the ceremony where someone is crowned king or queen

The first televised coronation

History

A princess in wartime Britain

The princess who spoke to the nation

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

How old was Elizabeth when she became queen?

Which of these is a symbol of rule worn on the head?

Elizabeth's coronation was the very first to be ...

Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen Elizabeth.

Match the words to the correct definition.

Which ceremony is performed to crown a king or queen?

from one part of the countryside to another part of the countryside

During World War II, evacuated people moved ...

Who was evacuated to Windsor Castle during World War II?

to encourage our soldiers to fight harder

to ask people to share their food and money

Why did Elizabeth give a radio broadcast during World War II?

The first televised coronation

Lesson outcome

Content guidance