The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II

National Curriculum Objectives:

History KS1: The lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods. More resources with this objective. History KS2: A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066. More resources with this objective. History KS2: The changing power of monarchs using case studies such as John, Anne and Victoria. More resources with this objective.

Differentiation:

Beginner 2 or 3 pieces of information partly missing per monarch on the family tree. Simple text. No Roman Numerals. Aimed at Year 1 Secure/Year 2 Emerging. Easy 3 or 4 pieces of information missing per monarch on the family tree. Roman Numerals used. Information text is easy to follow. Aimed at Year 1 Mastery/Year 2 Secure/Year 3 Emerging. Tricky 4 or 5 pieces of information to extract from the text to fill in the family tree. Some of the information overlaps from one monarch to another. Aimed at Year 2 Mastery/Year 3 Secure/Year 4 Emerging. Expert 5 or 6 pieces of information to extract from the text to complete the family tree. Indirect clues in the text. 9 questions to answer on a separate sheet. Aimed at Year 3 Mastery/Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging. Brainbox 5 or 6 pieces of information to extract from the text to complete the family tree. Clues are harder, overlapping information. 10 questions. Aimed at Year 4 Mastery/Year 5 Secure/Year 6 Emerging. Genius 6 or 7 pieces of information to extract from the text to complete the family tree. Lots of difficult clues, overlapping information. Trickier questions (11). Aimed at Year 5 Mastery/Year 6 Secure.

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Edward 7th Born: 18 _ _ Died: 1910 Reign: _ years Children: _

George 5th Born: 18 _ _ Died: 19 _ _ Reign: 25 years Children: _

George 6th Edward 8th Born: 1895 Born: 18 _ _ Died: 19 _ _ Died: 19 _ _ Reign: _ _ years Reign: _ _ months Children: _ Children: 0

Queen Elizabeth 2nd Did you know? Born: 19 _ _ Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s Children: _ longest reigning monarch. She Reign: _ _ years overtook Queen Victoria’s 63 Nickname: years and 216 days on 9th ______September 2015.

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Queen Victoria In 1819, Victoria was born in London. She became Queen in 1837 aged just 18. Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840 and they had 9 children. Albert died in 1861 so Victoria moved away to Balmoral castle. Victoria reigned for a total of 63 years until her death in 1901.

Edward 7th Edward was Victoria and Albert’s son and was born in 1841 in Buckingham Palace. After his mother died, Edward became king in 1901. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark and they had 6 children. He reigned for 9 years and died in 1910.

George 5th George was born in 1865. George became king in 1910. He married Mary of Teck and they had 6 children. He reigned for 25 years and died in 1936 aged 70.

Edward 8th In 1894, Edward was the first-born son of George and Mary. Edward became King in 1936 after his father died but chose to give up his title as King. This meant that his brother, the next heir, would become the King. He married Wallis Simpson and had no children. Edward reigned for 10 months and died in 1972.

George 6th George, Edward’s brother, was born in 1895. It was a shock to become King so quickly. He married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and they had 2 daughters. He died in his sleep in 1952. He reigned for 15 years.

Elizabeth 2nd Born in 1926, Elizabeth grew up in London. As a young child, Elizabeth could not say her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’. Elizabeth married Prince Philip and had 4 children. At the moment, Elizabeth lives in Buckingham Palace and has reigned for a total of 65 years.

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© Classroom Secrets Limited 2016 The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II – Beginner The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Victoria Prince Albert Born: 1819 Married: 1840 Died: 1901 Died: 1861 Reign: 63 years Spouse: Queen Children: 9 Victoria

Edward 7th Born: 1841 Died: 1910 Reign: 9 years Children: 6

George 5th Born: 1865 Died: 1936 Reign: 25 years Children: 6

George 6th Edward 8th Born: 1895 Born: 1894 Died: 1952 Died: 1972 Reign: 15 years Reign: 10 months Children: 2 Children: 0

Queen Elizabeth 2nd Did you know? Born: 1926 Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s Children: 4 longest reigning monarch. She Reign: 65 years overtook Queen Victoria’s 63 Nickname: years and 216 days on 9th Lilibet September 2015.

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Queen Victoria In 1819, Victoria was born in London. She became Queen in 1837 aged just 18. Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840 and they had 9 children. Albert died in 1861 so Victoria moved away to Balmoral castle. Victoria reigned for a total of 63 years until her death in 1901.

Edward 7th Edward was Victoria and Albert’s son and was born in 1841 in Buckingham Palace. After his mother died, Edward became king in 1901. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark and they had 6 children. He reigned for 9 years and died in 1910.

George 5th George was born in 1865. George became king in 1910. He married Mary of Teck and they had 6 children. He reigned for 25 years and died in 1936 aged 70.

