Royal funeral assembly for secondary
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Overview
Discuss the differences between a State and Royal Ceremonial Funeral in the context of the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. By examining the events of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s funerals, this assembly will give pupils an overview of recent royal funerals.
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
