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570f887880d9841400ab35a5 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's many historic visits and meetings include a state visit to the Republic of Ireland and reciprocal visits to and from the Pope. She has seen major constitutional changes, such as devolution in the United Kingdom, Canadian patriation, and the decolonisation of Africa. She has also reigned through various wars... | In the history of what is Elizabeth the longest reigning queen? | {
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"world history"
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570f8a9f80d9841400ab35ab | Elizabeth_II | During the war, plans were drawn up to quell Welsh nationalism by affiliating Elizabeth more closely with Wales. Proposals, such as appointing her Constable of Caernarfon Castle or a patron of Urdd Gobaith Cymru (the Welsh League of Youth), were abandoned for various reasons, which included a fear of associating Elizab... | Who did England propose to affiliate with Wales to quell Welsh nationalism? | {
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"Elizabeth"
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570f8a9f80d9841400ab35ac | Elizabeth_II | During the war, plans were drawn up to quell Welsh nationalism by affiliating Elizabeth more closely with Wales. Proposals, such as appointing her Constable of Caernarfon Castle or a patron of Urdd Gobaith Cymru (the Welsh League of Youth), were abandoned for various reasons, which included a fear of associating Elizab... | Why did Britain not want Elizabeth to associate with conscientious objectors? | {
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"Britain was at war"
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570f8a9f80d9841400ab35ad | Elizabeth_II | During the war, plans were drawn up to quell Welsh nationalism by affiliating Elizabeth more closely with Wales. Proposals, such as appointing her Constable of Caernarfon Castle or a patron of Urdd Gobaith Cymru (the Welsh League of Youth), were abandoned for various reasons, which included a fear of associating Elizab... | What did Elizabeth join in 1946? | {
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"Welsh Gorsedd of Bards"
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570f8a9f80d9841400ab35ae | Elizabeth_II | During the war, plans were drawn up to quell Welsh nationalism by affiliating Elizabeth more closely with Wales. Proposals, such as appointing her Constable of Caernarfon Castle or a patron of Urdd Gobaith Cymru (the Welsh League of Youth), were abandoned for various reasons, which included a fear of associating Elizab... | Who was the always the Prince of Wales? | {
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"heir apparent"
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570f8a9f80d9841400ab35af | Elizabeth_II | During the war, plans were drawn up to quell Welsh nationalism by affiliating Elizabeth more closely with Wales. Proposals, such as appointing her Constable of Caernarfon Castle or a patron of Urdd Gobaith Cymru (the Welsh League of Youth), were abandoned for various reasons, which included a fear of associating Elizab... | Who wanted to name Elizabeth Princess of Wales? | {
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"Herbert Morrison"
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570f8bb680d9841400ab35b5 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. They received 2500 wedding gifts from around the world. Because Britain had not yet completely recovered from the devastation of the war, Elizabeth required ration coupons to buy the material for her gown, which was designed by Norman Hartnell.... | When were Elizabeth and Philip married? | {
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"20 November 1947"
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570f8bb680d9841400ab35b6 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. They received 2500 wedding gifts from around the world. Because Britain had not yet completely recovered from the devastation of the war, Elizabeth required ration coupons to buy the material for her gown, which was designed by Norman Hartnell.... | At what famous cathedral was Elizabeth married? | {
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"Westminster Abbey"
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570f8bb680d9841400ab35b7 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. They received 2500 wedding gifts from around the world. Because Britain had not yet completely recovered from the devastation of the war, Elizabeth required ration coupons to buy the material for her gown, which was designed by Norman Hartnell.... | How many wedding gifts did Elizabeth and Philip receive? | {
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"2500"
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570f8bb680d9841400ab35b8 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. They received 2500 wedding gifts from around the world. Because Britain had not yet completely recovered from the devastation of the war, Elizabeth required ration coupons to buy the material for her gown, which was designed by Norman Hartnell.... | Who designed Elizabeth's wedding gown? | {
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"Norman Hartnell"
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570f8bb680d9841400ab35b9 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. They received 2500 wedding gifts from around the world. Because Britain had not yet completely recovered from the devastation of the war, Elizabeth required ration coupons to buy the material for her gown, which was designed by Norman Hartnell.... | What former King was not invited to the wedding? | {
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"text": [
"Duke of Windsor"
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570f8d0b5ab6b81900390f0d | Elizabeth_II | Amid preparations for the coronation, Princess Margaret informed her sister that she wished to marry Peter Townsend, a divorcé‚ 16 years Margaret's senior, with two sons from his previous marriage. The Queen asked them to wait for a year; in the words of Martin Charteris, "the Queen was naturally sympathetic towards th... | Who did Princess Margaret want to marry? | {
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"Peter Townsend"
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570f8d0b5ab6b81900390f0e | Elizabeth_II | Amid preparations for the coronation, Princess Margaret informed her sister that she wished to marry Peter Townsend, a divorcé‚ 16 years Margaret's senior, with two sons from his previous marriage. The Queen asked them to wait for a year; in the words of Martin Charteris, "the Queen was naturally sympathetic towards th... | What did Queen Elizabeth ask Margaret to do instead of marring Townsend? | {
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222
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"text": [
