King Charles I of England's nephew, the dashing Prince Rupert of the Rhine was born on 17 December 1612, 400 years ago. #OnThisDay #Stuarts #EnglishCivilWar #Royal #RoyalHistory #17thCentury
Prince Rupert of the Rhine
Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland (1660-1685)
Charles II was best known as the Merry Monarch but his reign also saw the rise of colonisation and trade in India, the East Indies and America.
Share this:
Charles II Hides In Oak Tree To Escape Oliver Cromwell’s Army
Charles II was forced to hide in an oak tree at Boscobel on 6 September 1651, following his disastrous defeat at the Battle of Worcester three days earlier.
Share this:
Saint Charles the Martyr
King Charles I of England, executed on 30 January 1649, was canonised by the Church of England in 1662 as a martyr and a saint.
You must be logged in to post a comment.