Edward 8th In 1894, Edward was the first-born son of George and Mary. Edward became King in 1936 after his father died but chose to give up his title as King. This meant that his brother, the next heir, would become the King. He married Wallis Simpson and had no children. Edward reigned for 10 months and died in 1972.

George 6th George, Edward’s brother, was born in 1895. It was a shock to become King so quickly. He married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and they had 2 daughters. He died in his sleep in 1952. He reigned for 15 years.

Elizabeth 2nd Born in 1926, Elizabeth grew up in London. As a young child, Elizabeth could not say her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’. Elizabeth married Prince Philip and had 4 children. At the moment, Elizabeth lives in Buckingham Palace and has reigned for a total of 65 years.

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Edward VII Born: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______

George V Born: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______

George VI Edward VIII Born: ______Born: ______Died: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Reign: ______months Children: ______Children: ______

Queen Elizabeth II Did you know? Born: ______Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s Children: ______longest reigning monarch. She Reign: ______years overtook Queen Victoria’s 63 Nickname: years and 216 days on 9th ______September 2015.

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Queen Victoria In 1819, Victoria was born in Kensington Palace in London. She became Queen in 1837 aged just 18. Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840 and they had 9 children. Albert died in 1861 so Victoria moved away to Balmoral castle. Victoria reigned for a total of 63 years until her death in 1901.

Edward VII Edward was Victoria and Albert’s son and was born in 1841 in Buckingham Palace. After his mother died, Edward became king in 1901. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark and they had 6 children. He reigned for 9 years and died in 1910.

George V George was born in 1865. He became King in 1910 after his brother died from a flu virus. He married Mary of Teck and they had 6 children. He reigned for 25 years and died in 1936 aged 70.

Edward VIII In 1894, Edward was the first-born son of George and Mary. Edward became King in 1936 after his father died, but chose to give up his title as King. This meant that his brother, the next heir, would become the King. He married a divorced woman called Wallis Simpson and had no children. George reigned for only 10 months and died in 1972.

George VI George, Edward’s brother, was born in 1895. It was a shock to become King so quickly. He married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923 and they had 2 daughters. George reigned for 15 years and died in his sleep in 1952, aged 77.

Elizabeth II Born in 1926, Elizabeth grew up with her only sister in London. As a young child, Elizabeth could not say her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’. Elizabeth married Prince Philip and had 4 children. At the moment, Elizabeth lives in Buckingham Palace and has reigned for a total of 65 years.

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© Classroom Secrets Limited 2016 The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II – Easy The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Victoria Prince Albert Born: 1819 Married: 1840 Died: 1901 Died: 1861 Reign: 63 years Spouse: Queen Children: 9 Victoria

Edward VII Born: 1841 Died: 1910 Reign: 9 years Children: 6

George V Born: 1865 Died: 1936 Reign: 25 years Children: 6

George VI Edward VIII Born: 1895 Born: 1894 Died: 1952 Died: 1972 Reign: 15 years Reign: 10 months Children: 2 Children: 0

Queen Elizabeth II Did you know? Born: 1926 Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s Children: 4 longest reigning monarch. She Reign: 65 years overtook Queen Victoria’s 63 Nickname: years and 216 days on 9th Lilibet September 2015.

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Queen Victoria In 1819, Victoria was born in Kensington Palace in London. She became Queen in 1837 aged just 18. Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840 and they had 9 children. Albert died in 1861 so Victoria moved away to Balmoral castle. Victoria reigned for a total of 63 years until her death in 1901.

Edward VII Edward was Victoria and Albert’s son and was born in 1841 in Buckingham Palace. After his mother died, Edward became king in 1901. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark and they had 6 children. He reigned for 9 years and died in 1910.

George V George was born in 1865. He became king in 1910 after his brother died from a flu virus. He married Mary of Teck and they had 6 children. He reigned for 25 years and died in 1936 aged 70.

Edward VIII In 1894, Edward was the first-born son of George and Mary. Edward became King in 1936 after his father died, but chose to give up his title as King. This meant that his brother, the next heir, would become the King. He married a divorced woman called Wallis Simpson and had no children. George reigned for only 10 months and died in 1972.

George VI George, Edward’s brother, was born in 1895. It was a shock to become King so quickly. He married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923 and they had 2 daughters. George reigned for 15 years and died in his sleep in 1952, aged 77.

Elizabeth II Born in 1926, Elizabeth grew up with her only sister in London. As a young child, Elizabeth could not say her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’. Elizabeth married Prince Philip and had 4 children. At the moment, Elizabeth lives in Buckingham Palace and has reigned for a total of 65 years.