"wait for a year"
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570f8d0b5ab6b81900390f0f | Elizabeth_II | Amid preparations for the coronation, Princess Margaret informed her sister that she wished to marry Peter Townsend, a divorcé‚ 16 years Margaret's senior, with two sons from his previous marriage. The Queen asked them to wait for a year; in the words of Martin Charteris, "the Queen was naturally sympathetic towards th... | What act would the Church of England not permit? | {
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"remarriage after divorce"
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570f8d0b5ab6b81900390f10 | Elizabeth_II | Amid preparations for the coronation, Princess Margaret informed her sister that she wished to marry Peter Townsend, a divorcé‚ 16 years Margaret's senior, with two sons from his previous marriage. The Queen asked them to wait for a year; in the words of Martin Charteris, "the Queen was naturally sympathetic towards th... | Who did Princess Margaret marry in 1960? | {
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708
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"text": [
"Antony Armstrong-Jones"
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570f8d0b5ab6b81900390f11 | Elizabeth_II | Amid preparations for the coronation, Princess Margaret informed her sister that she wished to marry Peter Townsend, a divorcé‚ 16 years Margaret's senior, with two sons from his previous marriage. The Queen asked them to wait for a year; in the words of Martin Charteris, "the Queen was naturally sympathetic towards th... | What title was Armstrong-Jones given? | {
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"text": [
"Earl of Snowdon"
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570f8ec180d9841400ab35bf | Elizabeth_II | The Suez crisis and the choice of Eden's successor led in 1957 to the first major personal criticism of the Queen. In a magazine, which he owned and edited, Lord Altrincham accused her of being "out of touch". Altrincham was denounced by public figures and slapped by a member of the public appalled by his comments. Six... | Aside from her choice of Eden's successor, what crisis caused Elizabeth to be criticized? | {
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"Suez crisis"
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570f8ec180d9841400ab35c0 | Elizabeth_II | The Suez crisis and the choice of Eden's successor led in 1957 to the first major personal criticism of the Queen. In a magazine, which he owned and edited, Lord Altrincham accused her of being "out of touch". Altrincham was denounced by public figures and slapped by a member of the public appalled by his comments. Six... | What did Lord Altrincham accuse Elizabeth of being? | {
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195
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"text": [
"out of touch"
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570f8ec180d9841400ab35c1 | Elizabeth_II | The Suez crisis and the choice of Eden's successor led in 1957 to the first major personal criticism of the Queen. In a magazine, which he owned and edited, Lord Altrincham accused her of being "out of touch". Altrincham was denounced by public figures and slapped by a member of the public appalled by his comments. Six... | When did Macmillan resign? | {
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337
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"text": [
"1963"
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570f8ec180d9841400ab35c2 | Elizabeth_II | The Suez crisis and the choice of Eden's successor led in 1957 to the first major personal criticism of the Queen. In a magazine, which he owned and edited, Lord Altrincham accused her of being "out of touch". Altrincham was denounced by public figures and slapped by a member of the public appalled by his comments. Six... | Who did Elizabeth appoint as Prime Minister after the resignation of Macmillan? | {
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399
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"text": [
"Earl of Home"
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570f8ec180d9841400ab35c3 | Elizabeth_II | The Suez crisis and the choice of Eden's successor led in 1957 to the first major personal criticism of the Queen. In a magazine, which he owned and edited, Lord Altrincham accused her of being "out of touch". Altrincham was denounced by public figures and slapped by a member of the public appalled by his comments. Six... | When was a formal mechanism for electing the Minister adopted? | {
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598
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"text": [
"1965"
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} |
570f90975ab6b81900390f17 | Elizabeth_II | A year later, at the height of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis, the Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, was dismissed from his post by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, after the Opposition-controlled Senate rejected Whitlam's budget proposals. As Whitlam had a majority in the House of Representatives, Sp... | During the Australian constitutional crisis, what Prime Minister was dismissed? | {
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105
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"Gough Whitlam"
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} |
570f90975ab6b81900390f18 | Elizabeth_II | A year later, at the height of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis, the Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, was dismissed from his post by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, after the Opposition-controlled Senate rejected Whitlam's budget proposals. As Whitlam had a majority in the House of Representatives, Sp... | Who dismissed Whilam from the post of Australian Prime Minister? | {
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151
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"text": [
"Governor-General Sir John Kerr"
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570f90975ab6b81900390f1a | Elizabeth_II | A year later, at the height of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis, the Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, was dismissed from his post by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, after the Opposition-controlled Senate rejected Whitlam's budget proposals. As Whitlam had a majority in the House of Representatives, Sp... | Who appealed to Elizabeth to reverse the dismissal of Whitlam? | {
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318
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"text": [
"Speaker Gordon Scholes"
