Kings and Queens of England
Introduction
There have been 61 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of approximately 1200 years. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, in which the monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government. The reigning king or queen is the country’s head of state. All political power rests with the prime minister (the head of government) and the cabinet, and the monarch must act on their advice.
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Kings and Queens of England and BritainEnglish HeritageWelcome to our guide to kings and queens, where you can learn about England’s history, discover more about our sites and find loads of fun things to watch, read and do! Here’s what we’ve got in store for you:
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Ten Minute English and British History #03 -The Early Anglo-Saxons and the Mercian SupremacyHistory Matters
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Ten Minute English and British History #05 -The Vikings and the Danelaw |
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Ten Minute English and British History #04 -Alfred the Great and the Rise of Wessex |
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Ten Minute English and British History #06 - The Birth of England |
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Ten Minute English and British History #08 - 1066 and the Norman Conquest |
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A Brief History of the Normans | Animated HistoryEnglish Heritage |
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Harold vs William - Whose Crown? | Animated HistoryEnglish Heritage
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Ten Minute English and British History #11 - King John and the Magna Carta |
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What is Magna Carta?The British Library |
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Horrible Histories Song - Magna Carta 800 Years - CBBC |
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History vs. Henry VIIIMark Robinson and Alex Gendler
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Ten Minute English and British History #18 - The Late Tudors: Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada
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Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England
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BrainPOP UK - Queen Elizabeth I
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Tales From English Folklore #4: Charles II and the Oak TreeIn our latest English folktale, follow King Charles II on his escape from the Battle of Worcester to Boscobel House, where the locals helped him into a rather ingenious hiding place... |
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The Execution of Charles I: Killing a KingOn the 30th January 1649, King Charles I was executed outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall. His trial was a momentous event in British history. He was found guilty of treason - a ‘tyrant, traitor, murderer and Public Enemy’. What led to this unprecedented killing of a king? |
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Ten Minute English and British History #20 - The English Civil WarHistory Matters
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Britain's Bloody Crown: The Mad King Ep 1 of 4 (Wars of the Roses Documentary) | Timeline |
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The Betrayal Of The Kingmaker | Britain's Bloody Crown | Timeline |
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Did King Richard III Kill His Nephews In Their Sleep? | Britain's Bloody Crown | Timeline
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How A Mother's Love Ended The War Of The Roses | Britain's Bloody Crown | Timeline |
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Learn About Queens Throughout History | Compilation | Horrible Histories |
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1953. Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: 'The Crowning Ceremony' |
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Kings and Queens of England and BritainHistoric UKClick the image opposite to find out more or follow this LINK
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Kings and Queens of England and BritainBritannica OnlineClick the image opposite to find out more or follow this LINK |
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