Elizabeth II's public duties and service
I can describe some of the duties and responsibilities Elizabeth II held as queen.
Elizabeth II's public duties and service
I can describe some of the duties and responsibilities Elizabeth II held as queen.
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Key learning points
- As queen, Elizabeth II had many public duties and responsibilities and performed many public services.
- Elizabeth II was a symbol of unity and national identity; she attended special events and gave national messages.
- Elizabeth II was the Governor of the Church of England and the Armed Forces.
- Elizabeth II celebrated and recognised the achievements of people across the UK for the services they performed.
Keywords
Public - the public are the people that Elizabeth ruled over
Duties - duties are something that you must do
Responsibilities - responsibilities are something that you are expected to do; it is your job
Church of England - the Church of England is England's national church
Services - services are when someone does things that help other people
Common misconception
Pupils may be confused that the Archbishop of Canterbury is the leader of the Church of England.
Teach pupils that Elizabeth was symbolically the governor of the Church of England and the coronation emphasised this.
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Starter quiz
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Governor of the Church of England
Leader of the Church of England
Exit quiz
6 Questions
when someone does things that help other people
England's national church
something that you are expected to do