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570f90975ab6b81900390f19 | Elizabeth_II | A year later, at the height of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis, the Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, was dismissed from his post by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, after the Opposition-controlled Senate rejected Whitlam's budget proposals. As Whitlam had a majority in the House of Representatives, Sp... | What did Whitlam have in the House of Representatives? | {
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274
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"text": [
"a majority"
]
} |
570f90975ab6b81900390f1b | Elizabeth_II | A year later, at the height of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis, the Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, was dismissed from his post by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, after the Opposition-controlled Senate rejected Whitlam's budget proposals. As Whitlam had a majority in the House of Representatives, Sp... | What did Elizabeth decline to do in response to the appeal by Scholes? | {
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"text": [
"interfere"
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570f92ba80d9841400ab35c9 | Elizabeth_II | In 1987, in Canada, Elizabeth publicly supported politically divisive constitutional amendments, prompting criticism from opponents of the proposed changes, including Pierre Trudeau. The same year, the elected Fijian government was deposed in a military coup. Elizabeth, as monarch of Fiji, supported the attempts of the... | When did Elizabeth support constitutional amendments in Canada? | {
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3
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"1987"
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570f92ba80d9841400ab35ca | Elizabeth_II | In 1987, in Canada, Elizabeth publicly supported politically divisive constitutional amendments, prompting criticism from opponents of the proposed changes, including Pierre Trudeau. The same year, the elected Fijian government was deposed in a military coup. Elizabeth, as monarch of Fiji, supported the attempts of the... | What politician criticized the proposed changes? | {
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167
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"text": [
"Pierre Trudeau"
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} |
570f92ba80d9841400ab35cb | Elizabeth_II | In 1987, in Canada, Elizabeth publicly supported politically divisive constitutional amendments, prompting criticism from opponents of the proposed changes, including Pierre Trudeau. The same year, the elected Fijian government was deposed in a military coup. Elizabeth, as monarch of Fiji, supported the attempts of the... | In 1987 what elected government was removed in a coup? | {
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210
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"Fijian government"
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570f92ba80d9841400ab35cc | Elizabeth_II | In 1987, in Canada, Elizabeth publicly supported politically divisive constitutional amendments, prompting criticism from opponents of the proposed changes, including Pierre Trudeau. The same year, the elected Fijian government was deposed in a military coup. Elizabeth, as monarch of Fiji, supported the attempts of the... | What did coup leader Sitiveni Rabuka declare Fiji to be? | {
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"text": [
"republic"
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570f92ba80d9841400ab35cd | Elizabeth_II | In 1987, in Canada, Elizabeth publicly supported politically divisive constitutional amendments, prompting criticism from opponents of the proposed changes, including Pierre Trudeau. The same year, the elected Fijian government was deposed in a military coup. Elizabeth, as monarch of Fiji, supported the attempts of the... | In 1991 what money issue of the Queen was a feature of public criticism? | {
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596
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"text": [
"private wealth"
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570f945f5ab6b81900390f21 | Elizabeth_II | In 2002, Elizabeth marked her Golden Jubilee. Her sister and mother died in February and March respectively, and the media speculated whether the Jubilee would be a success or a failure. She again undertook an extensive tour of her realms, which began in Jamaica in February, where she called the farewell banquet "memor... | What did Elizabeth celebrate in 2002? | {
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30
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"Golden Jubilee"
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570f945f5ab6b81900390f22 | Elizabeth_II | In 2002, Elizabeth marked her Golden Jubilee. Her sister and mother died in February and March respectively, and the media speculated whether the Jubilee would be a success or a failure. She again undertook an extensive tour of her realms, which began in Jamaica in February, where she called the farewell banquet "memor... | When did Elizabeth's mother die in 2002? | {
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89
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"text": [
"March"
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570f945f5ab6b81900390f23 | Elizabeth_II | In 2002, Elizabeth marked her Golden Jubilee. Her sister and mother died in February and March respectively, and the media speculated whether the Jubilee would be a success or a failure. She again undertook an extensive tour of her realms, which began in Jamaica in February, where she called the farewell banquet "memor... | What relative of Elizabeth died in February of 2002? | {
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46
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"text": [
"Her sister"
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570f945f5ab6b81900390f24 | Elizabeth_II | In 2002, Elizabeth marked her Golden Jubilee. Her sister and mother died in February and March respectively, and the media speculated whether the Jubilee would be a success or a failure. She again undertook an extensive tour of her realms, which began in Jamaica in February, where she called the farewell banquet "memor... | How many people in London attended each day of the the three day event? | {
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548
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"text": [
"million"
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570f945f5ab6b81900390f25 | Elizabeth_II | In 2002, Elizabeth marked her Golden Jubilee. Her sister and mother died in February and March respectively, and the media speculated whether the Jubilee would be a success or a failure. She again undertook an extensive tour of her realms, which began in Jamaica in February, where she called the farewell banquet "memor... | What group was surprised by the public's approval of the Queen? | {
