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 ...

Discover the challenges facing the British monarchy in 2024, from King Charles III's health to shifting royal roles and ...

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 ...

In January 878 AD, Alfred, king of Wessex, was on the verge of disaster. He had been ambushed and nearly killed by one of the most brutal armies ever to invade Britain: the Vikings. Within months ...

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh aren't the only royals who love to ski. King Charles and his sons, Princes William and Harry, enjoyed holidays in Klosters, Switzerland in their younger years.

Prince Edward. They have two children together, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. The Duchess of Edinburgh - ...

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 ...

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.

After her wedding, she was known as the Countess of Wessex. In March 2023, Edward and Sophie were given the title of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. The pair share two children - Lady Louise ...