Elizabeth II's reign comes to a close
I can describe what happened when Elizabeth II's reign came to an end.
Elizabeth II's reign comes to a close
I can describe what happened when Elizabeth II's reign came to an end.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- On 8 September 2022, Elizabeth II died peacefully at her favourite home, Balmoral Castle, in Scotland.
- She was 96 and had reigned over 70 years; she is the longest reigning monarch that the United Kingdom has ever had.
- People queued for hours to see her coffin as it lay in state in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament.
- Elizabeth was given a state funeral so that the whole nation could show their respects.
- When she died, Elizabeth's eldest son, Charles, the Prince of Wales, became King Charles III.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that Princess Anne would be queen after Elizabeth.
Remind pupils that it is the eldest child who inherits the throne and therefore Charles, Prince of Wales, became King of England.
Keywords
Reign - a reign is the amount of time that someone is a ruler
Monarch - monarch is the king or queen who is the ruler
State funeral - a state funeral is a special event where someone very important is remembered by the public after they die
Respect - respect is when you look up to and admire someone
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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the amount of time that someone is a ruler
the king or queen who is the ruler
a special event where someone very important is remembered