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570fb64080d9841400ab364f | 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 Britain join the European Community? | {
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"1973"
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570fb64080d9841400ab3650 | 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... | What did the Rhodesian president declare in 1965? | {
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"text": [
"independence from Britain"
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570fb64080d9841400ab3651 | 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... | In spite of sanctions by the international community, how long did the Ian Smith's regime last? | {
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"text": [
"over a decade"
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570fb86780d9841400ab3657 | Elizabeth_II | During the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony and only six weeks before the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer, six shots were fired at the Queen from close range as she rode down The Mall on her horse, Burmese. Police later discovered that the shots were blanks. The 17-year-old assailant, Marcu... | During what ceremony were shots fired at the Queen? | {
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"Trooping the Colour"
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570fb86780d9841400ab3658 | Elizabeth_II | During the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony and only six weeks before the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer, six shots were fired at the Queen from close range as she rode down The Mall on her horse, Burmese. Police later discovered that the shots were blanks. The 17-year-old assailant, Marcu... | Who was the assailant who shot at Queen Elizabeth? | {
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315
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"text": [
"Marcus Sarjeant"
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} |
570fb86780d9841400ab3659 | Elizabeth_II | During the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony and only six weeks before the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer, six shots were fired at the Queen from close range as she rode down The Mall on her horse, Burmese. Police later discovered that the shots were blanks. The 17-year-old assailant, Marcu... | Which of Elizabeth's sons served in the Falklands War? | {
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"text": [
"Prince Andrew"
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570fb86780d9841400ab365a | Elizabeth_II | During the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony and only six weeks before the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer, six shots were fired at the Queen from close range as she rode down The Mall on her horse, Burmese. Police later discovered that the shots were blanks. The 17-year-old assailant, Marcu... | Who was the intruder Elizabeth awoke to find in her bedroom? | {
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714
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"text": [
"Michael Fagan"
]
} |
570fb86780d9841400ab365b | Elizabeth_II | During the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony and only six weeks before the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer, six shots were fired at the Queen from close range as she rode down The Mall on her horse, Burmese. Police later discovered that the shots were blanks. The 17-year-old assailant, Marcu... | What island's invasion angered Elizabeth? | {
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1101
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"text": [
"Grenada"
]
} |
570fc66e5ab6b81900390fb1 | Elizabeth_II | In the years to follow, public revelations on the state of Charles and Diana's marriage continued. Even though support for republicanism in Britain seemed higher than at any time in living memory, republicanism was still a minority viewpoint, and the Queen herself had high approval ratings. Criticism was focused on the... | What political feeling is still a minority view in Britain? | {
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"republicanism"
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570fc66e5ab6b81900390fb2 | Elizabeth_II | In the years to follow, public revelations on the state of Charles and Diana's marriage continued. Even though support for republicanism in Britain seemed higher than at any time in living memory, republicanism was still a minority viewpoint, and the Queen herself had high approval ratings. Criticism was focused on the... | What state of affairs produced revelations and problems for Elizabeth? | {
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"text": [
"Charles and Diana's marriage"
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} |
570fc66e5ab6b81900390fb3 | Elizabeth_II | In the years to follow, public revelations on the state of Charles and Diana's marriage continued. Even though support for republicanism in Britain seemed higher than at any time in living memory, republicanism was still a minority viewpoint, and the Queen herself had high approval ratings. Criticism was focused on the... | In spite of criticisms what kind of approval ratings did Elizabeth have? | {
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"text": [
"high"
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570fc66e5ab6b81900390fb4 | Elizabeth_II | In the years to follow, public revelations on the state of Charles and Diana's marriage continued. Even though support for republicanism in Britain seemed higher than at any time in living memory, republicanism was still a minority viewpoint, and the Queen herself had high approval ratings. Criticism was focused on the... | What institution was being criticized during the time of Charles and Diana's breakup? | {
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"text": [
"monarchy"
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570fc66e5ab6b81900390fb5 | Elizabeth_II | In the years to follow, public revelations on the state of Charles and Diana's marriage continued. Even though support for republicanism in Britain seemed higher than at any time in living memory, republicanism was still a minority viewpoint, and the Queen herself had high approval ratings. Criticism was focused on the... | When did Elizabeth write to tell Charles and Diana to get a divorce? | {
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"text": [
"December 1995"
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} |
