The Kings and Queens of England

Explore the political and moral significance of the famous and more obscure incidents in the lives of Britain's monarchs

An authoritative and accessible history of the kings and queens of England from the warrior kings of the Dark Ages to King Charles III.

The lives of the kings and queens of England include some of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Great Britain.

Whether it’s William the Conqueror’s slaying of Harold Godwinson, Henry VIII’s readiness to behead his unfortunate wives, Elizabeth I’s chastity, or the glamour of the young Elizabeth II, these monarchs hold both legendary and symbolic positions in the public imagination.

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