Who is this? What do we know about Henry VIII? True or false? • Henry VIII was born in 1991 • Henry VIII had 3 children • Henry VIII executed four of his wives • Henry VIII loved eating and drinking and having expensive parties Who was king or queen after Henry VIII died? a. Edward VI b. Mary I c. Elizabeth I Who is this? Friday 6th March 2020 Who is Queen Elizabeth II? WILF: 1. Understand that Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of England 2. Learn facts about Queen Elizabeth II 3. Write facts about Queen Elizabeth II We have learnt lots about Henry VIII, who was king of England a long time ago. This week, we are going to learn all about Elizabeth II, who is currently our queen. This time line shows when Henry VIII was king and when 1491 Elizabeth II was Queen. Henry VIII is born 1926 1854 Your teachers 1547 Elizabeth II Great Fire of were born Henry VIII born dies Gateshead 2021 Today 1509 1666 1837-1901 Henry VIII Great Fire of Victorians 2013-2014 becomes London You were king 1952 born Elizabeth II becomes Queen Who is Queen Elizabeth II? Elizabeth was born on 21st April 1926 as Princess Elizabeth. She was born in Mayfair, an area of London. Elizabeth II’s family She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York. The Duke of York (her dad) later became King George VI. George VI Elizabeth Elizabeth II as a baby Elizabeth II’s family George VI Elizabeth II (Elizabeth II’s (as a teenager) father) Elizabeth (Elizabeth II’s mother) Elizabeth II’s sister, Margaret The Royal Family Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh have four children: 1. In 1948, the Queen's first child Prince Charles was born – 2. In 1950, Princess Prince of Wales. Anne was born – Princess Royal. 3. In 1960, Prince Andrew was born – Duke of York. 4. In 1964, Prince Edward was born – Earl of Wessex. The pictures show the children now and when they were about 20. The Royal Family Queen Elizabeth II and the Philip, They also have nine great Duke of Edinburgh have eight grandchildren: grandchildren including 2 who are • Savannah Phillips well known - Prince William and • Isla Phillips Prince Harry. • Mia Tindall • Prince William • Lena Tindall • Prince Harry • Prince George of • Peter Phillips Cambridge • Zara Phillips • Princess Charlotte of Cambridge • Princess Beatrice • Prince Louis of Cambridge • Princess Eugenie • Archie Mountbatten • Lady Louise Windsor Windsor • James Viscount Severns • August Brooksbank The Role of the Queen • The Queen does not govern the country, but does carry out many important tasks. • The Queen is Head of the Church of England. She appoints Bishops and Archbishops on the advice of the Prime Minister. • The Queen is Head of the Armed Forces. She is the only person who can declare and end war with other countries. • The Queen is not allowed to vote. However, she meets weekly with the Prime Minister. Photo courtesy of (Michael [email protected]) - granted under reative commons licence – attribution The National Anthem ‘God Save the King’ was a patriotic song first performed in London in 1745. Today, it is known as the National Anthem. God save our gracious Queen! Long live our noble Queen! God save the Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the Queen. The Longest-Reigning Monarch Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has served for 69 years and is the longest-reigning monarch. This means she has been Queen for the longest amount of time. Photo courtesy of (Archive New [email protected]) - granted under reative commons licence – attribution Fun Facts About the Queen • I have nine thrones; six at Buckingham Palace! • I have ‘sat’ for my portrait to be painted over 130 times! • I send telegrams to congratulate people who reach the age of 100. • I was the first, and so far the only, female member of the Royal Family to serve in the armed forces. • Corgis are my favourite dogs. I have owned more than 30 corgis during my reign. Your task: Create a family tree for Queen Elizabeth II Answers.