570fc84780d9841400ab3673 | Elizabeth_II | The Queen addressed the United Nations for a second time in 2010, again in her capacity as Queen of all Commonwealth realms and Head of the Commonwealth. The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, introduced her as "an anchor for our age". During her visit to New York, which followed a tour of Canada, she officially opened... | When was the second address to the UN by Elizabeth? | {
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60
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"2010"
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} |
570fc84780d9841400ab3674 | Elizabeth_II | The Queen addressed the United Nations for a second time in 2010, again in her capacity as Queen of all Commonwealth realms and Head of the Commonwealth. The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, introduced her as "an anchor for our age". During her visit to New York, which followed a tour of Canada, she officially opened... | Who was UN Secretary General when Elizabeth addressed the UN? | {
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180
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"text": [
"Ban Ki-moon"
]
} |
570fc84780d9841400ab3675 | Elizabeth_II | The Queen addressed the United Nations for a second time in 2010, again in her capacity as Queen of all Commonwealth realms and Head of the Commonwealth. The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, introduced her as "an anchor for our age". During her visit to New York, which followed a tour of Canada, she officially opened... | As what did Ban Ki-Moon introduce Elizabeth to the UN? | {
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211
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"text": [
"\"an anchor for our age\""
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} |
570fc84780d9841400ab3676 | Elizabeth_II | The Queen addressed the United Nations for a second time in 2010, again in her capacity as Queen of all Commonwealth realms and Head of the Commonwealth. The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, introduced her as "an anchor for our age". During her visit to New York, which followed a tour of Canada, she officially opened... | For whom was the garden Elizabeth opened a memorial? | {
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347
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"text": [
"British victims"
]
} |
570fc84780d9841400ab3677 | Elizabeth_II | The Queen addressed the United Nations for a second time in 2010, again in her capacity as Queen of all Commonwealth realms and Head of the Commonwealth. The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, introduced her as "an anchor for our age". During her visit to New York, which followed a tour of Canada, she officially opened... | When was Elizabeth's farewell visit to Australia? | {
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426
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"text": [
"October 2011"
]
} |
570fca425ab6b81900390feb | Elizabeth_II | From 21 April 1944 until her accession, Elizabeth's arms consisted of a lozenge bearing the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom differenced with a label of three points argent, the centre point bearing a Tudor rose and the first and third a cross of St George. Upon her accession, she inherited the various arms her... | Until she became queen, what flower was on Elizabeth's coat of arms? | {
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"text": [
"Tudor rose"
]
} |
570fca425ab6b81900390fec | Elizabeth_II | From 21 April 1944 until her accession, Elizabeth's arms consisted of a lozenge bearing the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom differenced with a label of three points argent, the centre point bearing a Tudor rose and the first and third a cross of St George. Upon her accession, she inherited the various arms her... | When did Elizabeth acquire her father's arms? | {
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266
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"text": [
"Upon her accession"
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570fca425ab6b81900390fed | Elizabeth_II | From 21 April 1944 until her accession, Elizabeth's arms consisted of a lozenge bearing the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom differenced with a label of three points argent, the centre point bearing a Tudor rose and the first and third a cross of St George. Upon her accession, she inherited the various arms her... | Besides personal flags,what other types of flags does Elizabeth have? | {
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"text": [
"royal standards"
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} |
570fca425ab6b81900390fee | Elizabeth_II | From 21 April 1944 until her accession, Elizabeth's arms consisted of a lozenge bearing the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom differenced with a label of three points argent, the centre point bearing a Tudor rose and the first and third a cross of St George. Upon her accession, she inherited the various arms her... | What type of flags are used in foreign countries? | {
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"personal"
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570fca425ab6b81900390fef | Elizabeth_II | From 21 April 1944 until her accession, Elizabeth's arms consisted of a lozenge bearing the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom differenced with a label of three points argent, the centre point bearing a Tudor rose and the first and third a cross of St George. Upon her accession, she inherited the various arms her... | When did Elizabeth start to bear a coat of royal arms? | {
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5
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"21 April 1944"
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570fcc475ab6b81900391013 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth was born in London to the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and was the elder of their two daughters. She was educated privately at home. Her father acceded to the throne on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She b... | In what city was Elizabeth born? | {
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22
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"London"
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570fcc475ab6b81900391014 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth was born in London to the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and was the elder of their two daughters. She was educated privately at home. Her father acceded to the throne on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She b... | At the time of her birth, what was the rank of Elizabeth's parents? | {