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© Classroom Secrets Limited 2016 The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II – Easy ANSWERS The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Victoria Prince Albert Born: ______Born: ______Died: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Children: ______Spouse: ______Title: ______

Edward VII Born: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Spouse: ______

George V Born: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Spouse: ______

George VI Edward VIII Born: ______Born: ______Died: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Reign: ______months Children: ______Children: ______Spouse: ______Spouse: ______

Queen Elizabeth II Did you know? Born: ______Reign: ______years Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s longest Children: ______reigning monarch. She overtook Spouse: ______Queen Victoria’s 63 years and 216 ______days on 9th September 2015. Nickname: ______

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For many centuries, the Royal family has been the source of the British monarchy, passed down through each generation through their birth right. Some people succeeded the throne unexpectedly while others waited many years.

Queen Victoria In May 1819, Victoria was born in Kensington Palace, London. Following her father’s death in 1837, Victoria inherited the throne at age 18 and was titled Empress of India. Victoria married her cousin, Albert: Prince Consort and they had 9 children. Albert was the same age as Victoria; born in August of the same year. When he died in December 1861, Victoria moved away to Balmoral castle. Victoria reigned for 63 years until her death in January 1901, aged 81.

Edward VII Edward VII was Victoria’s firstborn son and was born November 1841, in Buckingham Palace. After his mother’s long reign, Edward became King in 1901. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 and they had 6 children. Edward reigned for 9 years and died in May 1910.

George V George was born June 1865. He married Mary of Teck and lived in Norfolk. The unexpected death of his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor in early 1892 put George directly in line for the throne and he was crowned in June 1911. George reigned for 25 years and died January 1936 aged 70 and was buried in Windsor Castle.

Edward VIII As immediate heir to the throne, Edward was the firstborn son of George and Mary, born on June 1894. He had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Edward became King in January 1936 but chose to decline his Kingship to marry a divorced woman, Wallis Simpson. This meant that his brother, George was next in line to the throne. After his short reign of 10 months, he married but had no children, and he died May 1972 aged 77.

George VI George was born December 1895 and he married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923. His new title came as a surprise and he found public speaking difficult. George became King in December 1936 and reigned for 15 years. He died peacefully in his sleep February 1952.

Elizabeth II Born in April 1926, Elizabeth grew up with her only sister in London. As a young child, Elizabeth was unable to say her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’. Elizabeth married Prince Philip in 1947 and they have 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren.

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© Classroom Secrets Limited 2016 The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II – Tricky The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Victoria Prince Albert Born: May 1819 Born: August 1819 Died: January 1901 Died: December 1861 Reign: 63 years Children: 9 Children: 9 Spouse: Queen Title: Empress of Victoria India

Edward VII Born: November 1841 Died: May 1910 Reign: 9 years Children: 6 Spouse: Alexandra of Denmark

George V Born: June 1865 Died: January 1936 Reign: 25 years Children: 6 Spouse: Mary of Teck

George VI Edward VIII Born: December 1895 Born: June 1894 Died: February 1952 Died: May 1972 Reign: 15 years Reign: 10 months Children: 2 Children: 0 Spouse: Elizabeth Spouse: Wallis Bowes-Lyon Simpson

Queen Elizabeth II Did you know? Born: April 1926 Reign: 65 years Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s longest Children: 4 reigning monarch. She overtook Spouse: Prince Philip Queen Victoria’s 63 years and 216 Nickname: Lilibet days on 9th September 2015.

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For many centuries, the Royal family has been the source of the British monarchy, passed down through each generation through their birth right. Some people succeeded the throne unexpectedly while others waited many years.

Queen Victoria In May 1819, Victoria was born in Kensington Palace, London. Following her father’s death in 1837, Victoria inherited the throne at age 18 and was titled Empress of India. Victoria married her cousin, Albert: Prince Consort and they had 9 children. Albert was the same age as Victoria; born in August of the same year. When he died in December 1861, Victoria moved away to Balmoral castle. Victoria reigned for 63 years until her death in January 1901, aged 81.

Edward VII Edward VII was Victoria’s firstborn son and was born November 1841, in Buckingham Palace. After his mother’s long reign, Edward became King in 1901. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 and they had 6 children. Edward reigned for 9 years and died in May 1910.

George V George was born June 1865. He married Mary of Teck and lived in Norfolk. The unexpected death of his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor in early 1892 put George directly in line for the throne and he was crowned in June 1911. George reigned for 25 years and died January 1936 aged 70 and was buried in Windsor Castle.

Edward VIII As immediate heir to the throne, Edward was the firstborn son of George and Mary, born on June 1894. He had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Edward became King in January 1936 but chose to decline his Kingship to marry a divorced woman, Wallis Simpson. This meant that his brother, George was next in line to the throne. After his short reign of 10 months, he married but had no children, and he died May 1972 aged 77.

George VI George was born December 1895 and he married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923. His new title came as a surprise and he found public speaking difficult. George became King in December 1936 and reigned for 15 years. He died peacefully in his sleep February 1952.

Elizabeth II Born in April 1926, Elizabeth grew up with her only sister in London. As a young child, Elizabeth was unable to say her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’. Elizabeth married Prince Philip in 1947 and they have 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren.

