Comparing queens worksheet

Here’s a clear KS1 worksheet description you can use, written for a teacher pack or planning document:

Comparing Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria – KS1 Worksheet

This worksheet helps children learn about two significant British monarchs, Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria, by identifying similarities and differences in their lives and reigns.

Children are given a series of simple statements about both queens (for example: “lived in a palace”, “ruled for a very long time”, “had children”, “had photographs taken”). Pupils must read each statement and tick whether it applies to both queens (Same) or only one queen (Different).

The task supports understanding of chronology, monarchy, and key historical facts in an accessible KS1 format.

Learning Objective

• To recognise similarities and differences between two British monarchs.

Task

• Read each statement carefully.
• Decide if it is Same (applies to both queens) or Different (applies to only one queen).
• Tick the correct box.

Skills Developed

• Historical understanding
• Comparison skills
• Reading comprehension
• Early chronology awareness

Extension Sheet

For greater challenge, pupils are asked to write one key fact about each queen and explain why each monarch is significant in British history.

Task

• Write one important fact about Queen Victoria.
• Write one important fact about Queen Elizabeth II.
• Say why each queen is important or remembered.

Example prompts (support):

• What did she achieve during her reign?
• How did she change Britain?
• Why do people still learn about her today?

If you want, I can also turn this into a printable worksheet layout with statements and tick boxes or add a word bank for SEND/KS1 support.