We begin with King James, who led the kingdom through a relatively peaceful era. James’s mother was Mary, Queen of Scots, who was forced to abdicate when he was just a baby. He became James VI of Scotland. Mary, Queen of Scots had been a devout Catholic, but she clashed with Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was Protestant. Elizabeth… Read More
Why was Prince William the Duke of Cambridge? What is a duke, anyway? The history of ducal titles begins with another William – the Conqueror. Before taking over England, William was the duke of the powerhouse duchy of Normandy in northern France. Thus, the word ‘duke’ is French in origin (duc). Dukedoms finally came into official use in England later… Read More