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709
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"text": [
"journalists"
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570f96935ab6b81900390f2b | Elizabeth_II | The Queen, who opened the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, also opened the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in London, making her the first head of state to open two Olympic Games in two different countries. For the London Olympics, she played herself in a short film as part of the opening ceremony, alongside Dani... | When did Elizabeth open the Summer Olympics in Montreal? | {
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26
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"text": [
"1976"
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} |
570f96935ab6b81900390f2c | Elizabeth_II | The Queen, who opened the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, also opened the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in London, making her the first head of state to open two Olympic Games in two different countries. For the London Olympics, she played herself in a short film as part of the opening ceremony, alongside Dani... | When did Queen Elizabeth open the Summer Olympics in London? | {
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76
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"text": [
"2012"
]
} |
570f96935ab6b81900390f2d | Elizabeth_II | The Queen, who opened the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, also opened the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in London, making her the first head of state to open two Olympic Games in two different countries. For the London Olympics, she played herself in a short film as part of the opening ceremony, alongside Dani... | For what event did Elizabeth appear in a film as part of the opening ceremonies? | {
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221
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"text": [
"London Olympics"
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} |
570f96935ab6b81900390f2e | Elizabeth_II | The Queen, who opened the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, also opened the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in London, making her the first head of state to open two Olympic Games in two different countries. For the London Olympics, she played herself in a short film as part of the opening ceremony, alongside Dani... | What actor also appeared with Elizabeth in the film? | {
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316
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"text": [
"Daniel Craig"
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} |
570f96935ab6b81900390f2f | Elizabeth_II | The Queen, who opened the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, also opened the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in London, making her the first head of state to open two Olympic Games in two different countries. For the London Olympics, she played herself in a short film as part of the opening ceremony, alongside Dani... | For what activity related to the film industry did Elizabeth receive a BAFTA award? | {
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400
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"text": [
"patronage"
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570f987980d9841400ab35d3 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's personal fortune has been the subject of speculation for many years. Jock Colville, who was her former private secretary and a director of her bank, Coutts, estimated her wealth in 1971 at £2 million (equivalent to about £25 million today). In 1993, Buckingham Palace called estimates of £100 million "grossl... | What has been a subject of speculation concerning Elizabeth's wealth? | {
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12
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"personal fortune"
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570f987980d9841400ab35d4 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's personal fortune has been the subject of speculation for many years. Jock Colville, who was her former private secretary and a director of her bank, Coutts, estimated her wealth in 1971 at £2 million (equivalent to about £25 million today). In 1993, Buckingham Palace called estimates of £100 million "grossl... | What was Elizabeth's wealth extimated to be in 1971? | {
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201
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"text": [
"£2 million"
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} |
570f987980d9841400ab35d5 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's personal fortune has been the subject of speculation for many years. Jock Colville, who was her former private secretary and a director of her bank, Coutts, estimated her wealth in 1971 at £2 million (equivalent to about £25 million today). In 1993, Buckingham Palace called estimates of £100 million "grossl... | What did the palace call estimates of Elizabeth wealth in 1993? | {
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313
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"text": [
"\"grossly overstated\""
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} |
570f987980d9841400ab35d6 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's personal fortune has been the subject of speculation for many years. Jock Colville, who was her former private secretary and a director of her bank, Coutts, estimated her wealth in 1971 at £2 million (equivalent to about £25 million today). In 1993, Buckingham Palace called estimates of £100 million "grossl... | What did the Sunday Times estimate Elizabeth's fortune to be in 2015? | {
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470
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"text": [
"£340 million"
]
} |
570f987980d9841400ab35d7 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's personal fortune has been the subject of speculation for many years. Jock Colville, who was her former private secretary and a director of her bank, Coutts, estimated her wealth in 1971 at £2 million (equivalent to about £25 million today). In 1993, Buckingham Palace called estimates of £100 million "grossl... | Where does Elizabeth's wealth place her in the list of the richest in the UK? | {
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499
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"text": [
"302nd"
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570fa2005ab6b81900390f3f | Elizabeth_II | Times of personal significance have included the births and marriages of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, her coronation in 1953, and the celebration of milestones such as her Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees in 1977, 2002, and 2012, respectively. Moments of sadness for her include the death of h... | When was Elizabeth's coronation? | {