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© Classroom Secrets Limited 2016 The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II – Tricky ANSWERS The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Victoria Prince Albert Born: ______Born: ______Died: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Children: ______Spouse: ______Title: ______Coronated: ______Title: ______

Edward VII Born: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Spouse: ______

George V Born: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Spouse: ______Coronated: ______

George VI Edward VIII Born: ______Born: ______Died: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Reign: ______months Children: ______Children: ______Spouse: ______Spouse: ______Coronated: ______

Queen Elizabeth II Did you know? Born: ______Reign: ______years Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s longest Children: ______Spouse: ______reigning monarch. She overtook Coronated: ______Queen Victoria’s 63 years and 216 th Nickname: ______days on 9 September 2015.

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For many centuries, the Royal family has been the source of the British monarchy, passed down through each generation as is their birth right. Some people succeeded the throne unexpectedly while others waited many years.

Queen Victoria In May 1819, Victoria was born in Kensington Palace, London. Following her father’s death in 1837, Victoria inherited the throne at age 18 and was coronated in June the year after, gaining the title Empress of India. Victoria married her cousin, Albert: Prince Consort, who was born in August of the same year and they had 9 children. Albert died in December 1861 so Victoria moved away to Balmoral castle. Victoria reigned for 63 years until her death in January 1901 aged 81.

Edward VII Edward VII was Victoria’s firstborn son and was born November 1841 in Buckingham Palace. After his mother’s long reign, Edward became king in 1901 aged 58. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 and they had 6 children. Edward reigned for 9 years and died May 1910.

George V George was born June 1865. He married Mary of Teck and lived in Norfolk. The unexpected death of his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor, in early 1892 put George directly in line for the throne and he was crowned at his coronation on June 1911. George died January 1936 aged 70 and was buried in Windsor Castle.

Edward VIII As immediate heir to the throne after his father, Edward VIII was the firstborn son of George and Mary, born on June 1894. He had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Edward succeeded the throne January 1936 after his father’s reign of 25 years but chose to abdicate his Kingship to marry a divorced woman, Wallis Simpson. His brother George succeeded him after a short reign of 10 months as Edward and Wallis had no children, and he died May 1972 aged 77.

George VI George was born December 1895 and he married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923. His brother’s sudden abdication was a big surprise to George and he found public speaking difficult. George became King in December 1936 and reigned for 15 years. He died peacefully in his sleep February 1952.

Elizabeth II Born in April 1926, Elizabeth grew up with her only sister in London and was privately educated at home. As a young child Elizabeth was unable to pronounce her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’, just as she would say. Elizabeth’s coronation was televised in June 1953, where she and her husband, Prince Philip, were given new titles. Queen Elizabeth II lives in Buckingham Palace and has 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

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Use the text and family tree to answer the following questions.

Which two monarchs were brothers?

______

Who was Elizabeth II’s Great-Grandfather?

______

Which monarch has ruled the longest?

______

The First World War took place between 1914 and 1918. Who was King during this time?

______

Who was the shortest reigning monarch?

______

Who is Elizabeth’s Uncle?

______

Who was Queen Victoria’s grandson?

______

The Second World War took place from 1939 to 1945. Who was the monarch at this

time?

______

Why do you think Queen Victoria moved to Balmoral Castle?

______

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© Classroom Secrets Limited 2016 The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II – Brainbox The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Victoria Prince Albert Born: May 1819 Born: August 1819 Died: January 1901 Died: December 1861 Reign: 63 years Children: 9 Children: 9 Spouse: Queen Victoria Title: Empress of India Title: Prince Consort Coronated: June 1838

Edward VII Born: November 1841 Died: May 1910 Reign: 9 years Children: 6 Spouse: Alexandra of Denmark

George V Born: June 1865 Died: January 1936 Reign: 25 years Children: 6 Spouse: Mary of Teck Coronated: June 1911

George VI Edward VIII Born: December 1895 Born: June 1894 Died: February 1952 Died: May 1972 Reign: 15 years Reign: 10 months Children: 2 Children: 0 Spouse: Elizabeth Spouse: Wallis Simpson Bowes-Lyon Coronated: No

Queen Elizabeth II Did you know? Born: April 1926 Reign: 65 years Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s longest Children: 4 Spouse: Prince Philip reigning monarch. She overtook Coronated: June 1953 Queen Victoria’s 63 years and 216 th Nickname: Lilibet days on 9 September 2015.

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For many centuries, the Royal family has been the source of the British monarchy, passed down through each generation as is their birth right. Some people succeeded the throne unexpectedly while others waited many years.

Queen Victoria In May 1819, Victoria was born in Kensington Palace, London. Following her father’s death in 1837, Victoria inherited the throne at age 18 and was coronated in June the year after, gaining the title Empress of India. Victoria married her cousin, Albert: Prince Consort, who was born in August of the same year and they had 9 children. Albert died in December 1861 so Victoria moved away to Balmoral castle. Victoria reigned for 63 years until her death in January 1901 aged 81.

