Biography: royalty

As the longest serving royal consort in British history (1921-2021), this fully-illustrated guide celebrates Prince Philip's remarkable contribution to the monarchy.

Twice a princess, twice exiled, Neslishah Sultan had an eventful life.

Nell Gwyn, the most infamous mistress of Charles II, was a commoner raised from the dingy back alleys of London to the stage and into a king’s arms.

Born in 1765, third son of King George III and Queen Charlotte, Prince William, Duke of Clarence, initially had little expectation of succeeding to the British throne.

King John of England was married to two women: Isabella of Gloucester and Isabelle of Angoulême.

King John of England was married to two women: Isabella of Gloucester and Isabelle of Angoulême.

In 1688, a vast fleet of 463 ships, twice the size of the Spanish Armada, put to sea from Holland.

Justinian II became Roman emperor at a time when the Empire was beset by external enemies.

Known to millions as the imperious matriarch of Bridgerton’s court, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was still a teenager when she was chosen to be the bride of King George III.

Born in 1765, third son of King George III and Queen Charlotte, Prince William, Duke of Clarence, initially had little expectation of succeeding to the British throne.

In the Middle Ages, England had to contend with a string of usurpers who disrupted the British monarchy and ultimately changed the course of European history by deposing England’s reigning kings and seizing power for themselves.