Презентация на тему: "Королева Елизавета II. Урок, посвященный жизни королевы Елизаветы II"

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21st April 1926 – 8th September 2022

Who Was Queen Elizabeth II?
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Princess Elizabeth, later to become Queen Elizabeth II, was born on 21st April 1926 in Mayfair, London.
She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
The Queen’s birthday was officially celebrated in Britain on the second Saturday of June each year. This special day was referred to as ‘The Trooping of the Colour’.
The Queen was known as the British Sovereign.

Trooping of the Colour
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Elizabeth’s Family
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In 1936, King Edward VIII stepped down from the throne.
Elizabeth, along with her sister Margaret, became princesses when King George VI, their father, was crowned. Their mother became Queen Elizabeth.
Do you know the name of the other man in this photograph?
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Sir Winston Churchill. He was the British prime minister from 1940-1945 and 1951-1955.
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Princess Elizabeth’s Youth
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Princess Elizabeth was taught at home, not at school. She studied art and music and enjoyed drama and swimming.
When she was 11, she joined the Girl Guides.
She undertook her first public engagement on her 16th birthday, when she inspected the soldiers of the Grenadier Guards. They guard the royal residences.
During the Second World War, she served in the army as a mechanic.

The Royal Family
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Princes Elizabeth got married in Westminster Abbey on 20th November 1947, when she was 21 years old.
She married Prince Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, who was the son of Prince Andrew of Greece.
In 1948, their first child, The Prince of Wales (Prince Charles), was born. 
Two years later, The Princess Royal (Princess Anne), was born. The Queen went on to have two more children: The Duke of York (Prince Andrew) in 1960 and The Earl of Wessex (Prince Edward) in 1964.

A New Queen
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In 1952, when she was just 25, Princess Elizabeth’s father, King George VI, died. Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya when she heard the sad news. She immediately returned home and was proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II two days later.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation took place in 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London.
In 2012, she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee which marked 60 years since her accession to the throne. In 2022, she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as monarch.
proclaim – Make something official. 
coronation – Ceremony of crowning a king or queen.
How do you think Princess Elizabeth felt when she became Queen?
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The Role of The Queen
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The Queen carried out many important tasks on behalf of the nation.
The Queen was Head of the Church of England. She appointed bishops and archbishops on the advice of the prime minister.
The Queen was Head of the Armed Forces.
She was the only person who could declare and end war with other countries.
appoint - To arrange who will take the position.
impartial - Not supporting any particular side.
The Queen had to be impartial in matters of government and was never allowed to vote. However, she met weekly with the prime minister and opened parliament, amongst other duties.

Representing the Country
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As Head of State, The Queen travelled abroad on official state visits. She also invited other Heads of State from around the world to visit the UK.
The Queen represented the country at times of celebration or sorrow. One of her most important duties was on Remembrance Sunday, when The Queen laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in London to remember members of the armed forces who had died fighting for their country.
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The Queen and the Commonwealth
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The Commonwealth is a group of 54 countries, almost all of which were formerly under British rule as part of the British Empire.
After becoming independent, many countries decided that they still wanted to remain within the Commonwealth. The Queen was Head of the Commonwealth and made visits to Commonwealth countries during her reign.

Commonwealth Games
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The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event which involves athletes from Commonwealth countries. The Queen often attended the games to open or close them.
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The Queen’s Homes
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Her Majesty's official London residence was Buckingham Palace but she also spent lots of time at Windsor Castle.
The Royal Family chose to use the name ‘Windsor’ as their surname after Windsor Castle.

Favourite Places
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The Queen loved Scotland. She spent her summers at Balmoral Castle. Her official residence in Scotland was The Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh.
The Queen also enjoyed spending time at Sandringham House in Norfolk, which she inherited from her father.
Balmoral
Sandringham

The Diamond Jubilee
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In 2012, The Queen celebrated her Diamond Jubilee. She had been Queen for 60 years. Celebrations and parties were held across the country.
The Diamond Jubilee Pageant took place on the Thames and included 1000 boats assembled from across the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh travelled in the Royal Barge which formed the centrepiece of the flotilla.
A huge concert was performed outside Buckingham Palace and a service at St Paul’s Cathedral rounded off The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
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Long-Reigning Monarch
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Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British monarch. She surpassed her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years and seven months.
During her lifetime, she had 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
At the time of her death, she had reigned for 70 years.
Did you ever see, or meet, The Queen?
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Events in the Life of The Queen
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1930
1920
1950
1940
1970
1960
1980
2010
2000
2030
1926
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary is born.
1952
King George VI dies and she becomes Queen.
1977
The Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
2002
Princess Margaret and The Queen Mother die.
2016
The Queen turns 90.
2015
The Queen becomes the longest-serving monarch.
1992
A fire destroys part of Windsor Castle.
1964
The Queen’s youngest child is born.
1936
Her father becomes King.
1990
2021
Prince Philip, dies.
2020
2022
Queen Elizabeth II, dies.

Where on this timeline would you put the following events?
1997 – Princess Diana is killed in a road accident.
1982 – Prince Andrew returns safely from the Falklands War.
1973 – The Queen opens the Sydney Opera House.
1953 – Princess Elizabeth is crowned Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.
2012 – The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee.
1926
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary is born.
1952
King George VI dies and Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen.
1977
The Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
2002
Princess Margaret and The Queen Mother die.
1936
King George VI is crowned.
1964
The Queen’s youngest child is born.
1992
A fire destroys part of Windsor Castle.
2015
The Queen becomes the longest-serving monarch.

Fun Facts About The Queen
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She had nine thrones; six at Buckingham Palace!
In 1954, she became the first serving monarch to circumnavigate the globe on a six month round-the-world tour with her husband.
For her 6th birthday, she was given a miniature Welsh cottage.
She ‘sat’ for her portrait to be painted over 130 times!
She was the first, and so far the only, female member of the Royal Family to serve in the armed forces.
Corgis were her favourite dogs. She owned more than 30 of them during her reign. She also liked Dorgis – a cross between a Corgi and a Dachshund.
She was 5'4" (160cm) tall. 
She sent cards to congratulate people when they reached the age of 100.

Reflection
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For most British people, The Queen has been the only monarch of their lifetime.
You may be feeling shocked and saddened by her death. You might like to speak with an adult after the lesson.
You may want to pay your respect by taking a moment of silence to remember The Queen.