What is a coronation? | Coronation Club (Episode 1)
Join Aaron and Sophie to peek behind the scenes of Westminster Abbey, which has been the coronation church for nearly 1,000 years. This first Coronation Club episode is a fun interactive overview for children of what a coronation is, where it takes place and why. Is it a party, a performance or something else?
Visit the Coronation Club website to download the activity pack to support you as you join in all the activities, games and challenges.
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In this episode you can:
00:00:25 Investigate the word ‘Coronation’
00:01:26 Hear a story about where coronations happen
00:03:38 Explore a special spot in the Abbey
00:05:36 Find out why churches and coronations go together
00:07:10 Play ‘Coronation Bingo’
00:10:55 Pop to Westminster Hall to think about celebration food and coronation banquets
00:12:30 Challenge yourself in a Queen’s Quiz
00:13:57 Get creative to make a mosaic
