Category: English Royalty

  • Henry III Assassinated

    Henry III Assassinated

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 1, 1589, King Henry III of France was stabbed by an assassin.

  • Edict of Expulsion

    Edict of Expulsion

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 18, 1290, the Edict of Expulsion was issued.

  • Lady Jane Grey Becomes Queen

    Lady Jane Grey Becomes Queen

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 10, 1553, Lady Jane Grey was declared Queen of England.

  • Declaration of Independence Signed

    Declaration of Independence Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.

  • Casket Letters

    Casket Letters

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 20, 1567, the infamous Mary Queen of Scots Casket Letters were found.

  • Magna Carta Signed

    Magna Carta Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 15, 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta.

  • Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon Wedding

    Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon Wedding

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 11, 1509, Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon.

  • George VI Coronation

    George VI Coronation

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    Morgan O’Brien

    On May 12, 1937, King George VI held his coronation at Westminster Abbey.

  • Elizabeth II Coronation

    Elizabeth II Coronation

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation took place.

  • James I and VI Becomes King

    James I and VI Becomes King

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 24, 1603, James I and VI becomes King of England.