Children to get special book about Queen Elizabeth II

May 3, 2022

Primary

school children are to be given a special book as a keepsake to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.

Famous quotes from the Queen, along South African President Nelson Mandela, are to feature in the book.

It will be be handed out in schools across the UK, according to the Department of Education.

Facts on the coronation ceremony, information about notable kings and queens and a timeline of Queen Elizabeth’s life will feature in a book aimed at celebrating the Queen.

Created with the help of royal experts and historians, ‘The Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration’ will allow children to trace the highlights of the royal reign through a story featuring a young girl called Isabella.

She is told all about the Queen and this year’s Jubilee during a visit to her Great Granny Joyce’s house.

The illustrated reference book is being made available from mid-May and children can personalise their own copies.

The book, which will also be available in shops, is also part of the National Literacy Trust’s Platinum Jubilee Royal Reading Challenge.

A concert, street parties and an extra bank holiday for the Jubilee weekend itself from June 2 to 5 are among a series of events which are being held to help celebrate the landmark royal occasion.