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36
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"text": [
"Duke and Duchess of York"
]
} |
570fcc475ab6b81900391015 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth was born in London to the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and was the elder of their two daughters. She was educated privately at home. Her father acceded to the throne on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She b... | What were Elizabeth's parents' titles after ascending to the throne? | {
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68
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"text": [
"King George VI and Queen Elizabeth"
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} |
570fcc475ab6b81900391016 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth was born in London to the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and was the elder of their two daughters. She was educated privately at home. Her father acceded to the throne on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She b... | How many children did Elizabeth's parents have? | {
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131
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"two daughters"
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570fcc475ab6b81900391017 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth was born in London to the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and was the elder of their two daughters. She was educated privately at home. Her father acceded to the throne on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She b... | What event caused Elizabeth's father to become King? | {
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"text": [
"abdication of his brother"
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570fcfd680d9841400ab369b | Elizabeth_II | During her grandfather's reign, Elizabeth was third in the line of succession to the throne, behind her uncle Edward, Prince of Wales, and her father, the Duke of York. Although her birth generated public interest, she was not expected to become queen, as the Prince of Wales was still young, and many assumed that he wo... | When she was born, where in the order of succession was Elizabeth? | {
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46
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"text": [
"third"
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570fcfd680d9841400ab369c | Elizabeth_II | During her grandfather's reign, Elizabeth was third in the line of succession to the throne, behind her uncle Edward, Prince of Wales, and her father, the Duke of York. Although her birth generated public interest, she was not expected to become queen, as the Prince of Wales was still young, and many assumed that he wo... | Before Elizabeth's father who was next in line for the throne? | {
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110
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"text": [
"Edward, Prince of Wales"
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} |
570fcfd680d9841400ab369d | Elizabeth_II | During her grandfather's reign, Elizabeth was third in the line of succession to the throne, behind her uncle Edward, Prince of Wales, and her father, the Duke of York. Although her birth generated public interest, she was not expected to become queen, as the Prince of Wales was still young, and many assumed that he wo... | When did Elizabeth's grandfather die? | {
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389
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"1936"
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570fcfd680d9841400ab369e | Elizabeth_II | During her grandfather's reign, Elizabeth was third in the line of succession to the throne, behind her uncle Edward, Prince of Wales, and her father, the Duke of York. Although her birth generated public interest, she was not expected to become queen, as the Prince of Wales was still young, and many assumed that he wo... | What event caused Edward to abdicate the throne? | {
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"text": [
"proposed marriage"
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570fcfd680d9841400ab369f | Elizabeth_II | During her grandfather's reign, Elizabeth was third in the line of succession to the throne, behind her uncle Edward, Prince of Wales, and her father, the Duke of York. Although her birth generated public interest, she was not expected to become queen, as the Prince of Wales was still young, and many assumed that he wo... | What did Edward's proposed marriage to Simpson cause? | {
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"text": [
"constitutional crisis"
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570fea6c80d9841400ab3717 | Elizabeth_II | With Elizabeth's accession, it seemed probable that the royal house would bear her husband's name, becoming the House of Mountbatten, in line with the custom of a wife taking her husband's surname on marriage. The British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and Elizabeth's grandmother, Queen Mary, favoured the retention... | What name was it assumed Elizabeth would take upon her marriage to Philip? | {
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121
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"Mountbatten,"
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570fea6c80d9841400ab3718 | Elizabeth_II | With Elizabeth's accession, it seemed probable that the royal house would bear her husband's name, becoming the House of Mountbatten, in line with the custom of a wife taking her husband's surname on marriage. The British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and Elizabeth's grandmother, Queen Mary, favoured the retention... | What Prime Minister objected to the name change? | {
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238
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"Winston Churchill"
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} |
570fea6c80d9841400ab3719 | Elizabeth_II | With Elizabeth's accession, it seemed probable that the royal house would bear her husband's name, becoming the House of Mountbatten, in line with the custom of a wife taking her husband's surname on marriage. The British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and Elizabeth's grandmother, Queen Mary, favoured the retention... | What name did Elizabeth keep as her married name? | {
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"text": [
"House of Windsor"
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} |
