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King Charles III's coronation: royalty in the modern world

On Saturday May 6th 2023, King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London. Is there a place for royalty in the modern world? And what common themes connect news stories about the monarchy?

Published 21 April 2023

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Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Learn and use vocabulary specific to news stories about royalty
  • Identify common themes
  • Discuss different perspectives about whether or not there is a place for royalty in the modern world

This resource was created as part of Festival 2023. See the student discussions here.

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