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The Story Of Athelstan, The Unlikely Ruler Who Became The First King Of England
In 927, Athelstan became the first king to rule over all of England — and it hadn't been an easy journey. Though he was the ...
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8 Monarchial Challenges in 2024
Discover the challenges facing the British monarchy in 2024, from King Charles III's health to shifting royal roles and ...
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Alfred the Great (849 AD - 899 AD)
In 870 AD the Danes attacked the only remaining independent Anglo-Saxon kingdom, Wessex, whose forces were commanded by Alfred's older brother, King Aethelred, and Alfred himself. In 871 AD ...
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Who was Alfred the Great?
His father was king of Wessex, but by the end of Alfred's reign his coins referred to him as 'King of the English'. He fought the Vikings and then made peace so that English and Vikings settled ...
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
Prince Edward. They have two children together, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. The Duchess of Edinburgh - ...
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James, the Earl of Wessex, joins Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, on a rare public outing in San Moritz
The Earl of Wessex looked more than ready to take on the slopes, sporting a red and navy Team GB ski jacket with matching red skis and trousers. James was last publicly seen joining King Charles and ...
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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
Sophie, previously known as the Countess of Wessex, became Duchess of Edinburgh on her husband's 59th birthday when King Charles III granted him their late father's title.