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144
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"text": [
"1953"
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} |
570fa2005ab6b81900390f40 | Elizabeth_II | Times of personal significance have included the births and marriages of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, her coronation in 1953, and the celebration of milestones such as her Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees in 1977, 2002, and 2012, respectively. Moments of sadness for her include the death of h... | When was Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee? | {
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251
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"text": [
"2012"
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} |
570fa2005ab6b81900390f41 | Elizabeth_II | Times of personal significance have included the births and marriages of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, her coronation in 1953, and the celebration of milestones such as her Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees in 1977, 2002, and 2012, respectively. Moments of sadness for her include the death of h... | How old was Elizabeth's father at the time of his death? | {
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336
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"text": [
"56"
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} |
570fa2005ab6b81900390f42 | Elizabeth_II | Times of personal significance have included the births and marriages of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, her coronation in 1953, and the celebration of milestones such as her Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees in 1977, 2002, and 2012, respectively. Moments of sadness for her include the death of h... | How did Prince Philip's uncle, Lord Mounbatten, die? | {
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344
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"text": [
"assassination"
]
} |
570fa2005ab6b81900390f43 | Elizabeth_II | Times of personal significance have included the births and marriages of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, her coronation in 1953, and the celebration of milestones such as her Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees in 1977, 2002, and 2012, respectively. Moments of sadness for her include the death of h... | In what year did Elizabeth's son's ex-wife die? | {
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489
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"text": [
"1997"
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} |
570fa3a280d9841400ab35ef | Elizabeth_II | Despite the death of Queen Mary on 24 March, the coronation on 2 June 1953 went ahead as planned, as Mary had asked before she died. The ceremony in Westminster Abbey, with the exception of the anointing and communion, was televised for the first time.[d] Elizabeth's coronation gown was embroidered on her instructions ... | When was the coronation of Elizabeth as Queen? | {
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63
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"2 June 1953"
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} |
570fa3a280d9841400ab35f0 | Elizabeth_II | Despite the death of Queen Mary on 24 March, the coronation on 2 June 1953 went ahead as planned, as Mary had asked before she died. The ceremony in Westminster Abbey, with the exception of the anointing and communion, was televised for the first time.[d] Elizabeth's coronation gown was embroidered on her instructions ... | How was much of the ceremony of Elizabeth's coronation presented to the public? | {
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223
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"text": [
"televised"
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} |
570fa3a280d9841400ab35f1 | Elizabeth_II | Despite the death of Queen Mary on 24 March, the coronation on 2 June 1953 went ahead as planned, as Mary had asked before she died. The ceremony in Westminster Abbey, with the exception of the anointing and communion, was televised for the first time.[d] Elizabeth's coronation gown was embroidered on her instructions ... | What Commonwealth symbols were embroidered on Elizabeth's gown? | {
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329
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"text": [
"floral emblems"
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} |
570fa3a280d9841400ab35f2 | Elizabeth_II | Despite the death of Queen Mary on 24 March, the coronation on 2 June 1953 went ahead as planned, as Mary had asked before she died. The ceremony in Westminster Abbey, with the exception of the anointing and communion, was televised for the first time.[d] Elizabeth's coronation gown was embroidered on her instructions ... | What is the emblem of England? | {
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379
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"text": [
"Tudor rose"
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} |
570fa3a280d9841400ab35f3 | Elizabeth_II | Despite the death of Queen Mary on 24 March, the coronation on 2 June 1953 went ahead as planned, as Mary had asked before she died. The ceremony in Westminster Abbey, with the exception of the anointing and communion, was televised for the first time.[d] Elizabeth's coronation gown was embroidered on her instructions ... | What people have a thistle for their Commonwealth emblem? | {
"answer_start": [
391
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"text": [
"Scots"
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} |
570fa56680d9841400ab35f9 | Elizabeth_II | In 1957, she made a state visit to the United States, where she addressed the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the Commonwealth. On the same tour, she opened the 23rd Canadian Parliament, becoming the first monarch of Canada to open a parliamentary session. Two years later, solely in her capacity as Queen o... | When did Elizabeth address the UN General Assembly? | {
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3
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"text": [
"1957"
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} |
570fa56680d9841400ab35fa | Elizabeth_II | In 1957, she made a state visit to the United States, where she addressed the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the Commonwealth. On the same tour, she opened the 23rd Canadian Parliament, becoming the first monarch of Canada to open a parliamentary session. Two years later, solely in her capacity as Queen o... | What parliamentary session did Elizabeth open in 1957 while on tour? | {
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174
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"text": [