Edward VII Edward VII was Victoria’s firstborn son and was born November 1841 in Buckingham Palace. After his mother’s long reign, Edward became king in 1901 aged 58. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 and they had 6 children. Edward reigned for 9 years and died May 1910.

George V George was born June 1865. He married Mary of Teck and lived in Norfolk. The unexpected death of his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor, in early 1892 put George directly in line for the throne and he was crowned at his coronation on June 1911. George died January 1936 aged 70 and was buried in Windsor Castle.

Edward VIII As immediate heir to the throne after his father, Edward VIII was the firstborn son of George and Mary, born on June 1894. He had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Edward succeeded the throne January 1936 after his father’s reign of 25 years but chose to abdicate his Kingship to marry a divorced woman, Wallis Simpson. His brother George succeeded him after a short reign of 10 months as Edward and Wallis had no children, and he died May 1972 aged 77.

George VI George was born December 1895 and he married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923. His brother’s sudden abdication was a big surprise to George and he found public speaking difficult. George became King in December 1936 and reigned for 15 years. He died peacefully in his sleep February 1952.

Elizabeth II Born in April 1926, Elizabeth grew up with her only sister in London and was privately educated at home. As a young child Elizabeth was unable to pronounce her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’, just as she would say. Elizabeth’s coronation was televised in June 1953, where she and her husband, Prince Philip, were given new titles. Queen Elizabeth II lives in Buckingham Palace and has 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

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Use the text and family tree to answer the following questions.

Which two monarchs were brothers? Edward VIII and George VI

Who was Elizabeth II’s great-grandfather? Edward VII

Which monarch has ruled for the longest? Queen Elizabeth II

The First World War took place between 1914 and 1918. Who was King during this time? George V

Who was the shortest reigning monarch? Edward VIII

Who is Elizabeth’s Uncle? Edward VIII

Who was Queen Victoria’s grandson? George V

The Second World War took place from 1939 to 1945. Who was the monarch during this time? George VI

Why do you think Queen Victoria moved to Balmoral Castle? She was mourning her husband’s death, she may have wanted to escape the memories, or attention from the public.

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Edward VII Born: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Spouse: ______

George V Born: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Spouse: ______Coronated: ______

George VI Edward VIII Born: ______Born: ______Died: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Reign: ______months Children: ______Children: ______Spouse: ______Spouse: ______Coronated: ______

Queen Elizabeth II Did you know? Born: ______Reign: ______years Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s longest Children: ______Spouse: ______reigning monarch. She overtook Coronated: ______Queen Victoria’s 63 years and 216 th Nickname: ______days on 9 September 2015.

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For many centuries, the Royal family has been the source of the British monarchy, passed down through each generation as is their birth right. Some people succeeded the throne unexpectedly, and others waited many years.

Queen Victoria Victoria was born 24th May 1819, daughter of William VI in Kensington Palace, London. Following the death of her father on 20th June 1837, Victoria inherited the throne at age 18 and was coronated a year and 8 days later when she was titled Empress of India. Victoria married Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (later titled Prince Consort), who was just three months younger, on 10th February 1840 and they had 9 children. After Albert’s death on 14th December 1861, Victoria moved away to Balmoral castle where she remained for forty years. Albert was buried in Frogmore Gardens. Victoria reigned for many years until her death, 22nd January 1901.

Edward VII Edward VII was Victoria’s firstborn son and was born 9th November 1841, in Buckingham Palace. After his mother’s long reign of 63 years, Edward inherited the throne in 1901, aged 58. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 and they had 6 children. Edward reigned from 1901 to 1910 and died 6th May in 1910.

George V George was born 3rd June 1865. He married Mary of Teck and lived on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The unexpected death of his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor (who died from flu aged 28) in early 1892, put George directly in line for the throne and he was crowned at his coronation on 22nd June 1911. George died on 20th January 1936 aged 70. He was buried at Windsor Castle.

Edward VIII As immediate heir to the throne after his father, Edward VIII was the firstborn son of George and Mary, born on 23rd June 1894. He had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Edward succeeded the throne on 20th January 1936, after his father’s reign of 25 years, but chose to abdicate his Kingship through the preference of marrying a divorced woman, Wallis Simpson, and so his reign was over. His brother, George, succeeded him after a short reign of 10 months as Edward and Wallis had no heirs, and he died 28th May 1972, aged 77.

George VI George was born 11th December 1895 and he married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in April 1923. His brother’s sudden abdication was big surprise to George and he found public speaking difficult due to his stuttering. George became King in December 1936 and reigned for 15 years. He died peacefully in his sleep on 6th February 1952.