570fea6c80d9841400ab371a | Elizabeth_II | With Elizabeth's accession, it seemed probable that the royal house would bear her husband's name, becoming the House of Mountbatten, in line with the custom of a wife taking her husband's surname on marriage. The British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and Elizabeth's grandmother, Queen Mary, favoured the retention... | What name was adopted for Elizabeth's male-line descendants who do not have royal titles? | {
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"Mountbatten-Windsor"
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570fea6c80d9841400ab371b | Elizabeth_II | With Elizabeth's accession, it seemed probable that the royal house would bear her husband's name, becoming the House of Mountbatten, in line with the custom of a wife taking her husband's surname on marriage. The British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and Elizabeth's grandmother, Queen Mary, favoured the retention... | When did Elizabeth decree the use of Mountbatten-Windsor as the surname? | {
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572
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"text": [
"1960"
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570fefd85ab6b819003910e5 | Elizabeth_II | The absence of a formal mechanism within the Conservative Party for choosing a leader meant that, following Eden's resignation, it fell to the Queen to decide whom to commission to form a government. Eden recommended that she consult Lord Salisbury, the Lord President of the Council. Lord Salisbury and Lord Kilmuir, th... | Who did Eden recommend that Elizabeth consult about appointing a new Prime Minister? | {
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234
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"text": [
"Lord Salisbury"
]
} |
570fefd85ab6b819003910e6 | Elizabeth_II | The absence of a formal mechanism within the Conservative Party for choosing a leader meant that, following Eden's resignation, it fell to the Queen to decide whom to commission to form a government. Eden recommended that she consult Lord Salisbury, the Lord President of the Council. Lord Salisbury and Lord Kilmuir, th... | What position did Lord Salisbury have in the government? | {
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254
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"text": [
"Lord President of the Council"
]
} |
570fefd85ab6b819003910e7 | Elizabeth_II | The absence of a formal mechanism within the Conservative Party for choosing a leader meant that, following Eden's resignation, it fell to the Queen to decide whom to commission to form a government. Eden recommended that she consult Lord Salisbury, the Lord President of the Council. Lord Salisbury and Lord Kilmuir, th... | Who did Elizabeth appoint as Prime Minister? | {
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502
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"text": [
"Harold Macmillan"
]
} |
570fefd85ab6b819003910e8 | Elizabeth_II | The absence of a formal mechanism within the Conservative Party for choosing a leader meant that, following Eden's resignation, it fell to the Queen to decide whom to commission to form a government. Eden recommended that she consult Lord Salisbury, the Lord President of the Council. Lord Salisbury and Lord Kilmuir, th... | What position did Lord Kilmuir have ? | {
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322
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"text": [
"Lord Chancellor"
]
} |
570fefd85ab6b819003910e9 | Elizabeth_II | The absence of a formal mechanism within the Conservative Party for choosing a leader meant that, following Eden's resignation, it fell to the Queen to decide whom to commission to form a government. Eden recommended that she consult Lord Salisbury, the Lord President of the Council. Lord Salisbury and Lord Kilmuir, th... | Who in turn did Salisbury and Kilmuir consult? | {
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353
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"text": [
"British Cabinet"
]
} |
57100918b654c5140001f77b | Elizabeth_II | In February 1974, the British Prime Minister, Edward Heath, advised the Queen to call a general election in the middle of her tour of the Austronesian Pacific Rim, requiring her to fly back to Britain. The election resulted in a hung parliament; Heath's Conservatives were not the largest party, but could stay in office... | When did Edward Heath ask Elizabeth to call a general election? | {
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3
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"February 1974"
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57100918b654c5140001f77c | Elizabeth_II | In February 1974, the British Prime Minister, Edward Heath, advised the Queen to call a general election in the middle of her tour of the Austronesian Pacific Rim, requiring her to fly back to Britain. The election resulted in a hung parliament; Heath's Conservatives were not the largest party, but could stay in office... | Where was Elizabeth when Heath advised that sh call for an election? | {
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138
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"text": [
"Austronesian Pacific Rim"
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} |
57100918b654c5140001f77d | Elizabeth_II | In February 1974, the British Prime Minister, Edward Heath, advised the Queen to call a general election in the middle of her tour of the Austronesian Pacific Rim, requiring her to fly back to Britain. The election resulted in a hung parliament; Heath's Conservatives were not the largest party, but could stay in office... | What did Elizabeth do after Heath adviser her? | {
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181
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"text": [
"fly back to Britain"
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} |
57100918b654c5140001f77e | Elizabeth_II | In February 1974, the British Prime Minister, Edward Heath, advised the Queen to call a general election in the middle of her tour of the Austronesian Pacific Rim, requiring her to fly back to Britain. The election resulted in a hung parliament; Heath's Conservatives were not the largest party, but could stay in office... | What did Heath do after his party could not form a coalition with the Labor party? | {
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378
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"text": [
"resigned"
]
} |
57100918b654c5140001f77f | Elizabeth_II | In February 1974, the British Prime Minister, Edward Heath, advised the Queen to call a general election in the middle of her tour of the Austronesian Pacific Rim, requiring her to fly back to Britain. The election resulted in a hung parliament; Heath's Conservatives were not the largest party, but could stay in office... | Who did Elizabeth ask to form a government? | {
