Make the most out of your visit to the exhibition
About this learning resource
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This guide supports school groups preparing for an onsite visit to the Kensington Palace to see the Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition including background information and suggested questions to use with your learners before, during and after your visit.
Discover the story of Punjabi princess and suffragette icon, Sophia Duleep Singh and five women who shaped her extraordinary life. This is a unique opportunity to connect past and present, exploring British South Asian heritage and the role of women in shaping social change.
From Maharani Jind Kaur’s defiance against British rule to Princess Catherine’s humanitarian work during the Second World War, these stories encourage reflection on activism, belonging, and equality, issues that remain relevant today.
The guide includes:
- booking information
- introduction to the Exhibition and its key themes
- suggested activities for before, during and after your visit.
Thumbnail image © Peter Bance Collection
Resource Information
Key Stage
- Home Educators
- International Schools
- KS3 (age 11-14)
- KS4 (age 15-16)
- KS5 (age 16+)
- SEND
Subjects
- History
- PSHE
- Citizenship
Topic
- 20th & 21st Century
- Victorians
- Migration
- Diverse Histories
Type
- Before you visit
Palace
- Kensington Palace
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