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The House of Windsor: Multiple Choice
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- 01Which monarch of the House of Windsor famously abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson?
- 02Due to anti-German sentiment during World War I, the royal house changed its name from what to Windsor?
- 03Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was the husband and consort of which monarch?
- 04The new family name "Windsor" was adopted in 1917, inspired by what royal residence?
- 05Who is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and a member of the House of Windsor?
- 06What is the official London residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the House of Windsor?
- 07King George VI's reign was defined by his leadership during which major global conflict?
- 08Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, who ascended to the throne?
- 09The House of Windsor was established in 1917, replacing the previous house name. Who was the first monarch to reign under this new name?
- 10Which of these individuals was a child of King George VI, not King George V?