What are the key roles for the monarch as Head of State?
Visit the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace to discover how the mews supports the monarchy in the many differnt tasks that the job requires. Explore the historic pageantry, the symbols of power on display during the ornate processions and the beautiful carriages used to convey the Royal Family and their important guests.
Session Learning Objectives:
- Learn about King Charles lII's approach to the role as British Monarch and Head of State
- Examine the requirements of the role the Head of State in the UK and discover how the Royal Mews supports the monarch in that role
- Discover the importance of events such as the Coronation and symbols of power to the British State.
In this session children will:
- Take part in an interactive tour the ornate coaches and historic stables at the Mews
- Handle objects linked to the role of the Mews and discover what it is like to sit in a carriage
- Use 360 digital imagery to explore the inside of the Gold State Coach
Session times: 10:30 or 12:30
Duration: 90 minutes
Available on: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays - 4 March-31 October 2024
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Link your British Values visit to Westminster Abbey
Visit Westminster Abbey and stand on the spot where kings and queens have been crowned since 1066, see the tombs of medieval kings and queens and find out about the Abbey’s important role today.
For more information visit Westminster Abbey Schools
Visits can be booked through the Education Department by emailing [email protected]
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