- 1. Which reigning monarch was the first to use Buckingham Palace as an official residence?
A) King Henry VIII
B) Queen Victoria
C) King George III
D) Queen Elizabeth II
- 2. How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?
A) 650
B) 775
C) 900
D) 500
- 3. What is the official London residence of the British monarch?
A) Kensington Palace
B) Westminster Abbey
C) Tower of London
D) Buckingham Palace
- 4. Which monarch opened the Palace to the public for the first time in 1993?
A) Queen Elizabeth II
B) Queen Victoria
C) King Edward VII
D) King George VI
- 5. Which part of Buckingham Palace is used for hosting official banquets and state receptions?
A) The White Drawing Room
B) The Ballroom
C) The Blue Drawing Room
D) The Picture Gallery
- 6. Who designed the original Buckingham Palace for King George IV?
A) John Nash
B) Inigo Jones
C) Christopher Wren
D) Robert Adam
- 7. What is the name of the central quadrangle within Buckingham Palace?
A) The Quadrangle
B) The Piazza
C) The Atrium
D) The Courtyard
- 8. What is the name of the department dedicated to the upkeep of Buckingham Palace and other royal residences?
A) The Royal Household
B) The Monarchy Office
C) The Crown Estate
D) The Palace Guard
- 9. Which famous palace did King George III acquire from the Duke of Buckingham before the construction of Buckingham Palace?
A) Buckingham House
B) Windsor Castle
C) Kensington Palace
D) Hampton Court Palace
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