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