Why is Prince William the Duke of Cambridge? What IS a duke, anyway? It turns out that the history of ducal titles begins with another William – the Conqueror! The title of duke was introduced to the British Isles by England’s first Norman monarch, also known as William I. Before taking over England, William was the duke of the powerhouse duchy… Read More
Making History
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
Richard III Returns – Briefly
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 and now, in the year… Read More