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Kings and Queens of England Bingo Cards

A game for a British history lesson or a jubilee-themed gathering. Cards are filled with real English monarchs — Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Victoria — and the first to a full line calls it.

Free to design and print · edit any square · 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5

Kings and queens of England bingo turns a lesson on the English monarchy into a game a class plays together. Use it in a history unit, keep the rulers below or swap in the reigns you are studying, and cards print in a couple of minutes.

Because every card is shuffled from the same square list, no two students get the same grid, so a whole class can play at once and each person still hunts for their own monarchs to mark off.

Squares for an English monarchs card
  • William the Conqueror
  • Henry VIII
  • Elizabeth I
  • Queen Victoria
  • Henry V
  • Richard the Lionheart
  • King John
  • Edward the Confessor
  • Mary I
  • Charles I
  • James I
  • Elizabeth II
  • George III
  • Henry II
  • Richard III
  • Edward I
  • Anne
  • William III
  • George VI
  • Edward VII
  • Stephen
  • Henry VII
  • Charles II
  • Edward VI

These are just a starting point — swap in your own words in the editor before you print.

Ideas for your game

  • Match it to your timeline

    Set the squares to the reigns in your unit so each monarch you cover lets a student mark a square and place the ruler in the right century.

  • Add a fact for each ruler

    Call out one event or detail per monarch before marking, so the game doubles as a quick review of who reigned and what defined their time.

  • Print a stack or play on phones

    Print a tidy batch for the class, or share one link and a QR code so students mark monarchs from their seats as you name each reign aloud.

Editable and printable

Edit every square. Open the card in the editor, keep the suggested squares or replace them with your own words, emoji, or photos, and pick a theme that fits the day.

Print a whole set at once. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so every player gets a unique grid. Print to standard letter or A4 paper on any home printer — or order professionally printed cards shipped to your door.

Or play live. Share one link and a QR code and the whole room plays from their phones, in person or over video.

Questions

How do I make English monarchs bingo for free?

Open the editor, pick a theme, keep the suggested monarchs or type your own list, and print. A basic set is free to design and print at home.

Are these real English monarchs?

Yes. The squares list real kings and queens of England across the centuries, so the card works as a genuine study aid for a history class.

How many cards do I need?

One per student. Each card is randomly shuffled from the same square list, so any size class can play and still get unique grids to fill.

Can I print them on regular paper?

Yes. The print view is sized for standard letter and A4 paper, so any home printer works, and you can also order professionally printed cards.

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