"answer_start": [
505
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"text": [
"Harold Wilson"
]
} |
57100ba4a58dae1900cd67fc | Elizabeth_II | Intense media interest in the opinions and private lives of the royal family during the 1980s led to a series of sensational stories in the press, not all of which were entirely true. As Kelvin MacKenzie, editor of The Sun, told his staff: "Give me a Sunday for Monday splash on the Royals. Don't worry if it's not true—... | What did high public interest in the private lives of the royal family cause in the press? | {
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113
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"text": [
"sensational stories"
]
} |
57100ba4a58dae1900cd67fd | Elizabeth_II | Intense media interest in the opinions and private lives of the royal family during the 1980s led to a series of sensational stories in the press, not all of which were entirely true. As Kelvin MacKenzie, editor of The Sun, told his staff: "Give me a Sunday for Monday splash on the Royals. Don't worry if it's not true—... | Who was editor of The Sun in the 1980s? | {
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187
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"text": [
"Kelvin MacKenzie"
]
} |
57100ba4a58dae1900cd67fe | Elizabeth_II | Intense media interest in the opinions and private lives of the royal family during the 1980s led to a series of sensational stories in the press, not all of which were entirely true. As Kelvin MacKenzie, editor of The Sun, told his staff: "Give me a Sunday for Monday splash on the Royals. Don't worry if it's not true—... | What did the editor of The Observer call the sensational stories about the royals? | {
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466
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"text": [
"royal soap opera"
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} |
57100ba4a58dae1900cd67ff | Elizabeth_II | Intense media interest in the opinions and private lives of the royal family during the 1980s led to a series of sensational stories in the press, not all of which were entirely true. As Kelvin MacKenzie, editor of The Sun, told his staff: "Give me a Sunday for Monday splash on the Royals. Don't worry if it's not true—... | Who, it was rumored, did Margaret Thatcher say the Queen would vote for? | {
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"text": [
"Thatcher's political opponents"
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57100ba4a58dae1900cd6800 | Elizabeth_II | Intense media interest in the opinions and private lives of the royal family during the 1980s led to a series of sensational stories in the press, not all of which were entirely true. As Kelvin MacKenzie, editor of The Sun, told his staff: "Give me a Sunday for Monday splash on the Royals. Don't worry if it's not true—... | Who said the Elizabeth was a behind the scenes force in ending apartheid? | {
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1794
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"Brian Mulroney"
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57100daba58dae1900cd6822 | Elizabeth_II | In 1997, a year after the divorce, Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. The Queen was on holiday with her extended family at Balmoral. Diana's two sons by Charles—Princes William and Harry—wanted to attend church and so the Queen and Prince Philip took them that morning. After that single public appearance, for fi... | What incident killed Diana in Paris? | {
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57
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"text": [
"car crash"
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} |
57100daba58dae1900cd6823 | Elizabeth_II | In 1997, a year after the divorce, Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. The Queen was on holiday with her extended family at Balmoral. Diana's two sons by Charles—Princes William and Harry—wanted to attend church and so the Queen and Prince Philip took them that morning. After that single public appearance, for fi... | When did Diana die? | {
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3
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"text": [
"1997"
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} |
57100daba58dae1900cd6824 | Elizabeth_II | In 1997, a year after the divorce, Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. The Queen was on holiday with her extended family at Balmoral. Diana's two sons by Charles—Princes William and Harry—wanted to attend church and so the Queen and Prince Philip took them that morning. After that single public appearance, for fi... | How long did Elizabeth and the royal family remain in seclusion at Balmoral? | {
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318
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"text": [
"five days"
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} |
57100daba58dae1900cd6825 | Elizabeth_II | In 1997, a year after the divorce, Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. The Queen was on holiday with her extended family at Balmoral. Diana's two sons by Charles—Princes William and Harry—wanted to attend church and so the Queen and Prince Philip took them that morning. After that single public appearance, for fi... | What failure did the public find dismaying? | {
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524
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"text": [
"fly a flag at half-mast"
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} |
57100daba58dae1900cd6826 | Elizabeth_II | In 1997, a year after the divorce, Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. The Queen was on holiday with her extended family at Balmoral. Diana's two sons by Charles—Princes William and Harry—wanted to attend church and so the Queen and Prince Philip took them that morning. After that single public appearance, for fi... | What did Elizabeth do to diffuse hostile public sentiment? | {
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674
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"text": [
"live television broadcast"
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} |
57101abda58dae1900cd688e | Elizabeth_II | Her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 marked 60 years on the throne, and celebrations were held throughout her realms, the wider Commonwealth, and beyond. In a message released on Accession Day, she stated: "In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherne... | How many years has Elizabeth been Queen? | {