Elizabeth II Born on 21st April 1926, Elizabeth grew up with her only sister in London and was privately educated at home. As a young child, Elizabeth was unable to pronounce her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’, just as she would say. Elizabeth’s coronation was televised 2nd June 1953 where she and her husband, Prince Philip, were given new titles. Queen Elizabeth II lives in Buckingham Palace and has 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

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Use the text and family tree to answer the following questions.

Which two monarchs were brothers?

______

Who was Elizabeth II’s Great-Grandfather?

______

Which monarch has ruled the longest?

______

The First World War took place between 1914 and 1918. Who was King during this time?

______

Who was the shortest reigning monarch?

______

Who is Elizabeth’s Uncle?

______

Who was Queen Victoria’s grandson?

______

The Second World War took place from 1939 to 1945. Who was the monarch at this time?

______

What happened to Edward VIII and George VI’s Uncle?

______

Why do you think Queen Victoria moved to Balmoral Castle?

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© Classroom Secrets Limited 2016 The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II – Brainbox The Lineage of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Victoria Prince Albert Born: 24th May 1819 Born: August 1819 Died: 22nd January 1901 Died: 14th December 1861 Reign: 63 years Children: 9 Children: 9 Spouse: Queen Victoria Title: Empress of India Title: Prince Consort Coronated: 28th June 1838 Buried: Frogmore Gardens

Edward VII Born: 9th November 1841 Died: 6th May 1910 Reign: 9 years Children: 6 Spouse: Alexandra of Denmark

George V Born: 3rd June 1865 Died: 20th January 1936 Reign: 25 years Children: 6 Spouse: Mary of Teck Coronated: 22nd June 1911

George VI Edward VIII Born: 11th December 1895 Born: 23rd June 1894 Died: 6th February 1952 Died: 28th May 1972 Reign: 15 years Reign: 10 months Children: 2 Children: 0 Spouse: Elizabeth Spouse: Wallis Simpson Bowes-Lyon Coronated: No

Queen Elizabeth II Did you know? Born: 21st April 1926 Reign: 65 years Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s longest Children: 4 Spouse: Prince Philip reigning monarch. She overtook Coronated: 2nd June 1953 Queen Victoria’s 63 years and 216 th Nickname: Lilibet days on 9 September 2015.

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For many centuries, the Royal family has been the source of the British monarchy, passed down through each generation as is their birth right. Some people succeeded the throne unexpectedly, and others waited many years.

Queen Victoria Victoria was born 24th May 1819, daughter of William VI in Kensington Palace, London. Following the death of her father on 20th June 1837, Victoria inherited the throne at age 18 and was coronated a year and 8 days later when she was titled Empress of India. Victoria married Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (later titled Prince Consort), who was just three months younger, on 10th February 1840 and they had 9 children. After Albert’s death on 14th December 1861, Victoria moved away to Balmoral castle where she remained for forty years. Albert was buried in Frogmore Gardens. Victoria reigned for many years until her death, 22nd January 1901.

Edward VII Edward VII was Victoria’s firstborn son and was born 9th November 1841, in Buckingham Palace. After his mother’s long reign of 63 years, Edward inherited the throne in 1901, aged 58. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 and they had 6 children. Edward reigned from 1901 to 1910 and died 6th May in 1910.

George V George was born 3rd June 1865. He married Mary of Teck and lived on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The unexpected death of his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor (who died from flu aged 28) in early 1892, put George directly in line for the throne and he was crowned at his coronation on 22nd June 1911. George died on 20th January 1936 aged 70. He was buried at Windsor Castle.

Edward VIII As immediate heir to the throne after his father, Edward VIII was the firstborn son of George and Mary, born on 23rd June 1894. He had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Edward succeeded the throne on 20th January 1936, after his father’s reign of 25 years, but chose to abdicate his Kingship through the preference of marrying a divorced woman, Wallis Simpson, and so his reign was over. His brother, George, succeeded him after a short reign of 10 months as Edward and Wallis had no heirs, and he died 28th May 1972, aged 77.

George VI George was born 11th December 1895 and he married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in April 1923. His brother’s sudden abdication was big surprise to George and he found public speaking difficult due to his stuttering. George became King in December 1936 and reigned for 15 years. He died peacefully in his sleep on 6th February 1952.

Elizabeth II Born on 21st April 1926, Elizabeth grew up with her only sister in London and was privately educated at home. As a young child, Elizabeth was unable to pronounce her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’, just as she would say. Elizabeth’s coronation was televised 2nd June 1953 where she and her husband, Prince Philip, were given new titles. Queen Elizabeth II lives in Buckingham Palace and has 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

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Which two monarchs were brothers? Edward VIII and George VI

Who was Elizabeth II’s Great-Grandfather? Edward VII

Which monarch has ruled for the longest? Queen Elizabeth II

The First World War took place between 1914 and 1918. Who was King during this time? George V

Who was the shortest reigning monarch? Edward VIII

Who is Elizabeth’s Uncle? Edward VIII

Who was Queen Victoria’s grandson? George V

The Second World War took place from 1939 to 1945. Who was the monarch during this time? George VI

What happened to Edward VIII and George VI’s Uncle? He died from flu aged 28.

