Queen Victoria's Final Wishes Quiz

Who was the only person Queen Victoria trusted with her final wishes?

• Her chief lady in waiting

• Her physician, Sir James Reed

• Her eldest son

• Her secretary

What unusual item did Queen Victoria want to be buried with?

• A plaster cast of Prince Albert's hand

• A piece of royal jewelry

• A lock of her mother's hair

• Her favorite book

What color did Queen Victoria associate with mourning?

• Purple

• White

• Black

• Red

What was unique about Queen Victoria's funeral attire request?

• She requested to be buried barefoot

• She wanted to be buried in white

• She requested to be buried in her coronation gown

• She wanted to wear a crown

What did Queen Victoria's choice of bridal veil symbolize?

• Her hope to reunite with Prince Albert

• Her wealth and status

• Her dedication to the monarchy

• Her love for her children

Who was John Brown in relation to Queen Victoria?

• Her eldest son

• Her Scottish servant

• Her personal physician

• Her chief advisor

What secret item related to John Brown was placed in Queen Victoria's coffin?

• A letter from John Brown

• A lock of his hair

• His favorite book

• A piece of his clothing

Who was responsible for placing the final secret items in Queen Victoria's coffin?

• Her eldest son

• Her chief lady in waiting

• Her physician, Sir James Reed

• Her secretary

What was the reaction of the royal family to the preserved instructions of Queen Victoria?

• They were indifferent

• They were pleased

• They were unaware

• They were unhappy

What did Princess Margaret reportedly demand from the Reed family?

• A public apology

• The return of Queen Victoria's instructions

• A meeting with the Queen

• A family heirloom