Is Britain's Real Monarch Living in Australia?

The video explores the theory presented in the documentary 'Britain's Real Monarch,' hosted by Tony Robinson, which questions the legitimacy of the current British monarchy. It delves into the historical context of the Wars of the Roses, the rise of the Tudors, and the claim that Edward IV was illegitimate. The documentary suggests that if Edward IV was indeed illegitimate, the rightful monarch would be Simon Abney Hastings, a descendant of George, Duke of Clarence. The video concludes with a discussion on the importance of public support for a monarchy and the complexities of historical legitimacy.

What is the main argument presented in the documentary 'Britain's Real Monarch'?

• The rightful monarch is a man living in Australia.

• The current queen is the rightful monarch.

• The monarchy should be abolished.

• The current queen is the most popular monarch.

What system do most European monarchies follow for succession?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Primogeniture

• Democracy

• Elective Monarchy

Who were the two opposing sides in the Wars of the Roses?

• Tudors and Stuarts

• Yorkists and Lancastrians

• Saxons and Normans

• Hanovers and Windsors

What was the significance of Henry VII's marriage to Elizabeth of York?

• It was a political alliance with France.

• It started a new war.

• It ended the Wars of the Roses.

• It was a purely romantic union.

What theory does Tony Robinson propose about Edward IV?

• He was a great king.

• He was illegitimate.

• He was a descendant of Charlemagne.

• He was the first Tudor king.

According to the documentary, who would be Britain's real monarch if Edward IV was illegitimate?

• William the Conqueror

• Simon Abney Hastings

• Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth II

What is the narrator's opinion on the legitimacy of Edward IV?

• He is unsure about Edward IV's legitimacy.

• He believes Edward IV was legitimate.

• He believes Edward IV was illegitimate.

• He thinks it doesn't matter.

What does the narrator suggest is more important than genealogy for a monarch?

• Wealth

• Popularity

• Military strength

• Support of the people

What does the narrator say about the role of parliament in the monarchy?

• Parliament gives legitimacy to the monarch.

• Parliament can overthrow the monarch.

• Parliament chooses the monarch.

• Parliament has no role.

What historical figures does the narrator mention as ancestors of the current queen?

• George III, Edward VII, George VI

• Richard III, Henry VII, Mary I

• William the Conqueror, Alfred the Great, Charlemagne

• Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Victoria