Friday 9 September 2022

Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022


Yesterday, Buckingham Palace announced the sad news that the Queen, Elizabeth II, had died at the age of 96. 

The Queen is our longest reigning monarch and was on the throne for 70 years.  You can find out all about her life and reign in a special article on the BBC’s Newsround website.

You might also like to check out this special edition of the Sky Kids children’s new series FYI, recommended by First News, a weekly newspaper for children to which the Library subscribes. Presented by children, this programme includes accounts from children who actually met the Queen, as well as advice from experts on how to deal with being upset about the news of the Queen’s death.  Click here to view.


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