Why do you think Queen Victoria moved to Balmoral Castle? She was mourning her husband’s death, she may have wanted to escape the memories, or attention from the public.

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Queen Victoria Prince Albert Born: ______Born: ______Died: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Children: ______Spouse: ______Title: ______Title: ______Coronated: ______Buried: ______Married: ______

Edward VII Born: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Spouse: ______Coronated: ______

George V Born: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Children: ______Spouse: ______Coronated: ______

George VI Edward VIII Born: ______Born: ______Died: ______Died: ______Reign: ______years Reign: ______months Children: ______Children: ______Spouse: ______Spouse: ______Abdication: ______Coronated: ______Coronated: ______

Queen Elizabeth II Born: ______Did you know? Reign: ______years Children: ______Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s longest reigning Spouse: ______monarch. She overtook Queen Victoria’s 63 Coronated: ______years and 216 days on 9th September 2015. Nickname: ______Residence: ______

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For many centuries, the Royal family has been the source of the British monarchy, passed down through each generation as is their birth right. Some people succeeded the throne unexpectedly whilst others waited many years.

Queen Victoria On 24th May 1819, Victoria – officially named Alexandrina Victoria – was born, daughter of William VI in Kensington Palace, London. Following the death of her father, aged 71, on 20th June 1837, Victoria inherited the throne at age 18 and was coronated a year and 8 days later; she was given the title Empress of India. Victoria married Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (later titled Prince Consort), who was just three months younger than her, on 10th February 1840. They had they had 9 children. After her husband’s death on 14th December 1861, Victoria moved away to Balmoral Castle where she remained for forty years. Albert was buried in Frogmore Gardens. Victoria reigned for many years until her death, on 22nd January 1901, aged 81.

Edward VII Edward VII was Victoria’s firstborn son and was born on 9th November 1841 in Buckingham Palace. After his mother’s long reign of 63 years, Edward inherited the throne in 1901, aged 58, and his coronation took place on 9th August 1902. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 and they had 6 children. Edward reigned from 1901 to 1910 and died on 6th May in 1910.

George V George was born on 3rd June 1865. He married Mary of Teck on 6th July 1893 and they lived on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The unexpected death of his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor (who died from flu aged 28) in 1892, put George V directly in line for the throne. He was crowned a year later in 22nd June 1911. George died on 20th January 1936 aged 70 and buried at Windsor Castle.

Edward VIII As immediate heir to the throne after his father, Edward VIII was the firstborn son of George and Mary, born on 23rd June 1894 and had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Edward succeeded the throne on 20th January 1936, after his father’s reign of 25 years. However, he chose to abdicate his Kingship through the preference of marrying a divorced woman called Wallis Simpson, and so his opportunity to be crowned was over. George VI succeeded him 10 months later and he died on 28th May 1972, aged 77.

George VI George, the father of Elizabeth II, was born 11th December 1895. He married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26th April 1923. His brother’s abdication was big surprise to George; he was given the Kingship so suddenly! He found this especially difficult as he suffered with stuttering which posed as a problem for public speaking. Since Edward VIII had no heirs, he became King in December 1936 and 5 months later he was coronated. He died peacefully in his sleep on 6th February 1952. He reigned for 15 years.

Elizabeth II Born on 21st April 1926, Elizabeth grew up with her only sister in London and was privately educated at home. During the early years, her Grandfather, King George V would crawl around the living room with Elizabeth on his back. As a young child, Elizabeth was unable to pronounce her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’, just as she would say. Elizabeth’s coronation was televised on 2nd June 1953 where she and her husband, Prince Philip, were given new titles. Queen Elizabeth II lives in Buckingham Palace and has 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

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Which two monarchs were brothers?

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Who was Elizabeth II’s Great-Grandfather?

______

Which monarch has ruled the longest?

______

The First World War took place between 1914 and 1918. Who was King during this time?

______

Who was the shortest reigning monarch?

______

Who is Elizabeth’s Uncle?

______

Who was Queen Victoria’s grandson?

______

The Second World War took place from 1939 to 1945. Who was the monarch at this time?

______

What happened to Edward VIII and George VI’s Uncle?

______

Why do you think Queen Victoria moved to Balmoral Castle?

