Key learning points

1. At Elizabeth's coronation, various important objects were used that hold great symbolism.
2. These were: the coronation spoon; the coronation chair with the Stone of Scone; the orb and sceptre; the Imperial Crown.
3. When Elizabeth was crowned at her coronation, she became Queen not just of England but of four nations.
4. Elizabeth became Queen of the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
5. The Royal Coat of Arms contains symbols of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland; the male heir is the Prince of Wales.

Keywords

• Crowned - to be crowned is when the crown is put on the king or queen’s head

• Coronation - a coronation is a grand event where the king or queen is crowned

• Symbol - a symbol is when an object also represents something

• Royal Coat of Arms - the Royal Coat of Arms is a design which is the symbol of the royal family and the United Kingdom

Common misconception