A recent comment from a Labour member of Parliament, raised an old question…
Is the Royal Family of Britain actually British?
One answer depends on what line you follow:
- Elizabeth II, Born in England 1926, her father was:
- George VI,
Category: History
Comparison: British Empire and Roman Empire
British Empire versus Roman Empire..
Some say that the Roman Empire was as large as the British Empire, and in some respects they may be very close, especially when considering population as a percentage of the world populations at the … Read the rest
Claimants to the English Throne in 1066
William the Conqueror was NOT the only Claimant to the English Throne in 1066..
- Harold Godwinson became King of England on the death of Edward the Confessor on 6 January 1066.
Harold was supposedly named heir by Edward the Confessor,
Did the UK send Convicts to Australia
Did the UK send Convicts to Australia?..
How many were sent and when. What sort of crimes had they committed.
About 162,000 prisoners were sent to Australia from the UK between 1788 and 1868.
Before 1788, when prisoners began to … Read the rest
George I of Great Britain, the first German King of Britain
George I of Great Britain, the first German King of Britain?..
Much is said about the British Royal Family being German, but little is said to explain it, or indeed to explain why this maybe a false statement.
It is … Read the rest
George I of Great Britain, the first German King of Britain?..
Much is said about the British Royal Family being German, but little is said to explain it, or indeed to explain why this maybe a false statement.
It is … Read the rest
Queen Mary, 1553, 1542, 1558, 1567 and 1587
Queen Mary of England and Scotland..
I have lost count of the times I have seen confusion about Queen Mary, the Sovereign.
There are two Queen Mary’s that cause some confusion for some people, and it is understanding why. Many … Read the rest
Queen Mary of England and Scotland..
I have lost count of the times I have seen confusion about Queen Mary, the Sovereign.
There are two Queen Mary’s that cause some confusion for some people, and it is understanding why. Many … Read the rest
Queen Elizabeth II – Grandfathers
The Grandfathers of Queen Elizabeth II..
King Egbert, (802 – 839) the First King of England, was the 34th great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.
Kenneth MacAlpin, (810 – 858) the First King of Scotland, is listed as the … Read the rest
The House of Normandy
The House of Normandy, up to its final year 1135..
The House of Normandy was founded by the Viking Invader Rollo, who effectively became the 1st Duke of Normandy.
House of Normandy Reign
912-927 Rollo (either Norwegian or Danish) One … Read the rest
American Independence 1776 or 1783
When was American Independence, was it 1776 or 1783?..
1766 July 4th. American Independence Declared
The Declaration of Independence was on July 4, 1776, and this announced that the thirteen American colonies currently at war with the Kingdom of Great … Read the rest
When was American Independence, was it 1776 or 1783?..
1766 July 4th. American Independence Declared
The Declaration of Independence was on July 4, 1776, and this announced that the thirteen American colonies currently at war with the Kingdom of Great … Read the rest
Why is Britain called Great Britain
Why is Britain called Great Britain?..
Who put the GREAT in Britain?
In 147–148 AD, Claudius Ptolemy called the landmass of England, Scotland, and Wales, Great Britain, and he called that other island to the left, (Ireland) Little Britain… Read the rest
Why is Britain called Great Britain?..
Who put the GREAT in Britain?
In 147–148 AD, Claudius Ptolemy called the landmass of England, Scotland, and Wales, Great Britain, and he called that other island to the left, (Ireland) Little Britain… Read the rest