View image | gettyimages.com Over 500 years have passed since King Richard III was killed during battle at Bosworth Field in 1485. He was buried in a monastery, but it had been destroyed long ago. The rumor persisted that his bones had been tossed into the nearby river and washed away forever. Today the mystery has been put to rest… Read More
Making History
The Bones of Richard III: Discovery of a Lifetime
King Richard III was the last English king to be killed in battle. He fought Henry Tudor in the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, where Henry triumphed. Richard’s body was then buried in the Greyfriars Church in the English town of Leicester. That was all, for a time. Then, miraculously, the bones of Richard III became the discovery of… Read More
The Year of Three Kings
The year 2016 marked the 80th anniversary of the Abdication, otherwise known as “The Year of Three Kings”. Here is a brief history of what transpired that fateful year. King George V was ailing. He had been ill for some time, and as the harsh winter of 1935 pressed on, it did not look like the king would long survive…. Read More
The House of Windsor: A Royal History
What is the royal history of the House of Windsor, one of the most famous families in the world? We begin with Mary I, the daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Mary, a devout Catholic, made many an enemy during her lifetime. She planned to restore Catholicism in England, and her marriage to Philip of Spain made… Read More
Royal Speeches and Dates In History
Speeches For speeches made by Her Majesty the Queen, view the official royal website Speeches by HRH The Prince of Wales The Court Circular: Search Historic Dates • May 9, 1935King George V delivers a speech during his Silver Jubilee celebrations. The king talks of his gratitude for his subjects’ loyalty and love. • December 11, 1936Edward VIII announces… Read More
