rule is when someone controls and tells others what to do

a coronation is when the king or queen is given a crown at a grand ceremony

a broadcast is a speech given on the radio or television

the time when someone moves from being an heir to becoming a king or queen is called an accession

Elizabeth II's accession and coronation

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 lesson 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?

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Elizabeth and her family returned to England from Malta

What happened in 1951 when King George VI fell ill?

Elizabeth began to help her father rule. Who helped her?

when someone controls and tells others what to do

when the king or queen is given a crown at a grand ceremony

when someone moves from being an heir to a king or queen

Which country was Elizabeth in when she found out that her father died?

When did Elizabeth make a radio broadcast pledging her devotion to her people?

Where did Elizabeth request that her coronation be broadcasted?

Who was the King of England when Elizabeth was in Malta with her family?

a device that gives information that is listened to

a device that gives information that can be watched

a device that gives information which can be read

a collection of countries ruled by the rulers of another country

a collection of countries that used to be ruled by the rulers of another country

a collection of countries that had no rulers

Where was Philip stationed after the Second World War?

a person who will be the next king or queen

a person who will not be the next king or queen 

Which of these existed after the Second World War?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Elizabeth II's accession and coronation

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.