Coronation debate topics

Key stage

KS3; KS4; Post-16

Subject

History

Collection

Coronations

Format

PPT (4mb)

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Illustration of King George IV's coronation in Westminster Abbey in 1821, representing a selection of coronation debate topics

Overview

Spark discussion in your classrooms in the context of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles in 2023. Covering the religious significance, the national significance and the representation of society, these topics could be used within a traditional debate, to kickstart a research task or as a written essay question.

Learning objectives

  • To think critically about coronations of the past and present using this selection of debate topics