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35
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"60 years"
]
} |
57101abda58dae1900cd688f | Elizabeth_II | Her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 marked 60 years on the throne, and celebrations were held throughout her realms, the wider Commonwealth, and beyond. In a message released on Accession Day, she stated: "In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherne... | What celebration marks 60 years for Elizabeth as Queen? | {
"answer_start": [
4
],
"text": [
"Diamond Jubilee"
]
} |
57101abda58dae1900cd6890 | Elizabeth_II | Her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 marked 60 years on the throne, and celebrations were held throughout her realms, the wider Commonwealth, and beyond. In a message released on Accession Day, she stated: "In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherne... | What year marks Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee? | {
"answer_start": [
23
],
"text": [
"2012"
]
} |
57101abda58dae1900cd6891 | Elizabeth_II | Her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 marked 60 years on the throne, and celebrations were held throughout her realms, the wider Commonwealth, and beyond. In a message released on Accession Day, she stated: "In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherne... | Where did Elizabeth tour as a celebration of her jubilee? | {
"answer_start": [
642
],
"text": [
"United Kingdom"
]
} |
57101abda58dae1900cd6892 | Elizabeth_II | Her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 marked 60 years on the throne, and celebrations were held throughout her realms, the wider Commonwealth, and beyond. In a message released on Accession Day, she stated: "In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherne... | When was the last time that a sovereign attended a peacetime cabinet meeting? | {
"answer_start": [
930
],
"text": [
"1781"
]
} |
57101cc5a58dae1900cd689e | Elizabeth_II | Since Elizabeth rarely gives interviews, little is known of her personal feelings. As a constitutional monarch, she has not expressed her own political opinions in a public forum. She does have a deep sense of religious and civic duty, and takes her coronation oath seriously. Aside from her official religious role as S... | What governmental style of monarch is Elizabeth? | {
"answer_start": [
88
],
"text": [
"constitutional monarch"
]
} |
57101cc5a58dae1900cd689f | Elizabeth_II | Since Elizabeth rarely gives interviews, little is known of her personal feelings. As a constitutional monarch, she has not expressed her own political opinions in a public forum. She does have a deep sense of religious and civic duty, and takes her coronation oath seriously. Aside from her official religious role as S... | How often does Elizabeth give interviews? | {
"answer_start": [
16
],
"text": [
"rarely"
]
} |
57101cc5a58dae1900cd68a0 | Elizabeth_II | Since Elizabeth rarely gives interviews, little is known of her personal feelings. As a constitutional monarch, she has not expressed her own political opinions in a public forum. She does have a deep sense of religious and civic duty, and takes her coronation oath seriously. Aside from her official religious role as S... | What type of political religious beliefs does Elizabeth seemed to support? | {
"answer_start": [
486
],
"text": [
"inter-faith relations"
]
} |
57101cc5a58dae1900cd68a1 | Elizabeth_II | Since Elizabeth rarely gives interviews, little is known of her personal feelings. As a constitutional monarch, she has not expressed her own political opinions in a public forum. She does have a deep sense of religious and civic duty, and takes her coronation oath seriously. Aside from her official religious role as S... | What is Elizabeth's ranking in the Church of England? | {
"answer_start": [
319
],
"text": [
"Supreme Governor"
]
} |
57101cc5a58dae1900cd68a2 | Elizabeth_II | Since Elizabeth rarely gives interviews, little is known of her personal feelings. As a constitutional monarch, she has not expressed her own political opinions in a public forum. She does have a deep sense of religious and civic duty, and takes her coronation oath seriously. Aside from her official religious role as S... | Apart from her membership in the Church of England, to what other church does she belong? | {
"answer_start": [
433
],
"text": [
"Church of Scotland"
]
} |
57101de3a58dae1900cd68a8 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth was born at 02:40 (GMT) on 21 April 1926, during the reign of her paternal grandfather, King George V. Her father, Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), was the second son of the King. Her mother, Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth), was the youngest daughter of Scottish aristocra... | During whose reign was Elizabeth born? | {
"answer_start": [
98
],
"text": [
"King George V"
]
} |
57101de3a58dae1900cd68a9 | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth was born at 02:40 (GMT) on 21 April 1926, during the reign of her paternal grandfather, King George V. Her father, Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), was the second son of the King. Her mother, Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth), was the youngest daughter of Scottish aristocra... | What was Elizabeth's fathers title at the time of her birth? | {
"answer_start": [
125
],
"text": [
"Prince Albert, Duke of York"
]
} |
57101de3a58dae1900cd68aa | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth was born at 02:40 (GMT) on 21 April 1926, during the reign of her paternal grandfather, King George V. Her father, Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), was the second son of the King. Her mother, Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth), was the youngest daughter of Scottish aristocra... | What title and name did Elizabeth's father take upon becoming king? | {
"answer_start": [
160
],
"text": [
"King George VI"
]
} |
57101de3a58dae1900cd68ab | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth was born at 02:40 (GMT) on 21 April 1926, during the reign of her paternal grandfather, King George V. Her father, Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), was the second son of the King. Her mother, Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth), was the youngest daughter of Scottish aristocra... | Which Bishop of York baptized Elizabeth? | {
"answer_start": [
543
],
"text": [
"Cosmo Gordon Lang"
]
} |
57101de3a58dae1900cd68ac | Elizabeth_II | Elizabeth was born at 02:40 (GMT) on 21 April 1926, during the reign of her paternal grandfather, King George V. Her father, Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), was the second son of the King. Her mother, Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth), was the youngest daughter of Scottish aristocra... | What was Elizabeth's nickname when she was young? | {
