Charles III is King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. He is the oldest person to accede to the British throne, having become King at 73 years of age. In this instalment of “The House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the remarkable life of the longest-serving heir apparent…
The House of Windsor – Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest and oldest reigning monarch in British history; reigning for an incredible 70 years and 214 days.
In our latest blog of “The House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the remarkable life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
All you need to know about a Dual Monarchy….
As the Queen reaches another incredible reigning milestone, it is inevitable that at some point there will be a shift in the British monarchy. If the Queen does decide not to abdicate, but feels that she is unable to perform her royal duties to the fullest potential, there is an option for there to be a dual monarchy.
In our latest blog, we will be exploring all you need to know about a dual monarchy…
The Establishment of the House of Windsor
On the 17th July, 105 years ago, The Royal House of Windsor was established by royal proclamation of the Queen’s grandfather, King George V. The name was adopted as the new British Royal Family’s official name.
The House of Windsor is the reigning royal house of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. Here, we will be looking into the history of the royal house, and how it became the House of Windsor.
The Royal Line of Succession: How it works
As it stands, we all know that Prince Charles is next in the line of succession to the British throne, with his son, Prince William, second in line.
However, what else do we know about the royal line of succession, and how it all works? In this blog we will be exploring what the line of succession is, and the different factors that determine a person’s position within the line of succession.
The House of Windsor – Edward VIII
Edward VIII was king for less than a year before he stepped down to marry an American divorcee, making him the only British sovereign to abdicate voluntarily.
During this instalment of our “House of Windsor” series, we take a look at the life of Edward VIII.