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
Monarchy is very much a family business. According to the law of primogeniture, the eldest son should follow his father...
Henry’s heir was a swarthy giant of 6ft 2in, as Provencal (through his mother) as he was Plantagenet. Edward I...
The term ‘parliament’ came into use in the early 13th century to describe a national forum for discussion, and the...
King John’s surrender of his realm in 1213 was symbolised by his agreement to pay an annual tribute to the...