The Coronation Church
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Overview
Discover the significance of Westminster Abbey as the coronation church with this KS2 lesson, designed to last for one hour. Pupils will find out about the history of the Coronation Chair, coronation regalia and how Westminster Abbey has prepared for a coronation in the past. Throughout the lesson, tasks include a card-sorting activity and a comprehension exercise to consolidate understanding.
Learning objectives
- To learn that Westminster Abbey is the coronation church and all monarchs are crowned there
- To understand how the Abbey gets ready for a coronation
- To find out what it’s like to experience a coronation ceremony
