Take our royal quiz
We’ve been dealt ar oyal flush of good news in 2018 with no less than two fairytale weddings, the birth of a little prince and the excitement of another heiron the way. But just how much have you been keeping up with the most famous family of the mall?
Put aside the odd feud, scandal and medical emergency, and 2018 has been a year to remember for the Queen and The Firm – as well as the millions who watched, read about it and lined the streets to be part of history in the making.
Centre of attention was, of course, Californian beauty Meghan Markle – the former
Suits actress who landed the role of duchess after meeting her real-life prince charming. Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding day was surely the highlight of the year, but the happy couple kept the good times rolling with their adventures in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, and the news that they’re already expecting their first child.
There’s been such a buzz around Meghan and Harry that Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge were able to keep a relatively low profile, even with the happy arrival of their third child.
As the royals recover from a hectic year, we take a look back over the past 12 months to see how much you remember and if you have what it takes to be crowned our quiz queen or king.
THE QUEEN & PRINCE PHILIP 1 February saw the Queen extend her record as the longestreigning British monarch. How many years has she been on the throne now?
A. 44 B. 55 C. 66
2 Prince Philip, 97, showed remarkable resilience, bouncing back from what kind of surgery back in April?
A. Heart bypass B. Knee surgery C. Hip replacement
3 An official family photograph taken at Princess Eugenie’s wedding in October suggested Philip had ended his 20-year feud with the woman standing next to him. Who is she?
A. Sarah Ferguson B. Camilla Parker Bowles C. Princess Anne
4 Bets were placed on which colour hat the Queen would wear for Harry and Meghan’s wedding in May. What shade did the monarch choose in the end?
A. Blue B. Yellow C. Green
5 The Queen was all smiles in June as she watched her favourite sport in the summer sun. What activity does she avidly follow?
A. Football B. Tennis C. Horse racing
6 The Queen was in mourning for Whisper in October. Who or what was Whisper?
A. Her last remaining corgi B. Her favourite horse C. Her longest-serving footman
7 How many greatgrandchildren do the Queen and Philip have now, not including the one Meghan has on the way?
A. 5 B. 7 C. 9
8 A newly published and controversial biography on the royal family has made headlines by claiming the Queen will do what in three years?
A. Abdicate B. Sell Buckingham Palace C. Write her autobiography
HARRY & MEGHAN 9 After much speculation, who was confirmed as the designer of Meghan’s wedding dress?
A. Stella McCartney B. Clare Waight Keller C. Jenny Packham
10 How did Meghan follow the “something blue” part of tradition with what she wore on her big day?
A. With a piece of blue fabric stitched inside her veil B. With a sapphire necklace C. With blue undies!
11 What excuse did Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, have for missing her wedding day?
A. He had nothing to wear B. He refused to be in the same room as his ex-wife C. He was ill and had to undergo heart surgery
12 Which Hollywood superstar was among Harry and
Meghan’s wedding guests? A. Tom Hanks B. George Clooney C. Dwayne Johnson
13 Harry and Meghan were awarded which title by the Queen after their wedding?
A. Duke and Duchess of Sussex B. Duke and Duchess of Essex C. Duke and Duchess of Middlesex
14 Harry was proud to be opening which inspiring sporting event during his visit to Australia in October?
A. The Olympics B. The Invictus Games C. The Rugby World Cup
15 What fashion faux pas did pregnant Meghan make during her visit to Fiji with Harry?
A. A bad case of VPL B. She left the tag showing on her designer dress C. She was wearing the same outfit as another dignitary
16 Meghan revealed she got up at 4.30am during the royal tour in September in order to fit in her daily routine of what?
A. Yoga B. Make-up C. Press-ups
17 Footage of Meghan’s bit-part as “hot girl” in ’90s rom-com A Lot Like Love made headlines in October. Which Hollywood actor did the duchess share her scene with?
A. Tom Cruise B. Leonardo DiCaprio C. Ashton Kutcher
18 Meeting well-wishers in New Zealand as part of their royal tour, Harry revealed he and Meghan are currently calling their unborn child what?
A. Little prince B. Little princess C. Little bump
WILLIAM & KATE 19 The year started with William making positive headlines for fully embracing, rather than trying to disguise, his what?
A. Manliness B. Sexiness C. Baldness
20 We celebrated the birth of another new royal in May. What colour dress was Kate wearing when she and William stepped out with their latest little prince?
A. Red B. Blue C. Yellow
21 What did the royal couple name their third child?
A. Lewis B. Louis C. Laurence
22 Those post-baby pictures on the steps of the Lindo Wing were later slammed for promoting an unrealistic image of childbirth by which famous British actress and new mother?
A. Carey Mulligan B. Keira Knightley C. Rachel Weisz
23 William and Kate sent royal watchers crazy at Eugenie’s wedding by doing what in the chapel?
A. Holding hands B. Having a row C. Taking a selfie
24 Prince George turned five this year and according to what his father told kids at a royal event, he already has a favourite movie. What is it?
A. Toy Story B. The Lion King C. The Princess Bride
25 Princess Charlotte grabbed plenty of attention this year just by being so cute! How old is she now?
A. Two B. Three C. Four
AND THE REST 26 Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank married in October. What is Jack’s career?
A. Wine merchant B. Sportsman C. Pilot
27 Eugenie was proud to show off what in her stunning backless wedding dress as she walked down the aisle?
A. A tattoo of the royal coat of arms B. A distinctive birthmark C. A scar left from spinal surgery she received as a child
28 Kate’s sister gave birth to her first child in October, but what detail did Pippa and husband James Matthews refuse to make public?
A. The sex of their baby B. The name of their baby C. The weight of their baby
29 Which member of the royal family was spotted giggling twice this year – first at Harry and Meghan’s wedding and again while watching Inuit throat singers during an official visit to Canada?
A. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall B. Prince Andrew C. Princess Beatrice
30 Charles and Camilla revealed how they share the same taste in television while hosting a reception at St James’s Palace. Which show do the royal couple never miss?
A. Suits B. Coronation Street C. The Great British Bake Off