1936 - a momentous year for Elizabeth
I can explain why 1936 was such an important year for Elizabeth.
1936 - a momentous year for Elizabeth
I can explain why 1936 was such an important year for Elizabeth.
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Key learning points
- In 1936 Elizabeth was 10 years old and her uncle was king: Edward VIII.
- Because Edward was king, his children, if he was to have any, would become the next king or queen after him.
- Elizabeth and her family led a quiet family life, spending time at their country house in Windsor Great Park.
- In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated, shocking Elizabeth and her family.
- Elizabeth's father was now the king, George VI, and Elizabeth would now become queen when he died.
Keywords
Heir - an heir is a person who will be the next king or queen
Abdicate - to abdicate is to give up the throne and title of king or queen
Common misconception
Pupils may assume that Elizabeth was always going to be an heir.
The abdication had to happen in order for Elizabeth to be an heir.
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