by Bob King | Mar 4, 2020 | Charles II to Victoria
In 1714, around a year after the conclusion of the War of the Spanish Succession Queen Anne died. The Act of Succession meant only a Protestant could become the Monarch but Anne left no heirs. Not for the want of trying mind she was pregnant 17 times but either...
by Bob King | Feb 27, 2020 | Charles II to Victoria
A year after the closure of the prison on St Nicholas Island in 1685 Charles II died. Although he had produced numerous sons and daughters none were born to his wife so his brother James became James II of England and VIII of Scotland. Unfortunately James had one...
by Bob King | Feb 19, 2020 | Charles II to Victoria
Once the monarchy was restored in 1660 Charles II decided to secure the throne by changing laws to favour the Crown, emasculating any opposition by ensuring his supporters were in all the positions of authority and showing he was not to be challenged with overt...