"23rd Canadian Parliament"
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} |
570fa56680d9841400ab35fb | Elizabeth_II | In 1957, she made a state visit to the United States, where she addressed the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the Commonwealth. On the same tour, she opened the 23rd Canadian Parliament, becoming the first monarch of Canada to open a parliamentary session. Two years later, solely in her capacity as Queen o... | On a tour to Ghana in 1961 what did Elizabeth dismiss as a fear? | {
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502
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"text": [
"her safety"
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570fa56680d9841400ab35fc | Elizabeth_II | In 1957, she made a state visit to the United States, where she addressed the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the Commonwealth. On the same tour, she opened the 23rd Canadian Parliament, becoming the first monarch of Canada to open a parliamentary session. Two years later, solely in her capacity as Queen o... | In 1964 what was reported that Quebec extremists planned ? | {
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1024
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"text": [
"Elizabeth's assassination"
]
} |
570fa75480d9841400ab3613 | Elizabeth_II | In 1977, Elizabeth marked the Silver Jubilee of her accession. Parties and events took place throughout the Commonwealth, many coinciding with her associated national and Commonwealth tours. The celebrations re-affirmed the Queen's popularity, despite virtually coincident negative press coverage of Princess Margaret's ... | What Jubilee did Elizabeth celebrate in 1977? | {
"answer_start": [
30
],
"text": [
"Silver"
]
} |
570fa75480d9841400ab3614 | Elizabeth_II | In 1977, Elizabeth marked the Silver Jubilee of her accession. Parties and events took place throughout the Commonwealth, many coinciding with her associated national and Commonwealth tours. The celebrations re-affirmed the Queen's popularity, despite virtually coincident negative press coverage of Princess Margaret's ... | When did Princess Margaret separate from her husband? | {
"answer_start": [
3
],
"text": [
"1977"
]
} |
570fa75480d9841400ab3615 | Elizabeth_II | In 1977, Elizabeth marked the Silver Jubilee of her accession. Parties and events took place throughout the Commonwealth, many coinciding with her associated national and Commonwealth tours. The celebrations re-affirmed the Queen's popularity, despite virtually coincident negative press coverage of Princess Margaret's ... | In what year did Nicolae Ceausescu visit the UK? | {
"answer_start": [
352
],
"text": [
"1978"
]
} |
570fa75480d9841400ab3616 | Elizabeth_II | In 1977, Elizabeth marked the Silver Jubilee of her accession. Parties and events took place throughout the Commonwealth, many coinciding with her associated national and Commonwealth tours. The celebrations re-affirmed the Queen's popularity, despite virtually coincident negative press coverage of Princess Margaret's ... | Who, in 1979, was discovered to be a communist spy? | {
"answer_start": [
610
],
"text": [
"Anthony Blunt"
]
} |
570fa75480d9841400ab3617 | Elizabeth_II | In 1977, Elizabeth marked the Silver Jubilee of her accession. Parties and events took place throughout the Commonwealth, many coinciding with her associated national and Commonwealth tours. The celebrations re-affirmed the Queen's popularity, despite virtually coincident negative press coverage of Princess Margaret's ... | What group assassinated Lord Mountbatten? | {
"answer_start": [
769
],
"text": [
"Provisional Irish Republican Army"
]
} |
570fa9745ab6b81900390f89 | Elizabeth_II | In the 1950s, as a young woman at the start of her reign, Elizabeth was depicted as a glamorous "fairytale Queen". After the trauma of the Second World War, it was a time of hope, a period of progress and achievement heralding a "new Elizabethan age". Lord Altrincham's accusation in 1957 that her speeches sounded like ... | As what was Elizabeth portrayed in the 1950s? | {
"answer_start": [
96
],
"text": [
"\"fairytale Queen\""
]
} |
570fa9745ab6b81900390f8b | Elizabeth_II | In the 1950s, as a young woman at the start of her reign, Elizabeth was depicted as a glamorous "fairytale Queen". After the trauma of the Second World War, it was a time of hope, a period of progress and achievement heralding a "new Elizabethan age". Lord Altrincham's accusation in 1957 that her speeches sounded like ... | Of what did Lord Altrincham say Elizabeth's speeches resembled? | {
"answer_start": [
331
],
"text": [
"\"priggish schoolgirl\""
]
} |
570fa9745ab6b81900390f8c | Elizabeth_II | In the 1950s, as a young woman at the start of her reign, Elizabeth was depicted as a glamorous "fairytale Queen". After the trauma of the Second World War, it was a time of hope, a period of progress and achievement heralding a "new Elizabethan age". Lord Altrincham's accusation in 1957 that her speeches sounded like ... | What investiture featuring Prince Charles was televised in the late 1960s? | {
"answer_start": [
564
],
"text": [
"Prince of Wales"
]
} |
570fa9745ab6b81900390f8d | Elizabeth_II | In the 1950s, as a young woman at the start of her reign, Elizabeth was depicted as a glamorous "fairytale Queen". After the trauma of the Second World War, it was a time of hope, a period of progress and achievement heralding a "new Elizabethan age". Lord Altrincham's accusation in 1957 that her speeches sounded like ... | In the 1960s, what did Elizabeth begin wearing to events ? | {
"answer_start": [
619
],
"text": [
"solid-colour overcoats"
]
} |
570fa9745ab6b81900390f8a | Elizabeth_II | In the 1950s, as a young woman at the start of her reign, Elizabeth was depicted as a glamorous "fairytale Queen". After the trauma of the Second World War, it was a time of hope, a period of progress and achievement heralding a "new Elizabethan age". Lord Altrincham's accusation in 1957 that her speeches sounded like ... | What was the time after WWII heralded as? | {
"answer_start": [
229
],
"text": [
"\"new Elizabethan age\""
]
} |
570fab2280d9841400ab3625 | Elizabeth_II | The Royal Collection, which includes thousands of historic works of art and the Crown Jewels, is not owned by the Queen personally but is held in trust, as are her official residences, such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, and the Duchy of Lancaster, a property portfolio valued in 2014 at £442 million. Sandring... | What famous jewelry collection is held in trust by Elizabeth? | {
"answer_start": [
80
],
"text": [
"Crown Jewels"
]
} |
570fab2280d9841400ab3626 | Elizabeth_II | The Royal Collection, which includes thousands of historic works of art and the Crown Jewels, is not owned by the Queen personally but is held in trust, as are her official residences, such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, and the Duchy of Lancaster, a property portfolio valued in 2014 at £442 million. Sandring... | What residences of Elizabeth are held in trust and not owned by Elizabeth? | {
