Lesson 2: The Royal Family

The British Royal Family
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The British Royal Family

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Today
What do you know about the British royal family?

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The British royal family
What do you know? Note any words or people you can think of.

Slide 3 - Mind map

Queen Elizabeth II has passed away (so has her husband, Prince Philip) ...

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Slide 5 - Video

How long did Queen Victoria reign?
A
62 years
B
63 years
C
64 years
D
65 years

Slide 6 - Quiz

How many queens has Britain had?
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
6

Slide 7 - Quiz

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Slide 9 - Video

The Queen was not just
Queen of the UK...



Queen Elizabeth II was also the Sovereign of many countries in the Commonwealth of Nations: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand,
Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu.

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Slide 11 - Video

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Research on Queen Elizabeth II

  • 5 minutes 
  • What was she most known for?
  • Find fun fact about Queen Elizabeth II

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Quick check...
How long did Queen Elizabeth II reign?
(How long was she Queen of the United Kingdom?)

Slide 14 - Open question

Queen Elizabeth reigned for 70 years and 214 days

She was 96 years old when she died

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Research
Do your own research about King Charles
Make sure you research the following things:

- When and where was he born?
- What was his title before he became king?
- Who was Charles married to before his current wife?
- What are the names of Charles and Diana's children?
- What is the name of Charles' current wife?
- How did Diana die?
- Where will king Charles' coronation find place?

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King Charles was born in 1948. Where was he born and how old is he now?
A
The London Eye, 74
B
Westminster Abbey, 74
C
St. Paul's Cathedral, 75
D
Buckingham Palace, 75

Slide 17 - Quiz

In the UK, what is the title given to the next in line to the throne?
A
Duke/Duchess of Edinburgh
B
Prince/Princess of Wales
C
Duke/Duchess of Sussex
D
King/Queen Consort

Slide 18 - Quiz

1981 was an important year for King Charles. Whom did he marry that year?
A
Lady Camilla
B
Lady Meghan
C
Lady Kate
D
Lady Diana

Slide 19 - Quiz

What are the names of
Charles and Diana's two children?

Slide 20 - Open question

Charles and Diana divorced in 1996 and Diana died in 1997 at the age of 36. How did she die?
A
During a car crash
B
From malaria during a charity trip to Africa
C
Of a heart attack
D
The paparazzi killed her

Slide 21 - Quiz

What is the name of King Charles' current wife, otherwise know as the Queen Consort of the United Kingdom?

Slide 22 - Open question

King Charles III's coronation will take place on May 6th 2023 (this is very soon after your visit to London!).
Where will he be officially crowned?
A
House of Parliament
B
10 Downing Street
C
Buckingham Palace
D
Westminster Abbey

Slide 23 - Quiz

How would you feel if you were destined to be King or Queen of your country? Would you like it? Explain in a few words why or why not?

Slide 24 - Open question

Statement
The Dutch royal family should be abolished (afgeschaft).

Agree or disagree?

Come up with 3 arguments why you agree or disagree

You can use the internet for help

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