two TV soaps did King Charles once appear in?

1. 2nd June 1953

2. British fashion designer Norman Hartnell

3. The coronation falls into six parts: the recognition, the oath, the anointing, the investiture (which includes the crowning), the enthronement and the homage

4. A special hand-painted invitation to the Coronation

5. There have been 39 coronations in Westminster Abbey since 1066

6. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

7. A total of 8,251 guests attended The Queen's Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey

8. 129 nations and territories were officially represented at the Coronation service

9. The St. Edward's Crown

10. Prince William is expected to kneel before the King and kiss him on his right cheek as a sign of respect

11. 27 million people in the UK (out of the 36 million population) watched the ceremony on television

12. There were more than 2,000 journalists from 92 nations on the Coronation route

13. The first documented coronation at Westminster was that of William the Conqueror on 25th December 1066

14. According to Westminster Abbey, the two monarchs who did not have any coronation were Edward V (the boy king), who was presumed murdered in the Tower of London before he could be crowned, and Edward VIII who abdicated 11 months after succeeding his father

15. Seated in the Coronation Chair, the monarch was anointed with oil

16. The first king of all of England was Athelstan (895-939 AD)

17. Coronation chicken was created by Le Cordon Bleu London to be served at the Coronation Luncheon in 1953

18. The Queen's Coronation service began at 11.15am and lasted almost three hours

19. They were worn by Queen Elizabeth II

20. Windsor Castle

21. Nine

22. The Old Man of Lochnagar

23. Beth and Bluebell

24. Queen Mary's Crown

25. Sir Jony Ive, who was formerly Chief Design Officer of Apple, Inc.

26. 8th September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II

27. Coronation Street in 2000 and Eastenders in 2022

The Coronation Gin is the latest creation from Gin In A Tin, made in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces. We love the beautiful design, which features a magnificent gold foiled crown, adorned with the iconic symbols of the four nations of the United Kingdom: a classic English rose, a traditional Scottish thistle, a springtime Welsh daffodil and the delicate Irish shamrock.

Upon sipping, you will notice distinctive notes of coriander, cardamom, lemon peel and botanicals centred around juniper berries. This tipple makes for the ultimate royal celebration drink, particularly when making a classic gin cocktail.

Raise your cuppa to our new King with Emma Bridgewater's commemorative mug. Perfect for fans to snap up in time for the Coronation.

Keep your teabags safe and secure in this colourful caddy. Featuring King Charles' official cypher and rows of miniature crowns, it's available to purchase for just £10.

This fabulous appliquéd and hand-embroidered cushion celebrates the Coronation in style. A beautiful keepsake to treasure for years to come.

This commemorative mug features the words 'King Charles Coronation' and includes an illustration of a crown surrounded by Union Jack flags. It's perfect to add to your Coronation memorabilia collection.

Featuring King Charles' official cypher, this handprinted mug from Etsy is a wonderful keepsake for the coronation of the King.

These stylish crown studs are an original design by jewellery artist Francesca Stella, hand-crafted in her studio in Cornwall using your choice of ethical gold.

The design is available exclusively on the Country Living Marketplace and can have the Coronation commemorative hallmark applied to them upon request before purchase.

Raise your morning coffee to our new King with Emma Bridgewater's appropriate 1/2 pint mug.

Printed and made in Great Britain, this Coronation commemorative tea towel celebrates King Charles III's favourite flower, the Delphinium, and his love of nature. It's made from 100% sustainably farmed cotton and is printed using reactive inks that are free from harmful chemicals.

Don't start your Coronation party without these Union Jack bunting napkins from Emma Bridgewater.

Protect your coffee table from spills and stains with this King Charles III coaster. Made from beech, it features the King's official cypher.

We love this commemorative mug which features an official portrait of King Charles III. It's the perfect souvenir to get your hands on ahead of the Coronation.

Enjoy your morning brew in this King Charles III Coronation mug. Embellished with 22 carat gold, it features the silhouette of the King on the front and back, and is decorated with vine motifs and a beautiful deep blue colour.

This commemorative tea towel features an official portrait of the King alongside the words 'King Charles III, 8th September 2022'.

Hang this King Charles Coronation flag at your street party to celebrate our new monarch.

Give your kitchen cupboards the royal treatment with this set of two King and Queen mug from Emma Bridgewater. Each set comes presented in a box.

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