"answer_start": [
164
],
"text": [
"official residences"
]
} |
570fab2280d9841400ab3627 | Elizabeth_II | The Royal Collection, which includes thousands of historic works of art and the Crown Jewels, is not owned by the Queen personally but is held in trust, as are her official residences, such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, and the Duchy of Lancaster, a property portfolio valued in 2014 at £442 million. Sandring... | What Scottish estate is privately owned by Elizabeth? | {
"answer_start": [
334
],
"text": [
"Balmoral Castle"
]
} |
570fab2280d9841400ab3628 | Elizabeth_II | The Royal Collection, which includes thousands of historic works of art and the Crown Jewels, is not owned by the Queen personally but is held in trust, as are her official residences, such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, and the Duchy of Lancaster, a property portfolio valued in 2014 at £442 million. Sandring... | How much is the worth of the British Crown Estate? | {
"answer_start": [
428
],
"text": [
"£9.4 billion"
]
} |
570fab2280d9841400ab3629 | Elizabeth_II | The Royal Collection, which includes thousands of historic works of art and the Crown Jewels, is not owned by the Queen personally but is held in trust, as are her official residences, such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, and the Duchy of Lancaster, a property portfolio valued in 2014 at £442 million. Sandring... | How is the British Crown Estate held by Elizabeth? | {
"answer_start": [
459
],
"text": [
"in trust"
]
} |
570fac3a80d9841400ab362f | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's only sibling, Princess Margaret, was born in 1930. The two princesses were educated at home under the supervision of their mother and their governess, Marion Crawford, who was casually known as "Crawfie". Lessons concentrated on history, language, literature and music. Crawford published a biography of Eliz... | Who was Elizabeth only sibling?P | {
"answer_start": [
26
],
"text": [
"Princess Margaret"
]
} |
570fac3a80d9841400ab3630 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's only sibling, Princess Margaret, was born in 1930. The two princesses were educated at home under the supervision of their mother and their governess, Marion Crawford, who was casually known as "Crawfie". Lessons concentrated on history, language, literature and music. Crawford published a biography of Eliz... | When was Princess Margaret born? | {
"answer_start": [
57
],
"text": [
"1930"
]
} |
570fac3a80d9841400ab3632 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's only sibling, Princess Margaret, was born in 1930. The two princesses were educated at home under the supervision of their mother and their governess, Marion Crawford, who was casually known as "Crawfie". Lessons concentrated on history, language, literature and music. Crawford published a biography of Eliz... | Who was Marion Crawford to the princesses? | {
"answer_start": [
152
],
"text": [
"governess"
]
} |
570fac3a80d9841400ab3633 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's only sibling, Princess Margaret, was born in 1930. The two princesses were educated at home under the supervision of their mother and their governess, Marion Crawford, who was casually known as "Crawfie". Lessons concentrated on history, language, literature and music. Crawford published a biography of Eliz... | What was the title of the book written by Crawford about the princesses? | {
"answer_start": [
366
],
"text": [
"The Little Princesses"
]
} |
570fac3a80d9841400ab3631 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth's only sibling, Princess Margaret, was born in 1930. The two princesses were educated at home under the supervision of their mother and their governess, Marion Crawford, who was casually known as "Crawfie". Lessons concentrated on history, language, literature and music. Crawford published a biography of Eliz... | Where were the royal princesses educated? | {
"answer_start": [
96
],
"text": [
"at home"
]
} |
570fae4580d9841400ab3639 | Elizabeth_II | In 1943, at the age of 16, Elizabeth undertook her first solo public appearance on a visit to the Grenadier Guards, of which she had been appointed colonel the previous year. As she approached her 18th birthday, parliament changed the law so that she could act as one of five Counsellors of State in the event of her fat... | At what age was Elizabeth when she went on her first solo public appearance? | {
"answer_start": [
23
],
"text": [
"16"
]
} |
570fae4580d9841400ab363a | Elizabeth_II | In 1943, at the age of 16, Elizabeth undertook her first solo public appearance on a visit to the Grenadier Guards, of which she had been appointed colonel the previous year. As she approached her 18th birthday, parliament changed the law so that she could act as one of five Counsellors of State in the event of her fat... | Where did Elizabeth visit on her first solo public appearance? | {
"answer_start": [
98
],
"text": [
"Grenadier Guards"
]
} |
570fae4580d9841400ab363b | Elizabeth_II | In 1943, at the age of 16, Elizabeth undertook her first solo public appearance on a visit to the Grenadier Guards, of which she had been appointed colonel the previous year. As she approached her 18th birthday, parliament changed the law so that she could act as one of five Counsellors of State in the event of her fat... | In case of her father's absence, in what capacity could Elizabeth act? | {
"answer_start": [
276
],
"text": [
"Counsellors of State"
]
} |
570fae4580d9841400ab363c | Elizabeth_II | In 1943, at the age of 16, Elizabeth undertook her first solo public appearance on a visit to the Grenadier Guards, of which she had been appointed colonel the previous year. As she approached her 18th birthday, parliament changed the law so that she could act as one of five Counsellors of State in the event of her fat... | When did Elizabeth join the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service? | {
"answer_start": [
400
],
"text": [
"February 1945"
]
} |
570fae4580d9841400ab363d | Elizabeth_II | In 1943, at the age of 16, Elizabeth undertook her first solo public appearance on a visit to the Grenadier Guards, of which she had been appointed colonel the previous year. As she approached her 18th birthday, parliament changed the law so that she could act as one of five Counsellors of State in the event of her fat... | In what capacity did Elizabeth serve in the Auxiliary? | {
"answer_start": [
552
],
"text": [
"driver and mechanic"
]
} |
570fb0945ab6b81900390f93 | Elizabeth_II | The engagement was not without controversy: Philip had no financial standing, was foreign-born (though a British subject who had served in the Royal Navy throughout the Second World War), and had sisters who had married German noblemen with Nazi links. Marion Crawford wrote, "Some of the King's advisors did not think h... | Where did Philip serve during WWII? | {
