A princess in wartime Britain

History

The princess who spoke to the nation

The first televised coronation

The queen’s clothes tell a story

A queen of four nations, head of the Commonwealth

Saying goodbye and remembering a reign

In ‘Changes within living memory: what changed during Elizabeth II's lifetime?’ pupils begin their study of history as a distinct subject by studying the life of a specific person and their role in society. In ‘Photographs from history: what can they tell us about Britain's recent past?’ pupils build on another aspect from EYFS: understanding the past through photographic sources.

 From EYFS, pupils should be able to talk about the lives of the people around them and their roles in society, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class. In ‘Changes within living memory: what changed during Elizabeth II's lifetime?’, pupils begin their study of history as a distinct subject by studying the life of a specific person and their role in society.

This unit helps students understand a time span covering four generations before their birth. It teaches about Queen Elizabeth II's reign, offering a simple overview of c.80 years of British history. Students also learn how a major public figure holds authority and performs national duties.

Changes within living memory: what changed during Elizabeth II's lifetime?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

As a child, Elizabeth lived in the capital city of the United Kingdom, which is called ...

What activities did Elizabeth like to do when she was a child?

Elizabeth lived in London with her mother, father, and younger sister.

Elizabeth moved to the countryside at the start of World War II.

Elizabeth grew vegetables in her garden during World War II.

Put the events of Elizabeth's life up to and including World War II in the correct order. Start with the earliest event.

Match the words to the correct definition.

Yes - she joined the Royal Air Force as a pilot.

No - she was sent to a safer country during the war.

No - she did join the Army but worked as a ambulance driver.

Did Princess Elizabeth fight during World War II?

Your great-grandparents were children ...

Imagine a family. This family contains a baby, a mother, a father and a grandmother. Who is the youngest person?

The woman is wearing an old-fashioned dress.

Look carefully at this photograph. It was taken before you were born. How can you tell it was taken before you were born?

A princess in wartime Britain

Lesson outcome

Content guidance