Royal funeral assembly for primary
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Overview
In light of the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, this assembly can be used to talk to primary school pupils about how royal funerals work. By looking at the events of George VI’s funeral, pupils will find out about the process of a State Funeral and a Christian funeral service.
Learning objectives
- To learn what happens at royal funerals (state and ceremonial)
- To understand what is meant by mourning
- To understand the role played by Westminster Abbey in royal funerals
