I was able to unite different areas of England and move the country towards greater unity. I had a rare combination of the formidable warrior – defeating the Vikings,.
I was longest reigning monarch. During my reign, Britain was transformed into a modern industrial nation, and the British Empire spread across the globe.
I was a crusading King who gained fame for his chivalry, courage and indefatigable spirit. It was at the cost of neglecting England, where I spent little time out of my reign.
I was immortalised by Shakespeare for my efforts in defeating the French at the Battle of Agincourt. I was the first king to promote the use of English language.
I was known as the 'Virgin Queen'. I rallied my navy, before the famous defeat of the Spanish Armada when England looked vulnerable to invasion.
I was an imposing figure and personality who transformed the fortunes of Britain. I waged brutal wars of conquest in Wales and Scotland, which united the kingdom,.
I incurred the displeasure of my mother, Queen Victoria for my playboy lifestyle. I ushered in an era of great social and economic progress.
I have the second longest serving monarch. My period has seen Britain divest itself of Empire, and become relatively less influential.
I never expected to be king. I provided leadership and strength during Britain’s greatest test – the Second World War.
I conquered England and was the first Norman King of England,
I was the first monarch of the House of Tudor. When I died I left a united country, a submissive nobility, and a vast amount of money.
I was known for my role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. I had six marriages and many extramarital affairs.
I was forced in exile after my defeat at the Battle of Worcester to Oliver Cromwell. After Cromwell's death I was restored as monarch.
I ruled the British kingdom through some turbulent times including the American Revolutionary War after which the colonies gained independence.
I was the first queen regnant of England and known for my religious persecutions of Protestants and the executions of over 300 subjects.
I abdicated the throne in order to marry my lover, Wallis Simpson, thereafter taking the title Duke of Windsor.
I was king of England for two turbulent years. I am best known for being accused of murdering my nephews to protect my throne.
I was the most romanticized monarchs of Tudor England. My short, nine-day rule was an unsuccessful attempt to maintain Protestant rule. This cost me the throne and my head,
I sought a career in the British Navy, but the untimely death of my brother, Albert, placed me on the throne. I played an active role supporting the troops during World War I.
I was the first monarch to be called King of Great Britain. I was the first monarch of England from the House of Stuart.
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