The Times Queen Elizabeth II: Commemorating her life and reign 1926 – 2022

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Children in state-funded primary schools will receive a free commemorative book to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee from this month. Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said: “Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee, and Her Majesty’s dignity, commitment and grace continues to inspire people all over the world. The Department for Education commissioned a commemorative book ‘Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration’ as a gift to all children in state-funded primary school education in the UK. It is written for a reading age of 9 to 10 years old, upper key stage 2. Paper Source: Our books are made from responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

In the story, Isabella sifts through Great Granny Joyce’s treasure box of souvenirs, which act as introductions to the contents of the book. These include recent and historical events across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, inspirational people, landmark innovations and inventions, and a selection of the best art, design, and culture. The book will also help children understand how the four nations came together as one United Kingdom, including details such as Owain Glyndwr’s rebellion against the English in 1400 to take the title of ‘Prince of Wales’, on the journey to the Queen’s reign which continues to this day. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said: "Queen Elizabeth II is the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee and Her Majesty’s dignity, commitment and grace continues to inspire people all over the world. Millions of children will soon receive their own commemorative Jubilee book, celebrating and showcasing the Queen’s incredible living legacy. Designed as an official once-in-a-lifetime commemoration of the Platinum Jubilee and written in collaboration with royal experts and historians, the book will tell the story of a young girl, Isabella, visiting her Great Granny Joyce who tells her about the Queen and this year’s Jubilee. The keepsakes in the box prompt descriptions of the lives of inspirational people, important art, design, and cultural achievements, and landmark innovations and inventions. These include construction of the Channel tunnel, the election of Margaret Thatcher – the first female prime minister – and the creation of the world wide web.England by 11 July 2022, the distributor will notify schools about their deliveries by 4 July at the latest Children in state-funded primary schools across the United Kingdom will, from mid-May, begin to receive a free commemorative book to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. This Personalised Queen Elizabeth II Newspaper Book is bound in beautiful red leatherette and can be embossed with the recipient’s Name on the cover. A momentous gift to commemorate a Queen that captured hearts across generations, this Personalised Queen Elizabeth II Book can be preserved inside a premium, complimentary gift case, which will keep it safe and protected for the future. How is your Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative book personalised?

Instead they asked in March to leave it to schools to request their copies. It has been described as having taken an Anglocentric line that did not give due regard to the history of the devolved countries of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The book explains what the Platinum Jubilee is and why it is a significant milestone in Her Majesty’s reign. It covers: This release is the latest in Pitkin’s longstanding and much-loved books on the royal family, which started in 1947 with the release of Princess Elizabeth’s Wedding Day. It was a first in two senses: both the first souvenir guidebook to be published on the royal wedding, and the very first book to be published by Pitkin. 75 years on, Pitkin remains at the forefront of royal publishing, with titles ranging from illustrated biographies of members of the royal family and important occasions to portraits of historical monarchs.

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A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Primary school children living with parents serving in HM forces overseas and in Ministry of Defence schools will receive the book via the MoD.