Queen Anne's death on 1 August 1714 ended the Stuart era in British History.
Last of the Stuarts Queen Anne’s Death
Anne Becomes Queen
The last of the Stuarts Anne became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702, following the death of her brother-in-law, William III.
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The Five Eldest Children of King Charles I
King Charles I commissioned artist Antony van Dyck to paint his eldest five children in 1637, including the future Charles II and James II.
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Queen Anne: The Last Stuart
Queen Anne was the last of the Stuart Dynasty, but her reign paved the way for the Georgian era following her death in 1714.
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The Final Day of King Charles I
King Charles I’s bitter struggle with Parliament led to the outbreak of the English Civil Wars, his trial and his execution on 30 January 1949.
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The Restoration: Charles II
Huge crowds enthusiastically welcomed King Charles II as he made his triumphant royal entry into London on 29 May 1660 to reclaim his throne, after eleven dreary years of republican rule.
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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.
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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.
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Which Bank? Prince Charles’ Personal Tour
Governor Mark Carney gave Prince Charles a guided tour during a visit at the UK’s central bank, the Bank of England on 7 December 2016.
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Podcast: Longest-Reigning Monarch & David Cameron Lends Van Dyck Paintings
Queen Elizabeth the Second has become the longest-reigning monarch, new commemorative coins and British Prime Minister David Cameron lends two portraits for a new exhibition in London.
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