"answer_start": [
143
],
"text": [
"Royal Navy"
]
} |
570fb0945ab6b81900390f97 | Elizabeth_II | The engagement was not without controversy: Philip had no financial standing, was foreign-born (though a British subject who had served in the Royal Navy throughout the Second World War), and had sisters who had married German noblemen with Nazi links. Marion Crawford wrote, "Some of the King's advisors did not think h... | What did Crawford report that some of the King's advisers thought of Philip? | {
"answer_start": [
323
],
"text": [
"good enough"
]
} |
570fb0945ab6b81900390f94 | Elizabeth_II | The engagement was not without controversy: Philip had no financial standing, was foreign-born (though a British subject who had served in the Royal Navy throughout the Second World War), and had sisters who had married German noblemen with Nazi links. Marion Crawford wrote, "Some of the King's advisors did not think h... | To whom did Philip's sisters marry? | {
"answer_start": [
220
],
"text": [
"German noblemen"
]
} |
570fb0945ab6b81900390f95 | Elizabeth_II | The engagement was not without controversy: Philip had no financial standing, was foreign-born (though a British subject who had served in the Royal Navy throughout the Second World War), and had sisters who had married German noblemen with Nazi links. Marion Crawford wrote, "Some of the King's advisors did not think h... | What did Elizabeth's mother call Philip? | {
"answer_start": [
588
],
"text": [
"\"The Hun\""
]
} |
570fb0945ab6b81900390f96 | Elizabeth_II | The engagement was not without controversy: Philip had no financial standing, was foreign-born (though a British subject who had served in the Royal Navy throughout the Second World War), and had sisters who had married German noblemen with Nazi links. Marion Crawford wrote, "Some of the King's advisors did not think h... | What did Elizabeth's mother later say that Philip was? | {
"answer_start": [
669
],
"text": [
"\"an English gentleman\""
]
} |
570fb20480d9841400ab3643 | Elizabeth_II | During 1951, George VI's health declined and Elizabeth frequently stood in for him at public events. When she toured Canada and visited President Harry S. Truman in Washington, D.C., in October 1951, her private secretary, Martin Charteris, carried a draft accession declaration in case the King died while she was on to... | What was the state of George VI's health during 1951? | {
"answer_start": [
25
],
"text": [
"health declined"
]
} |
570fb20480d9841400ab3644 | Elizabeth_II | During 1951, George VI's health declined and Elizabeth frequently stood in for him at public events. When she toured Canada and visited President Harry S. Truman in Washington, D.C., in October 1951, her private secretary, Martin Charteris, carried a draft accession declaration in case the King died while she was on to... | On what date did Elizabeth's father, King George VI, die? | {
"answer_start": [
428
],
"text": [
"6 February 1952"
]
} |
570fb20480d9841400ab3645 | Elizabeth_II | During 1951, George VI's health declined and Elizabeth frequently stood in for him at public events. When she toured Canada and visited President Harry S. Truman in Washington, D.C., in October 1951, her private secretary, Martin Charteris, carried a draft accession declaration in case the King died while she was on to... | In what country was Elizabeth when George VI died? | {
"answer_start": [
418
],
"text": [
"Kenya"
]
} |
570fb4715ab6b81900390f9d | Elizabeth_II | In 1956, the British and French prime ministers, Sir Anthony Eden and Guy Mollet, discussed the possibility of France joining the Commonwealth. The proposal was never accepted and the following year France signed the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community, the precursor to the European Union.... | When did the prime ministers of Britain and France discuss the idea of France joining the Commonwealth? | {
"answer_start": [
3
],
"text": [
"1956"
]
} |
570fb4715ab6b81900390f9e | Elizabeth_II | In 1956, the British and French prime ministers, Sir Anthony Eden and Guy Mollet, discussed the possibility of France joining the Commonwealth. The proposal was never accepted and the following year France signed the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community, the precursor to the European Union.... | What did France sign instead of joining the Commonwealth? | {
"answer_start": [
217
],
"text": [
"Treaty of Rome"
]
} |
570fb4715ab6b81900390fa0 | Elizabeth_II | In 1956, the British and French prime ministers, Sir Anthony Eden and Guy Mollet, discussed the possibility of France joining the Commonwealth. The proposal was never accepted and the following year France signed the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community, the precursor to the European Union.... | To what was the European Economic Community the precurser? | {
"answer_start": [
305
],
"text": [
"European Union"
]
} |
570fb4715ab6b81900390fa1 | Elizabeth_II | In 1956, the British and French prime ministers, Sir Anthony Eden and Guy Mollet, discussed the possibility of France joining the Commonwealth. The proposal was never accepted and the following year France signed the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community, the precursor to the European Union.... | When did Britain and France invade Egypt? | {
"answer_start": [
324
],
"text": [
"November 1956"
]
} |
570fb4715ab6b81900390f9f | Elizabeth_II | In 1956, the British and French prime ministers, Sir Anthony Eden and Guy Mollet, discussed the possibility of France joining the Commonwealth. The proposal was never accepted and the following year France signed the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community, the precursor to the European Union.... | What did the Treaty of Rome establish? | {
"answer_start": [
255
],
"text": [
"European Economic Community"
]
} |
570fb64080d9841400ab364d | Elizabeth_II | The 1960s and 1970s saw an acceleration in the decolonisation of Africa and the Caribbean. Over 20 countries gained independence from Britain as part of a planned transition to self-government. In 1965, however, the Rhodesian Prime Minister, Ian Smith, in opposition to moves toward majority rule, declared unilateral in... | When did the decolonization of Africa and the Caribbean accelerate? | {
"answer_start": [
4
],
"text": [
"1960s and 1970s"
]
} |
570fb64080d9841400ab364e | Elizabeth_II | The 1960s and 1970s saw an acceleration in the decolonisation of Africa and the Caribbean. Over 20 countries gained independence from Britain as part of a planned transition to self-government. In 1965, however, the Rhodesian Prime Minister, Ian Smith, in opposition to moves toward majority rule, declared unilateral in... | How many countries got independence from Britain during decolonization? | {
"answer_start": [
91
],
"text": [
"Over 20 countries"
]
} |
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