On Monday, September 19, Queen Elizabeth will be laid to rest. It’s a sad day for the nation but also an occasion to appreciate how much she gave to the people of the United Kingdom.
Her funeral will mark the death of the longest reigning Monarch in our history. So, it’s certainly a memorable day and an event to mark.
Like so many, you may want to take in the service and have a chance to spend a few moments appreciating the lifelong service that her majesty gave. This is not always easy with children to care for. Perhaps your children will sit with you and watch the important parts of the ceremony or be fascinated by the horses and soldiers on display. Or, it may be that they are too young to be interested and need some kind of alternative entertainment.
If your children are of the latter persuasion, then we’ve come up with some ideas to keep them occupied so they are still joining in with the Royal occasion in their own way.
Perhaps some ideas from the following list might appeal to them – and you. The good news is many of the items we mention were originally brought out for the Queen’s Jubilee and can be reused or found at lowers costs.
Royal-related activities for children
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Children with a crafty bent love fashioning their own crowns. There are lots of inexpensive crown sets you can buy. These gold ones come with rhinestones and alphabet letters to stick on.
If you don’t already have Union Jack bunting, get the children to make some celebratory royal paper chains with these blue, red and white paper strips that they can string together.
If you don’t have enough time for baking, the children can still enjoy using these crown cookie cutters on their playdough. Why not get some other royal-related cutters too?
The great thing with stick-on tattoos is that they’ll come off again – but not before the young ones have had plenty of time wondering where to stick them in the first place. Most stick-on tattoos these days are waterproof, sweat-proof and can last for up to five days.
What little doesn’t one love playing with stickers? This book, originally released for the Jubilee, will appeal to their creative side. It’s also an excellent way to talk about what’s happening with the royals today.
If your children haven’t already read Paddington at the Palace, then now is the perfect time to do so. A lovely heart-warming, and funny book, it will appeal to everyone who turns the pages.
A great way to introduce the royal family to your children, these playing cards will also ensure there’s plenty of fun in the process.
Meanwhile, to make it a celebration of all that the Queen has given us, why not stick up some red, white and blue balloons, and fly some small union jack flags too?