Queen Victoria: The woman who redefined Britain’s monarchy

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

However

To refuse (to do something)

To deny (something)

To criticise (someone/ something)

To rely on (someone/ something)

To ban (someone/ something)

Wise

Miserable

To show off

Stubborn

To be raised

Despite

To boost (something)

Utterly

To catch a glimpse (of something/ someone)

Wounded

To mourn

To be lit up

To get your way

To sway (someone/ something)

Hefty

To tarnish (something)

Heir

A will

To earn your keep

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

What do you know about the following topics?

1.       A queen in waiting

2.       A controlled childhood

3.       Victoria becomes Queen

4.       A slightly chaotic coronation

5.       The Bedchamber Crisis

6.       A royal white wedding

7.       Victoria survives an assassination attempt

8.       A new royal family

9.       Love affair with Scotland

10.     A new parliamentary tradition

11.     Victoria and Albert redefine what it means to be Queen

12.     The Victoria Cross

13.     Royal photographs sold to the public

14.     The death of Albert

15.     Victoria returns to the public eye

16.     The Queen who become an Empress

17.     A new favourite from India

18.     The Golden Jubilee defines ‘brand Victoria’

19.     The Diamond Jubilee celebrates Empire

20.     The end of the Victorian age