Monarchs

Monarchs

For the rulers of nations past and present.

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King George V decided the change the family name to Windsor due to the very strong feeling of dislike towards German's at the time. King George V ruled Britain throughout the first Word War, between ...

King George IV

People; Monarchs

King George IV became king in 1820, before that he was regent, and acting king, while his father was ill and suffering fits of madness. The King built Brighton's pavilion.

King Charles II

People; Monarchs

King Charles II was crowned king of Scotland in 1651. When Richard Cromwell, who was lord protector of England at the time, was abdicated Charles returned to London. King Charles II was only 13 when ...

King Charles I

People; Monarchs

King Charles I came to the throne when his elder brother Henry died in 1612. King Charles I was king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1625

James II

People; Monarchs

King James II was king of England and Scotland (as James VII) from 1685 when he was crowned. King James II was only 15 when he escaped to France in 1648 disguised as a young girl. King James II was ...

Queen Anne

People; Monarchs

Queen Anne was the daughter of James II and Anne Hyde. Queen Anne was queen of Great Britain and Ireland between 1702 and 1714. Her nickname was Brandy Nan because of her alleged taste for fine ...

King George I

People; Monarchs

George I is the first German-born king of Britain. George was declared: George by the Grace of God and king of Great Britain, France and Ireland, on 1st August 1714. King George I set the record at ...