Articles related to "British Monarchy"

The British royal family certainly serves no political or governing purpose but that does not necessarily mean that they do not have a role to play in modern Britain.

Alfred the Great was the king of Wessex at the end of the 9th Century.

Edward the Elder was an Anglo-Saxon king who inherited the throne from his father, Alfred the Great.

Egbert was king of Wessex during Britain's Early Middle Ages and ruled from 802 until his death in 839.

King Ethelwulf of Wessex had a number of sons who also became kings following his death.

Offa was the King of Mercia from 757 until his death in July, 796. Offa came to the throne during a period of civil war following the assassination King Aethelbald.

Ethelwulf was the oldest son of King Egbert and ruled Wessex on behalf of his father, starting in 825.

With her regal decorum, the Queen picks up the pace and gets her family back in check to quiet the critics about facing the end of the monarchy.

In the famous Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," the seventh day brings seven swans a-swimming. What's so special about swans?

St. Edward's Crown has been used at the coronation of British sovereign since King Charles II.

Polls taken before Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada show that a lot of Canadians are not too excited about retaining ties with the British Royal Family.

Windsor Castle is an accessible and very popular tourist destination. Details of how to get there with notes about wheelchair access and parking.

The British monarch conducts all official business at Buckingham Palace.

Elizabeth I's Coronation was a grand spectacle intimately involving her subjects where she combined grandeur with the common touch. It was also a personal success.

The words "Why do we need to know this?" are often heard in the classroom. Historical novels are one way to get high school students engaged in learning about the past.

Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king.

The spirit that prompted the Boston Tea Party in 1773 has resurfaced in the wake of bailouts and spending packages as citizens nationwide take to the streets on April 15t

As the saying goes, "The pen is mightier than the sword". It seems very few things have the power to offend and liberate like works of literature.

Spencer Smith Park, a major city attraction and host to a variety of annual events, got its name from a tireless volunteer who kept the area by the waterfront tidy.

Many residents of this suburban community do not know much about the city they live in or its past. However, Burlington has an interesting and unique history.

Anarchy is often called chaos. Images abound of masked anarchists wearing black, kicking in plate glass windows of trendy coffee shops during the WTO protests in Seattle.

There are many different ways to die and just as many ways to write about a death. Here we look at some different options to consider when writing the death of a subject

Charles II fought for the English throne during the English Civil War, fighting Oliver Cromwell and his roundheads. His reign marks the Restoration period in England.

David Starkey is one of the greatest historians of all time, an excellent writer, an authoritative speaker and, at one time at least, Britain's rudest man.

Every year Edinburgh opens its doors to visitors to enjoy the Military Tattoo, the Fringe, Book Festival, International Festival and Film Festival.

Orwell ponders this notion of whether or not to shoot an elephant and uphold the law of the land, or to follow his true beliefs and rebel against colonial Britain.

These fascinating stories of historical figures and events are sure to stir the reader's interest in the social and political development of the British Isles.

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh is renowned for his controversial statements, but the husband of Queen Elizabeth II has worked tirelessly over the years on the Nation's behalf.

The Brabazon family (Earls of Meath) has continuously owned Killruddery Estate (Bray, County Wicklow) since 1618. Killruddery contains Ireland's oldest garden features.

Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- and 18th- century garden features. Early 19th century maintenance was ongoing; owners purchased cast-iron statues.

From 1603-1714, the Scottish royal House of Stuart also ruled England, Wales and Ireland but ultimately lost the British throne to what became the House of Windsor.

Robert Walpole was powerful enough to excite many satirists, but also to punish them. Here's how one politician changed the course of theatre history in the UK.

Those who got a taste of the Tudors by watching the popular HBO television series of the same name can now own a piece of that British royal line through stamps.

Clarence House has been a royal residence for over 150 years.

Sandringham House is one of the newer royal residences, but it has seen its share of important events.

St. James's Palace has been the backdrop for some of the most important events in the history of the Royal Family.

The U.S. government has honored its people's civil liberties through most of its history, allowing some serious infringements in time of actual or perceived peril.

A promise from the G-20 to crack down on the shadowy world of secret business transactions and movement of money has brought scrutiny to the island of Jersey.

William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle (1593-1676), published two manuals, setting out his 'New Method' for rearing, training and riding a horse.

The regalia contains the ceremonial objects used during coronations and State events.

The Magna Carta was originally intended as a peace treaty between the king and his barons, but it became the cornerstone of liberty in the English-speaking world.

For centuries Maundy Thursday, the day prior to Good Friday, has been observed by Christians marked with symbolism from the Last Supper.

The Sex Pistols played an indelible part in reshaping modern music, with an anarchic rage towards society and the music industry entrenching them in modern music history.

Windsor Castle is one of the Queen's official residences and is open to the public. Explore St George's Chapel, the State Apartments and Queen Mary's Dolls' House.

Taking a look at the ancestral history of the first president of the United States, just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.

Prime Minister Curtin believed appointing a member of the royal family would improve chances Britain maintained its commitment to Australia's defence during World War II.

James IV brought unity, international status and the Renaissance to Scotland but his foreign policies proved his downfall.

Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- 18th- and 19th - century garden features. Renovations, begun about 1840 and shaped by popular tastes, persist.

Rising from Elector of Hanover to the King of England at the age of 54, George I's ascension marked the beginning of the rule of the House of Hanover.

The extraordinary life and tragic death of Lady Diana Spencer, former Princess of Wales, is now the subject of a new comic book, Female Force: Princess Diana.