Talking Points Quiz - Famous Resignations Quiz (Answers)
In January 2020 the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan Windsor, announced their intention to “step back” from their positions as senior royals. This was not the first time a member of the royal family had resigned their post. In 1936 the uncle of Elizabeth II abdicated his throne in order to marry an American divorcee.
But it’s not just royals who have resigned, as we shall see in this quiz all about famous resignations. We'll find out about prime ministers and other politicians, as well as pop stars, disk jockeys and newsreaders too. How many of them will you remember?
Some of these might only be known to people of a certain age, and some are quite obscure. Let’s see whether or not you can score a perfect ten out of ten total, or whether you have already “resigned” yourself to a lesser score! Good luck!
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Edward wanted to marry the divorced American, Wallis Simpson. The Government opposed this union, so Edward chose love over the throne and abdicated
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George VI offered Churchill two titles: Duke of Dover and Knight of the Garter, but he refused them both. He also turned down the offer to become the first ever Duke of London
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Profumo was involved with a woman who was also seeing a Russian spy. After this was discovered, resignation was his only option.
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The Watergate Scandal involved secret and illegal acts carried out by members of Nixon’s administration. These included bugging the offices of, and harassing, his political opponents
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Weller wanted to try a soul-based sound, but the rest of the band were not happy about this. Apparently, bassist Bruce Foxton, did not speak with Weller for 25 years!
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Currie warned that, "most of the egg production in this country, sadly, is now affected with salmonella". Farmers did not like her statement and the anger directed at her was enough to force her resignation
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Gorbachev is remembered for his work to end the Cold War, to improve human rights in the Soviet Union, and in bringing about the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe
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Changes were taking place at the BBC and older DJs were being replaced by younger ones. Travis did not like this one bit. He resigned before he was removed
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Whilst reading the East Midlands news, Towers said, "When I first joined the corporation, it was led by giants. Now it is being led by pygmies in grey suits wearing blindfolds."
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Apparently, Liam threw a plum at his brother. Noel quit and gave this statement: “People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer”
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