Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.

- Henry IV. Part II, 1597

One thing The Crown makes very clear is that being the monarch or a member of the royal family carries at least as much burden as it does privilege. With the eyes of the public, the government, and the relentless British tabloids watching their every move, being a royal is nerve-wracking and downright exhausting.

But oh, the privilege. The city palaces, the country castles, the servants at your beck and call, the wardrobes, the private jets, and all those fabulous Rolls-Royces... Nice work if you can get it, right?

Let's Be Honest, It's Hard to Look Away

In some ways, royal-watching is like witnessing a car accident in slow motion. Our rubbernecking instincts keep us glued as the events unfold. The royals provide endless spectacles — from torrid affairs and petty squabbles to Nazi connections and torturous choices between Duty and Love — all while the British Empire slowly crumbles around them.

Crown-Watcher? Royal-Watcher? This Quiz is for You!

The great part is that you can ace this quiz by being an expert on The Crown OR an expert on the actual royal family. The show follows closely to real-life events and people (with the occasional poetic license taken here and there for dramatic purposes), so if you've been following along through the seasons on TV OR over the decades in real time, you're in good shape!

Next, Try Our Other Royal Quizzes!

If you enjoyed this quiz, be sure to check out all of our royal offerings. Here's one to get you started:
Famous World Leaders Quiz, Volume I: Name the Former Royals

Enjoy!

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