King Charles presides over his first State Opening of Parliament in a show of ancient British ceremonial tradition
Behold, the famous and infamous figures of the… This is the updated poster design featuring monarchs from 1066 to the present which now includes King Charles III. Purchase copies exclusively …
Several European monarchs have abdicated within the last few years (and the abdication of Japan’s emperor is forthcoming). This has prompted the question - British History, Featured, Royal History, Royals
Beyond the 15 nations under the British monarchy, 28 other countries still have a ruling monarch. Here's a look at the world's monarchies.
Richard Cromwell (4 October 1626 12 July 1712) was Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland, and one of only two commoners to become the English head of state, the other being his father, Oliver Cromwell, from whom he inherited the position. On his father's death Richard became Lord Protect
On this day in royal history 1st - 16th January. Featuring the Princess of Wales, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Richard II, Katharine of Aragon.
To understand the decision, we must first consider the historical context surrounding the British monarchy. The monarchy's traditi...
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NORWAY's Royal Family is celebrating the first female heir to the throne in centuries by releasing three new stunning portraits.
In a fit of anger her majesty Queen Elizabeth II issued the following letter to the citizens of United States of America To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Q…
The Stuart or Stewart period of England was a dramatic period in history, while a great deal was contributed to the arts, to innovations in industry, science and the humanities. It was a major age of change, heading from the older Tudor...
In this form of government, a monarch is the acting head of state, but most actual political power is held by a constitutionally organized body.
Sophia Dorothea of Hanover was born on 26 March 1687 at the Leineschloss in Hanover as the daughter of the then Hereditary Prince of Brunswick-Lüneburg, later King George I of Great Britain, and Sophia Dorothea of Celle. Her elder brother became King George II of Great Britain in 1727. Her parents’ marriage had quickly turned [read more]
On November 7, 2023, King Charles III opened Parliament for the first time in his reign at the Houses of Parliament. Queen Camilla joined Ki...
October 2016 saw the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, the event in history during which England gained a new King and a new Royal family. English Heritage led the way with a series of T…
Edward II ruled from 1307 to 1325. He was the first English royal to be bestowed with the title of Prince of Wales. Edward II was also the first medieval monarch to be usurped. His reign saw England defeated by Robert Bruce at Bannockburn. His court saw unrest among the barons due to his promotion
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A look at several decades of meetings between Elizabeth II and the men and women who headed the British government.
Charles and his wife remained at Balmoral overnight after racing up to Scotland to be at the bedside of the Queen, whose death was announced to the nation yesterday evening.
