the royal family is a group of relatives who rule a country

a duke is an important man who owns a lot of land

a duchess is an important woman who owns a lot of land

the male head of the royal family is called a king

the female head of the royal family is called a queen

The baby Elizabeth

History

In ‘Elizabeth II: what was her life like?’ 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, doing so through looking at historic photographs.

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 ‘Elizabeth II: what was her life like?’, 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 100 years of British history. Students also learn how a major public figure holds authority and performs national duties.

Elizabeth II: what was her life like?

What title did Elizabeth’s parents have?

Who did Elizabeth stay with when her parents went to Australia?

The male head of a royal family and leader of a country.

The female head of a royal family and leader of a country.

When Elizabeth’s parents, the King and the Queen, went to Australia, how did they keep in touch with Elizabeth?

Look at this photograph. Who is the youngest?

Look carefully at this photograph. It was taken before you were born. How do you think these people know each other?

This is a farmer. He does not have much money and not many people know him.

This is the King of the United Kingdom. He is an important and powerful man.

Who do you think is shown in the photograph?

Children playing with toys around 50 years ago.

Children playing with toys around 100 years ago.

Children playing with toys around 3 years ago.

Which of these images do you think is the oldest?

Starter Quiz