British Monarchs
Richard II King 1377-1399
Richard II son of the Black Prince and Grandson of Edward III what kind of a King would he make coming to the throne at just 9 years old, confronting the Peasants Revolt and growing-up with the burden of kingship. Follow his timeline and chronology of the events that shape his life and impact on his kingdom.
Read MoreDuke of Windsor Sends his Best to Winston Churchill
A British King had abdicated for the woman he loved, some 18 years later he would make a rare and awkward film appearance on the occassion of Winston Churchill’s 80th. Had the political climate thawed after the tragedy of a family divided and the Duke wanted to pay tribute and honour an old friend and loyal servant of the nation. An intriguing moment that might be repeated, see he video and follow our new Windsor period on Intriguing History.
Read MoreAct of Settlement 1701
Act of Settlement 1701 ensures that preference is given to Sophia and her issues as Elector of Hanover if William or Anne die without a surviving heir. In effect it bypasses the stronger hereditary claim of the Stuarts and ensues that the Enligh Monarch will remain Protestant.
Read MoreKing John vs the Church
King John vs the church, is this what was behind King Johns road towards Magna Carta? Was this a King who did not fear God and a country little bothered by its isolation from Rome?
Read MoreAethelwulf King of Wessex
Aethelwulf King of Wessex whose son Alfred the Great becomes one of Britain’s most charismatic and influential monarchs
Read MoreEdward II King of England
Edward II King of England 1284-1327 Edward II King of England’s mother sought to depose her own son. It cannot be the sign of a strong kingship surely? Judge for yourself with this brief summary timeline, family trees and short narrative of the life of Edward II, king of England. Acceding to the throne in 1307 Edward II’s reign…
Read MoreEdward I King of England
Born to an unenviable heritage with the infamous John as his grand-father and Henry III a failing father how would Edward I change the tide that had swept before him? Was it even possible and how would his life map-out and impact on the development and history of Britain? Find out about Edward’s reign and timeline of major events, his ancestors and descendents and family tree here as part of our Plantagenet collection.
Read MoreFontevraud Abbey and The Plantagenets
What is the connection between Fontevraud Abbey and the Plantagenet rulers of the 12th and 13th century and why are two kings and two queens buried there?
Read MoreMagna Carta Translation 1225
The translation of King Henry III’s 1225 Magna Carta in the revised charter of 1215
Read MoreKing John’s Will
King John’s will or testament is held in the Worcester Cathedral archive, it is the oldest original will of any English monarch and is concerned with securing succession.
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