"answer_start": [
774
],
"text": [
"Lilibet"
]
} |
57101f4aa58dae1900cd68bc | Elizabeth_II | In September 1939, Britain entered the Second World War, which lasted until 1945. During the war, many of London's children were evacuated to avoid the frequent aerial bombing. The suggestion by senior politician Lord Hailsham that the two princesses should be evacuated to Canada was rejected by Elizabeth's mother, who... | When did Britain enter WWII? | {
"answer_start": [
3
],
"text": [
"September 1939"
]
} |
57101f4aa58dae1900cd68bd | Elizabeth_II | In September 1939, Britain entered the Second World War, which lasted until 1945. During the war, many of London's children were evacuated to avoid the frequent aerial bombing. The suggestion by senior politician Lord Hailsham that the two princesses should be evacuated to Canada was rejected by Elizabeth's mother, who... | Who recommended that the two princesses be evacuated to Canada? | {
"answer_start": [
213
],
"text": [
"Lord Hailsham"
]
} |
57101f4aa58dae1900cd68be | Elizabeth_II | In September 1939, Britain entered the Second World War, which lasted until 1945. During the war, many of London's children were evacuated to avoid the frequent aerial bombing. The suggestion by senior politician Lord Hailsham that the two princesses should be evacuated to Canada was rejected by Elizabeth's mother, who... | Who rejected the idea of sending the princesses away? | {
"answer_start": [
297
],
"text": [
"Elizabeth's mother"
]
} |
57101f4aa58dae1900cd68bf | Elizabeth_II | In September 1939, Britain entered the Second World War, which lasted until 1945. During the war, many of London's children were evacuated to avoid the frequent aerial bombing. The suggestion by senior politician Lord Hailsham that the two princesses should be evacuated to Canada was rejected by Elizabeth's mother, who... | Where did the two princesses live for most of the war? | {
"answer_start": [
649
],
"text": [
"Windsor Castle"
]
} |
57101f4aa58dae1900cd68c0 | Elizabeth_II | In September 1939, Britain entered the Second World War, which lasted until 1945. During the war, many of London's children were evacuated to avoid the frequent aerial bombing. The suggestion by senior politician Lord Hailsham that the two princesses should be evacuated to Canada was rejected by Elizabeth's mother, who... | When did Elizabeth make her first radio broadcast? | {
"answer_start": [
859
],
"text": [
"1940"
]
} |
571020a9b654c5140001f813 | Elizabeth_II | Following their wedding, the couple leased Windlesham Moor, near Windsor Castle, until 4 July 1949, when they took up residence at Clarence House in London. At various times between 1949 and 1951, the Duke of Edinburgh was stationed in the British Crown Colony of Malta as a serving Royal Navy officer. He and Elizabeth ... | Where did the newly married Elizabeth and Philip stay until 1949? | {
"answer_start": [
43
],
"text": [
"Windlesham Moor"
]
} |
571020a9b654c5140001f814 | Elizabeth_II | Following their wedding, the couple leased Windlesham Moor, near Windsor Castle, until 4 July 1949, when they took up residence at Clarence House in London. At various times between 1949 and 1951, the Duke of Edinburgh was stationed in the British Crown Colony of Malta as a serving Royal Navy officer. He and Elizabeth ... | After 1949 where did Elizabeth live in London? | {
"answer_start": [
131
],
"text": [
"Clarence House"
]
} |
571020a9b654c5140001f815 | Elizabeth_II | Following their wedding, the couple leased Windlesham Moor, near Windsor Castle, until 4 July 1949, when they took up residence at Clarence House in London. At various times between 1949 and 1951, the Duke of Edinburgh was stationed in the British Crown Colony of Malta as a serving Royal Navy officer. He and Elizabeth ... | In which armed force was the Duke of Edinburgh? | {
"answer_start": [
283
],
"text": [
"Royal Navy"
]
} |
571020a9b654c5140001f816 | Elizabeth_II | Following their wedding, the couple leased Windlesham Moor, near Windsor Castle, until 4 July 1949, when they took up residence at Clarence House in London. At various times between 1949 and 1951, the Duke of Edinburgh was stationed in the British Crown Colony of Malta as a serving Royal Navy officer. He and Elizabeth ... | Where was Philip stationed during WWII? | {
"answer_start": [
240
],
"text": [
"British Crown Colony of Malta"
]
} |
571020a9b654c5140001f817 | Elizabeth_II | Following their wedding, the couple leased Windlesham Moor, near Windsor Castle, until 4 July 1949, when they took up residence at Clarence House in London. At various times between 1949 and 1951, the Duke of Edinburgh was stationed in the British Crown Colony of Malta as a serving Royal Navy officer. He and Elizabeth ... | In whose home did Elizabeth and Philip stay in Malta? | {
"answer_start": [
460
],
"text": [
"Lord Mountbatten"
]
} |
571021a1b654c5140001f831 | Elizabeth_II | From Elizabeth's birth onwards, the British Empire continued its transformation into the Commonwealth of Nations. By the time of her accession in 1952, her role as head of multiple independent states was already established. In 1953, the Queen and her husband embarked on a seven-month round-the-world tour, visiting 13 ... | What entity did the British Empire slowly become during Elizabeth's reign? | {
"answer_start": [
89
],
"text": [
"Commonwealth of Nations"
]
} |
571021a1b654c5140001f832 | Elizabeth_II | From Elizabeth's birth onwards, the British Empire continued its transformation into the Commonwealth of Nations. By the time of her accession in 1952, her role as head of multiple independent states was already established. In 1953, the Queen and her husband embarked on a seven-month round-the-world tour, visiting 13 ... | In what year did Elizabeth become Queen? | {
"answer_start": [
146
],
"text": [
"1952"
]
} |
571021a1b654c5140001f833 | Elizabeth_II | From Elizabeth's birth onwards, the British Empire continued its transformation into the Commonwealth of Nations. By the time of her accession in 1952, her role as head of multiple independent states was already established. In 1953, the Queen and her husband embarked on a seven-month round-the-world tour, visiting 13 ... | What tour did Elizabeth take in 1953? | {
"answer_start": [
286
],
"text": [
"round-the-world tour"
]
} |
571021a1b654c5140001f834 | Elizabeth_II | From Elizabeth's birth onwards, the British Empire continued its transformation into the Commonwealth of Nations. By the time of her accession in 1952, her role as head of multiple independent states was already established. In 1953, the Queen and her husband embarked on a seven-month round-the-world tour, visiting 13 ... | How many nations did Elizabeth visit on tour in 1953? | {