______

Why do you think Edward VIII had to give up his Kingship to marry a divorced woman? ______

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Queen Victoria Prince Albert Born: 24th May 1819 Born: August 1819 Died: 22nd January 1901 Died: 14th December 1861 Reign: 63 years Children: 9 Children: 9 Spouse: Queen Victoria Title: Empress of India Title: Prince Consort Coronated: 28th June 1838 Buried: Frogmore Gardens Married: 10th February 1840

Edward VII Born: 9th November 1841 Died: 6th May 1910 Reign: 9 years Children: 6 Spouse: Alexandra of Denmark Coronated: 9th August 1902

George V Born: 3rd June 1865 Died: 20th January 1936 Reign: 25 years Children: 6 Spouse: Mary of Teck Coronated: 22nd June 1911

George VI Edward VIII Born: 11th December 1895 Born: 23rd June 1894 Died: 6th February 1952 Died: 28th May 1972 Reign: 15 years Reign: 10 months Children: 2 Children: 0 Spouse: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Spouse: Wallis Simpson Coronated: May 1937 Coronated: No Abdication: December 1936

Queen Elizabeth II Born: 21st April 1926 Did you know? Reign: 65 years Children: 4 Queen Elizabeth is the UK’s longest reigning Spouse: Prince Philip monarch. She overtook Queen Victoria’s 63 Coronated: 2nd June 1953 years and 216 days on 9th September 2015. Nickname: Lilibet Residence: Buckingham Palace

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For many centuries, the Royal family has been the source of the British monarchy, passed down through each generation as is their birth right. Some people succeeded the throne unexpectedly whilst others waited many years.

Queen Victoria On 24th May 1819, Victoria – officially named Alexandrina Victoria – was born, daughter of William VI in Kensington Palace, London. Following the death of her father, aged 71, on 20th June 1837, Victoria inherited the throne at age 18 and was coronated a year and 8 days later; she was given the title Empress of India. Victoria married Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (later titled Prince Consort), who was just three months younger than her, on 10th February 1840. They had they had 9 children. After her husband’s death on 14th December 1861, Victoria moved away to Balmoral Castle where she remained for forty years. Albert was buried in Frogmore Gardens. Victoria reigned for many years until her death, on 22nd January 1901, aged 81.

Edward VII Edward VII was Victoria’s firstborn son and was born on 9th November 1841 in Buckingham Palace. After his mother’s long reign of 63 years, Edward inherited the throne in 1901, aged 58, and his coronation took place on 9th August 1902. Edward married Alexandra of Denmark in 1863 and they had 6 children. Edward reigned from 1901 to 1910 and died on 6th May in 1910.

George V George was born on 3rd June 1865. He married Mary of Teck on 6th July 1893 and they lived on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The unexpected death of his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor (who died from flu aged 28) in 1892, put George V directly in line for the throne. He was crowned a year later in 22nd June 1911. George died on 20th January 1936 aged 70 and buried at Windsor Castle.

Edward VIII As immediate heir to the throne after his father, Edward VIII was the firstborn son of George and Mary, born on 23rd June 1894 and had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Edward succeeded the throne on 20th January 1936, after his father’s reign of 25 years. However, he chose to abdicate his Kingship through the preference of marrying a divorced woman called Wallis Simpson, and so his opportunity to be crowned was over. George VI succeeded him 10 months later and he died on 28th May 1972, aged 77.

George VI George, the father of Elizabeth II, was born 11th December 1895. He married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26th April 1923. His brother’s abdication was big surprise to George; he was given the Kingship so suddenly! He found this especially difficult as he suffered with stuttering which posed as a problem for public speaking. Since Edward VIII had no heirs, he became King in December 1936 and 5 months later he was coronated. He died peacefully in his sleep on 6th February 1952. He reigned for 15 years.

Elizabeth II Born on 21st April 1926, Elizabeth grew up with her only sister in London and was privately educated at home. During the early years, her Grandfather, King George V would crawl around the living room with Elizabeth on his back. As a young child, Elizabeth was unable to pronounce her name properly so was nicknamed ‘Lilibet’, just as she would say. Elizabeth’s coronation was televised on 2nd June 1953 where she and her husband, Prince Philip, were given new titles. Queen Elizabeth II lives in Buckingham Palace and has 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

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Use the text and family tree to answer the following questions.

Which two monarchs were brothers? Edward VIII and George VI

Who was Elizabeth II’s great-grandfather? Edward VII

Which monarch has ruled the longest? Queen Elizabeth II

The First World War took place between 1914 and 1918. Who was King during this time? George V

Who was the shortest reigning monarch? Edward VIII

Who is Elizabeth’s Uncle? Edward VIII

Who was Queen Victoria’s grandson? George V

The Second World War took place from 1939 to 1945. Who was the monarch during this time? George VI

What happened to Edward VIII and George VI’s Uncle? He died from flu aged 28.

Why do you think Queen Victoria moved to Balmoral Castle? She was mourning her husband’s death, she may have wanted to escape the memories, or attention from the public.

Why did Edward VIII have to give up his Kingship to marry a divorced woman? It was frowned upon for a member of the royal family to marry someone who had been married before.

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