Edward III of England

Oldest children rarely succeed

Monarchy is very much a family business. According to the law of primogeniture, the eldest son should follow his father...

23/10/2014

Henry’s heir was a swarthy giant of 6ft 2in, as Provencal (through his mother) as he was Plantagenet. Edward I...

02/04/2014

The term ‘parliament’ came into use in the early 13th century to describe a national forum for discussion, and the...

19/11/2012

King John’s surrender of his realm in 1213 was symbolised by his agreement to pay an annual tribute to the...

09/06/2011