Tadmore 11+ Exams English Reading Comprehension - Special Topics 005

1. What has the Queen’s birthplace been turned into?

A Chinese restaurant called Hakkasan.

2. What was Princess Elizabeth’s relationship to the reigning King when she was born?

She was his granddaughter.

3. What things did the Princesses’ nanny do to try and give the girls ‘normal’ experiences?
She took them on outings on the Tube and to Girl Guides.

4. Why did the Royal Family end their relationship with the Princesses’ nanny?
When they were adults, she published an account of her time with them called The

Little Princesses.

5. What happened to Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret when World War II started?

Initially they remained in London with their parents, then they were evacuated to

Windsor Castle.

6. How did the young Elizabeth try to raise the nation’s spirits?

She gave a broadcast on BBC Children’s Hour.

7. What skills did Elizabeth acquire throughout the war?

Answers may include growing her own produce, being in the army, training as a

mechanic and learning to drive.

8. For how long were the Queen and Prince Philip married?

74 years.

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