The baby Elizabeth
I can describe Elizabeth's very early life.
The baby Elizabeth
I can describe Elizabeth's very early life.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Elizabeth was born in one of her family's houses in Mayfair, London on the 21st April 1926.
- She was born into the royal family, her parents were the Duke and Duchess of York.
- When she was still a baby, her parents had to go on an official visit to Australia.
- During this time she spent a lot of time with her grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary.
- They kept her parents informed of her development through telegram.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that Elizabeth was born a queen.
There was already a king and queen in throne. There cannot be more than one king and queen at a time.
Keywords
Royal family - the royal family is a group of relatives who rule a country
Duke - a duke is an important man who owns a lot of land
Duchess - a duchess is an important woman who owns a lot of land
King - the male head of the royal family is called a king
Queen - the female head of the royal family is called a queen
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something that happened before
something that is happening now
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Exit quiz
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The male head of a royal family and leader of a country.
The female head of a royal family and leader of a country.
An important man who owns a lot of land.
An important woman married to a duke.