Monarchs

Monarchs

For the rulers of nations past and present.

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Catherine the Great

People; Monarchs

She took power after a conspiracy deposed her husband, Peter III (1728–1762), and her reign saw the high point of the Russian nobility. Peter III, under pressure from the nobility, had already ...

King George VI did not expect to become king, he was the shy brother of Edward VIII who only took the thrown when Edward abdicated. King George VI ruled during World War two and bravely refused to ...

Queen Elizabeth II

People; Monarchs

Queen Elizabeth II is the current queen and monarch of Britain. Taking over at the age of 26, Elizabeth took the thrown in 1952. Queen Elizabeth II was the first monarch who had their coronation ...

King Edward VII

People; Monarchs

King Edward VII is the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. King Edward VII was given the title of Price of Wales immediately after his birth. He became king at an old age of 60, when most ...

King William IV

People; Monarchs

King William IV was king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830. The King became known as the Sailor King after joining the navy from just 13 years old. During his reign King William IV saw the ...

Queen Victoria

People; Monarchs

Queen Victoria is known for her part in the industrial revolution. The Queen took Britain and turned it into a rich, powerful and confident country. Queen Victoria took the record for the longest ...

King Edward VIII

People; Monarchs

King Edward VIII ruled for only 325 days. He abdicated the thrown so that he could marry his love Wallis Simpson. A king is not able to marry a divorced woman and become king, and Mrs Simpson was an ...