Elizabeth II's accession and coronation
I can explain how Elizabeth came to be Queen of England.
Elizabeth II's accession and coronation
I can explain how Elizabeth came to be Queen of England.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In 1951, George VI's health began to fail, and Elizabeth and her family returned to England.
- Elizabeth, helped by Philip, began to support her father and experience what it would be like to rule.
- In 1952, Elizabeth was visiting Kenya, part of the British Empire, when she learnt George VI had died and she was queen.
- The night before coronation Elizabeth made a radio broadcast pledging her devotion to her people.
- Elizabeth requested that her coronation was the first ever to be broadcast on both radio and television.
Common misconception
Elizabeth was queen whilst King George VI was alive because she took on some responsibilities.
King George VI was still alive and therefore still king. It is only after his death that she became queen.
Keywords
Rule - rule is when someone controls and tells others what to do
Coronation - a coronation is when the king or queen is given a crown at a grand ceremony
Broadcast - a broadcast is a speech given on the radio or television
Accession - the time when someone moves from being an heir to becoming a king or queen is called an accession
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
when someone controls and tells others what to do
when the king or queen is given a crown at a grand ceremony
a speech on the radio or television
when someone moves from being an heir to a king or queen