Family tree of english monarchs wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Family tree of english monarchs from alfred the great till queen elizabeth i. England and scotland had been in personal union since 24 march 1603. As the heir of the british crown and constitutional monarch of commonwealth. One of thousands of articles selected and checked for the wikipedia for schools by sos childrens villages uk william henry family tree dont let any more opportunities go by in capturing the knowledge of your aging family generations, capture it and get it online with our help. James i, charles i, charles ii, james ii, william iii and mary ii and anne. For the current monarchy in general, see monarchy of the united kingdom. Kings and queens of england family tree laura lee hope inti. Starts with charlemagne and shows the monarchs of western europe, including. Fun facts about the lineage of the british royal family. History of the monarchy includes family trees of royal houses in pdf format. This interactive family tree shows how europes monarchs. That, of course, would be ridiculous, as is any claim that the scottish monarchs are a more senior line than the english monarchs. Important events in the history of british monarchy.
See below for a chart depicting the history and lineage of the british royal family. This means that, while the sovereign is head of state, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected parliament. She sits at the top of the british royal family tree, boasting four children, eight. British history this is the english monarchs family tree, including kings of england from william the conqueror to elizabeth i see also. Apr 28, 2011 see below for a chart depicting the history and lineage of the british royal family. Purple squares are british monarchs, white and aqua. British royal family tree history chart of english kings and queens queen victoria pedigree chart royal succession of england chart british royal family pedigree house of hanover family tree the british royal family today, although called the house of windsor, is directly descended from the hanovers. British royal family tree monarchy past and present. Scottish monarchs family tree from kenneth macalpin to james vi and i. The obvious solution, of course, is to have three different pages british monarchs family tree, english monarchs family tree and scottish monarchs family tree, with the first only showing monarchs after 1603. Combined royal family tree british historywish i could see it bigger. The british monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. Royal family tree of the british monarchy, house of windsor.
Although the stuart line of british monarchs ended with the death of queen anne in 1714, there are several living dukes and other peers who are patrilinealy descended from king charles ii 16301685. Timeline of the british monarchs from william the conqueror to elizabeth ii. Since its inception in 1707 there have been twelve monarchs of great britain and the united kingdom, and twenty three from the reign of henry vii. Anne had ruled the kingdom of england, the kingdom of scotland, and the kingdom of ireland since 8 march 1702. European royal family tree poster 24x36 jan 1, 1662. European royal family tree north east version isbn. The royal house of windsor british royal family tree. Alfred was the first of only two english monarchs to be given the great epithet, the other being cnut the great. British royal family tree from alfred the great to elizabeth ii 849 present. May 06, 2019 queen elizabeth ii is the worlds longestreigning monarch and has been on the throne for a whopping 66 years. King alfred was the first king of the west saxons and first of the english monarchs to style himself as king of the anglosaxons. Combined royal family treebritish historywish i could see it bigger.
The scottish monarchs family tree covers the same period in scotland. You may also wish to consider building your own family tree. See scottish monarchs family tree and english monarchs family tree. British monarchs family tree other family trees list of monarchs in the british isles direct descent from william i to elizabeth ii. Family tree of english and british monarchs wikipedia the following is a simplified family tree of the english and british monarchs. The role of the monarchy monarchy is the oldest form of government in the united kingdom.
This is the english monarchs family tree, including kings of england from william the conqueror to elizabeth i. References the tudors 14851603 and the stuarts 16031714 pdf. George augustus hanover, naturalized as a british subject in 1705. The origins of kingship in england can be traced to the second century bc when celtic and belgic tribesmen, emigrated from continental europe and settled in britain displacing or absorbing the aboriginal inhabitants. Family tree of monarchs of england and great britain since. For the royal families of scandinavia and eastern europe, see. House of tudor henry vii henry tudor 14851509 ended war of the roses henry viii 15091547 broke with catholic church edward vi. Egbert 80239 aethelwulf 83955 aethelbald 85560 aethelbert 86066 aethelred 86671 alfred the great 87199 built first navy.
She became monarch of the kingdom of great britain after the political union of england and scotland on 1 may 1707. British royal family tree from alfred the great to elizabeth ii present queens timeline succession faqs quiz shop contact british monarchy through the outstanding collection of the national portrait gallery, london. Family tree of english and british monarchs wikipedia. British monarchy through the outstanding collection of the national portrait gallery, london. Plantagenet, yorkist line edward iv 146170, 147183 edward v 1483 too shortlived to rule. The scottish monarchs family tree covers the same period in scotl.
