James Crofts was the eldest and most beloved of Charles II’s horde of illegitimate children but his dramatic life was destined to end in tragedy.
Category: Royal Family
The Restoration: Charles II and His Kingdoms
Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland (1660-1685)
The Great Plague of London
Rebuilding London After The Great Fire
The Great Fire of London: The Dreadful Judgement
The Overbury Murder: Lust, adultery, corruption and witchcraft at James I’s Court
Henry VII (1485-1509): The Businessman King
Elizabeth II: Heir-Presumptive
Princess Elizabeth was suddenly thrust into the spotlight as Heir-Presumptive when her father was crowned George VI. However, Elizabeth’s life changed after her beloved grandfather died in 1936, as her uncle Edward VIII abdicated the throne less than a year later. Many people, including Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin visited 145 Piccadilly to discuss the Constitutional…
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Queen Elizabeth II: Her Early Life
No one predicted Princess Elizabeth of York would eventually become Queen, as her life dramatically changed when her uncle Edward VIII abdicated in 1936. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of York was born on 21 April 1926 at 2.40 am by caesarian at 17 Bruton Street, London—the eldest daughter of Albert Duke of York and his…
