June Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Hollywood singer and actress born on 10th June 1922, famous for ‘The Wizard of Oz’
  2. 4. British monarch crowned on 2nd June 1838, whose reign ushered in an era of industry and empire
  3. 7. Roman goddess, ‘Queen of the Gods’ after whom the month of June is named
  4. 10. Coronation at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953 watched by millions across Britain
  5. 11. First wife of Henry VIII, married on 11th of June 1509
  6. 12. Hollywood screen icon born on 1st June 1926 and famous for ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’
Down
  1. 2. Allied landings in Normandy marking a major turning point of World War II on 6th June 1944
  2. 3. ‘_________s’ Week’: Annual UK campaign starting on the first Monday in June, launched in 1984, recognising and thanking those who give their time to support others
  3. 5. Roman ruler who reformed the calendar and helped make June the sixth month rather than the fourth month.
  4. 6. Traditional June flower linked with romance, beauty and English gardens
  5. 8. ‘_____ Carta’: Historic 1215 charter limiting the powers of the English king
  6. 9. June birthstone formed inside oysters and often worn in necklaces