She died in 1953, one year after her son, queen elizabeths father king george vi. This is the english monarchs family tree for england and wales after 1282 from alfred the great to elizabeth i of england. Royal family tree britroyals british royal family history. See more ideas about royal family trees, british history and family history. For those before 1707, see list of english monarchs and list of scottish monarchs.
The following is a simplified family tree of the english and british monarchs. On 1 january 1801, the kingdom of great britain and the kingdom of ireland merged, which resulted in the creation of the united kingdom of great britain and ireland. The bobbsey twins on a houseboat by laura lee hope. First comes her majesty the queen, the star atop the royal family tree holding the highest level of the hierarchy. The year 1603 was a landmark in the history of britain as king james vi of scotland got to. English monarchs timeline of english rulers 802 ad today. A family tree follow the family tree of the kings and queens of england, from 871 to the present day. English monarchs family tree mcgill university school of. The scottish monarchs family tree covers the same period in scotland and also precedes the british monarchs family tree. Heres an indepth look at the british royal family tree, beginning with the family that started it all. For ancient british monarchs, see king of the britons. This interactive family tree shows how europes monarchs are. The royal familys reign spans 37 generations and 1209 years.
Henry was the first child of a british monarch to be educated at school, rather than be tutored at home, and ultimately attended eton college. This exhibition highlights major events in british and world history from the sixteenth century to the present, examining the ways in which royal portraits were impacted by both the personalities of individual monarchs and wider historical change. British monarchs family tree family tree of the british royal family because this is what the page actually shows. Before going through the british royal genealogy, i will quickly sketch up the most important events in british royal history. This was due in the main to anti german feeling which was very much in evidence in great britain during world war i. The name was adopted as the new british royal familys official name replacing that of saxecoburggotha. King george v, born in 1865, was the first monarch of the house of windsor. Her husband is prince philip, the duke of edinburgh. Royal house of stewart family tree from robert the bruce 6 29 to king james vi of scotland 1567 1625.
This is the english monarchs family tree for england and wales after 1282 from william i of england to elizabeth i of england. Kings and queens of england family tree laura lee hope. Steinberg that captures the personalities, circumstances, and genealogies of the. As the heir of the british crown and constitutional monarch of commonwealth realms, she has the utmost authority. Family tree of english monarchs wikipedia republished. Sep 08, 2018 the tree goes back to the victorian erato victoria herself, in fact, as carl xvi gustaf is the greatgreatgrandson of the longruling british monarch. Name portrait arms birth marriages death house ref. All of the monarchs are descendants of king alfred the great, who reigned in 871.
Royal houses of europe as monarchs arranged marriages to. The period from 1649 to 1660 was an interregnum time without a monarch, that saw the development of the commonwealth under oliver cromwell. House of windsor history queen victoria family tree bing images well most of them ant ways how to draw up a genealogy in the family tree template draw up a genealogy into the family tree that aims to illustrate your family history. There have been 12 british monarchs since the political union of the kingdom of england and the kingdom of scotland on 1 may 1707. Queen elizabeth ii is the worlds longestreigning monarch and has been on the throne for a whopping 66 years. Family tree of english monarchs wikimili, the free. The 8 generation british royal family tree with regent queen elizabeth ii. English and british monarchy family tree quiz by bdps1028. British monarchs family tree other family trees list of monarchs in the british isles direct descent from william i to elizabeth ii the normans and the plantagenets. British royal family tree from alfred the great to elizabeth ii present queens timeline succession faqs quiz shop contact family tree of the english and british monarchs. Richard iii richard plantagenet 14831485 known as richard crookback. For a family tree that shows her relationship to george i, see.
For legendary ones, see list of legendary kings of britain. For this reason i have a section giving tips and advice at. The house of wessex family tree precedes this family tree and the british monarchs family tree follows it. British royal family tree guide to queen elizabeth ii. The tree goes back to the victorian erato victoria herself, in fact, as carl xvi gustaf is the greatgreatgrandson of the longruling. Family tree of english monarchs wikipedia republished wiki 2. Royal family tree of the british monarchy, house of. Family tree of the british royal family all the way back to this is just cool. The royal house of windsor was founded in 1917, by royal proclamation of the queens grandfather, king george v. Family tree of british monarchs wikimili, the best. English monarchs family tree from alfred the great till queen elizabeth i.
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