Lesson 2: The Royal Family

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The British Royal Family

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What do you know about the British royal family?

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

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

How long did Queen Victoria reign?

1. 62 years
2. 63 years
3. 64 years
4. 65 years

How many queens has Britain had?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

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.

Research on Queen Elizabeth II

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• What was she most known for?
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Quick check...
How long did Queen Elizabeth II reign?
(How long was she Queen of the United Kingdom?)

Queen Elizabeth reigned for 70 years and 214 days

She was 96 years old when she died

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?

King Charles was born in 1948. Where was he born and how old is he now?

1. The London Eye, 74
2. Westminster Abbey, 74
3. St. Paul's Cathedral, 75
4. Buckingham Palace, 75

In the UK, what is the title given to the next in line to the throne?

1. Duke/Duchess of Edinburgh
2. Prince/Princess of Wales
3. Duke/Duchess of Sussex
4. King/Queen Consort

1981 was an important year for King Charles. Whom did he marry that year?

1. Lady Camilla
2. Lady Meghan
3. Lady Kate
4. Lady Diana

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

Charles and Diana divorced in 1996 and Diana died in 1997 at the age of 36. How did she die?

1. During a car crash
2. From malaria during a charity trip to Africa
3. Of a heart attack
4. The paparazzi killed her

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

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?

1. House of Parliament
2. 10 Downing Street
3. Buckingham Palace
4. Westminster Abbey

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?

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