"answer_start": [
317
],
"text": [
"13 countries"
]
} |
571021a1b654c5140001f835 | Elizabeth_II | From Elizabeth's birth onwards, the British Empire continued its transformation into the Commonwealth of Nations. By the time of her accession in 1952, her role as head of multiple independent states was already established. In 1953, the Queen and her husband embarked on a seven-month round-the-world tour, visiting 13 ... | How many miles did Elizabeth cover on her world tour? | {
"answer_start": [
353
],
"text": [
"40,000 miles"
]
} |
57102309a58dae1900cd68ec | Elizabeth_II | According to Paul Martin, Sr., by the end of the 1970s the Queen was worried that the Crown "had little meaning for" Pierre Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister. Tony Benn said that the Queen found Trudeau "rather disappointing". Trudeau's supposed republicanism seemed to be confirmed by his antics, such as sliding dow... | About whom was Elizabeth worried in the 1970s? | {
"answer_start": [
117
],
"text": [
"Pierre Trudeau"
]
} |
57102309a58dae1900cd68ed | Elizabeth_II | According to Paul Martin, Sr., by the end of the 1970s the Queen was worried that the Crown "had little meaning for" Pierre Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister. Tony Benn said that the Queen found Trudeau "rather disappointing". Trudeau's supposed republicanism seemed to be confirmed by his antics, such as sliding dow... | What was the subject under consideration in discussions in 1980? | {
"answer_start": [
557
],
"text": [
"Canadian constitution"
]
} |
57102309a58dae1900cd68ee | Elizabeth_II | According to Paul Martin, Sr., by the end of the 1970s the Queen was worried that the Crown "had little meaning for" Pierre Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister. Tony Benn said that the Queen found Trudeau "rather disappointing". Trudeau's supposed republicanism seemed to be confirmed by his antics, such as sliding dow... | What did patriation of the Canadian Constitution remove from the constitution? | {
"answer_start": [
821
],
"text": [
"British parliament"
]
} |
57102309a58dae1900cd68ef | Elizabeth_II | According to Paul Martin, Sr., by the end of the 1970s the Queen was worried that the Crown "had little meaning for" Pierre Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister. Tony Benn said that the Queen found Trudeau "rather disappointing". Trudeau's supposed republicanism seemed to be confirmed by his antics, such as sliding dow... | What was retained in the constitution? | {
"answer_start": [
880
],
"text": [
"monarchy"
]
} |
57102309a58dae1900cd68f0 | Elizabeth_II | According to Paul Martin, Sr., by the end of the 1970s the Queen was worried that the Crown "had little meaning for" Pierre Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister. Tony Benn said that the Queen found Trudeau "rather disappointing". Trudeau's supposed republicanism seemed to be confirmed by his antics, such as sliding dow... | What did Trudeau say Elizabeth favored? | {
"answer_start": [
970
],
"text": [
"reform"
]
} |
5710240aa58dae1900cd690a | Elizabeth_II | In a speech on 24 November 1992, to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession, Elizabeth called 1992 her annus horribilis, meaning horrible year. In March, her second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his wife, Sarah, separated; in April, her daughter, Princess Anne, divorced Captain Mark Phillips; during a state ... | What did Elizabeth's speech on 24 November, 1992 mark? | {
"answer_start": [
65
],
"text": [
"her accession"
]
} |
5710240aa58dae1900cd690b | Elizabeth_II | In a speech on 24 November 1992, to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession, Elizabeth called 1992 her annus horribilis, meaning horrible year. In March, her second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his wife, Sarah, separated; in April, her daughter, Princess Anne, divorced Captain Mark Phillips; during a state ... | What did Elizabeth call her past year? | {
"answer_start": [
106
],
"text": [
"annus horribilis"
]
} |
5710240aa58dae1900cd690c | Elizabeth_II | In a speech on 24 November 1992, to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession, Elizabeth called 1992 her annus horribilis, meaning horrible year. In March, her second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his wife, Sarah, separated; in April, her daughter, Princess Anne, divorced Captain Mark Phillips; during a state ... | When did Price Andrew separate from his wife? | {
"answer_start": [
150
],
"text": [
"March"
]
} |
5710240aa58dae1900cd690d | Elizabeth_II | In a speech on 24 November 1992, to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession, Elizabeth called 1992 her annus horribilis, meaning horrible year. In March, her second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his wife, Sarah, separated; in April, her daughter, Princess Anne, divorced Captain Mark Phillips; during a state ... | Who did Princess Anne divorce in April? | {
"answer_start": [
282
],
"text": [
"Captain Mark Phillips"
]
} |
5710240aa58dae1900cd690e | Elizabeth_II | In a speech on 24 November 1992, to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession, Elizabeth called 1992 her annus horribilis, meaning horrible year. In March, her second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his wife, Sarah, separated; in April, her daughter, Princess Anne, divorced Captain Mark Phillips; during a state ... | What great house caught fire in November? | {
"answer_start": [
443
],
"text": [
"Windsor Castle"
]
} |
57102549b654c5140001f86b | Elizabeth_II | In May 2007, The Daily Telegraph, citing unnamed sources, reported that the Queen was "exasperated and frustrated" by the policies of the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, that she was concerned the British Armed Forces were overstretched in Iraq and Afghanistan, and that she had raised concerns over rural and countr... | Who, in 2007, frustrated Elizabeth? | {
"answer_start": [
146
],
"text": [
"Prime Minister, Tony Blair"
]
} |
57102549b654c5140001f86c | Elizabeth_II | In May 2007, The Daily Telegraph, citing unnamed sources, reported that the Queen was "exasperated and frustrated" by the policies of the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, that she was concerned the British Armed Forces were overstretched in Iraq and Afghanistan, and that she had raised concerns over rural and countr... | What issue of Blair's did Elizabeth admire? | {
"answer_start": [
405
],
"text": [
"peace in Northern Ireland"
]
} |
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