Evolution of British Monarchs

from Divine rights to Royal Instagram likes let's stroll through the centuries of British monarchs Eggbert known as the first king of all England Eggbert unified the various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms his Reign marked the beginning of what would become the kingdom of England Ethel wolf he is remembered for his pilgrimage to Rome with his youngest son Alfred the Great his Reign f constant Viking raids which shaped much of his policies Ethel bald he is known for rebelling against his father Ethel wolf while he was on pilgrimage his short Reign was marked by this internal family [Music] conflict ethelbert known for being less warlike than his predecessors ethelbert's Reign was relatively peaceful however the Viking threat continued to loom over his King [Music] om Ethel R the his Reign was dominated by battles against the Vikings including the great Heathen Army he died in battle passing the throne to his younger brother Alfred the [Music] Great Alfred the Great famous for his defense against the Vikings and his subsequent treaty Alfred is also credited with promoting education and legal reform he he's often remembered for the possibly apocryphal story of burning some cakes while hiding from the [Music] Vikings Edward the Elder he continued his father Alfred's work of Defending against Viking invasions and consolidating control over England his Reign saw the expansion of anglo-saxon territory athlan considered the first true king of all England athlan defeated a coalition of Scots Vikings and others at the Battle of brunin bur his Reign is noted for its legal reforms and strong central governance Edmund I known as Edmund the Magnificent he managed to reclaim territories lost to Viking invasions his Reign was cut short when he was murdered in his own Hall by a thief idid he dealt with Norse Kings in nor Umbria and faced internal revolts his ill health led to a relatively short Reign edwig his Reign was marked by conflict with the church particularly with st Dunston over his marriage to a relative he died young leading to the succession of his brother [Music] Edgar Edgar the peaceful his Reign was known for its stability and peace earning him his moniker he was also crowned in a grand ceremony that set a precedent for future [Music] coronations Edward the Martyr his short Reign ended abruptly when he was murdered possibly on the orders of his stepmother his death led to his canonization as a martyr Ethel R the unready known for his poor preparation against Viking invasions earning him the epithet the unre his Reign was marked by extensive Danish attacks and the infamous St Bryce's Day Massacre Swain forkbeard a Danish King who briefly ruled England after Ethel Red's initial ousting his Reign was shortlived due to his sudden death in 1014 Edmund Ironside known for his Valiant resistance against Kut the great earning him the nickname iron died his Reign was brief ending with a negotiated partition of England before his sudden death sinat the great a Danish King who established a North Sea Empire ruling over England Denmark and Norway he is famous for the apocryphal story of trying to turn back the tide to demonstrate the limits of kingly power Harold harfoot his nickname name harfoot reflected his Speed and Agility his Reign was contested and marked by internal strife and the Exile of his half-brother [Music] harthacnut harthacnut known for his harsh Rule and heavy taxation to fund his Fleet he was the last Danish King of England dying suddenly in 1042 Edward the Confessor his Reign is remembered for his piety and the construction of Westminster Abbey his death without an air led to the succession crisis and eventual Norman Conquest Harold godwinson the last Anglo-Saxon King of England Harold's Reign ended at the Battle of Hastings his death marked the end of anglo-saxon rule in England William the known as William the Conqueror he successfully invaded England in 1066 establishing Morman rule his Reign saw significant changes including the domesday book survey William II nicknamed Rufus for his red face William's Reign was marked by conflict with the church and his eventual mysterious death while hunting Henry the known for his administrative efficiency he issued the charter of Liberties a precursor to the Magna Carta his Reign saw the tragic loss of his Heir in the white ship [Music] disaster Steven his Reign was dominated by a civil war known as the Anarchy fought over succession with Empress Matilda his Reign was chaotic and marked by a breakdown in Royal Authority Henry II he established the Anan Empire and reformed the English legal system his Reign was marred by his conflict with Thomas Becket which ended in becket's Murder Richard the known as Richard the lionart he spent most of his Reign on Crusade his absence led to instability and heavy taxation in [Music] England John known for losing most of his family's lands in France and signing the Magna Carta in 1215 his Reign saw significant baronial revolt and conflict with the church [Music] Henry III his long Reign was marked by his struggles with the barens leading to the provisions of Oxford his Reign saw the beginning of the English Parliament Edward the known as long Shanks and the Hammer of the Scots Edward I was a formidable military leader his Reign included the conquest of Wales and significant legal reforms Edward II his Reign was troubled by his favoritism towards male Companions and Military defeats including at Banick bur he was eventually deposed and murdered Edward III his Reign saw the start of the Hundred Years War and the rise of the English Parliament his numerous Sons led to later dynastic conflicts Richard the second his Reign ended in his deposition by Henry thth due to his tyrannical Rule and favoritism his dramatic downfall led to his mysterious death in captivity Henry IV he seized the throne from Richard II leading to ongoing conflict and Rebellion his Reign was marked by efforts to stabilize the kingdom Henry V famous for his military success at the Battle of aun Court Henry's Reign was part of the Hundred Years War his sudden death left an infant air leading to [Music] instability Henry V 6 his Reign saw the loss of English territories in France and internal conflict known as the wars of the Roses he was mentally unstable and was eventually murdered Edward IV his Reign was marked by his victory in the wars of the roses and his his conflict with the lancastrians his sudden death led to a power struggle Edward V he was one of the princes in the tower disappearing and presumed murdered his Reign was brief and overshadowed by his uncle Richard II's usurpation Richard III his Reign ended at the Battle of Bosworth field where he was killed his legacy is controversial with debates over his role in his nephew's disappearance Henry iith he founded the Tudor dynasty ending the wars of the Roses his Reign focused on stabilizing and centralizing Royal Authority Henry VII famous for his six marriages and breaking from the Catholic Church creating the Church of England his Reign significantly altered the English religious landscape ape Edward V his Reign was dominated by his Protestant Regents leading to significant religious reforms he died young leading to a succession [Music] crisis Mary the known as Bloody Mary for her persecution of Protestants attempting to restore Catholicism her Reign saw a return to papal Supremacy and the burning of Heretics Elizabeth the her Reign known as the Elizabethan era saw the defeat of the Spanish armer and flourishing Arts she never married earning her the nickname the Virgin [Music] Queen James I the first steart king of England James United the crowns of England and Scotland his Reign saw the commissioning of the King James Bible Charles I his Reign led to the English Civil War due to his conflicts with Parliament he was executed leading to the temporary abolition of the monarchy Oliver Cromwell a military leader in the English Civil War Cromwell ruled as Lord protector during the interregnum his rule was marked by strict puritanical reforms Richard Cromwell his brief rule as Lord protector was ineffectual leading to the restoration of the monarchy he is often referred to as Tumbl down dick Charles II his Reign known as the restoration saw the return of the monarchy after cromwell's rule his period was marked by political and religious tolerance and Hedonism James II James's Catholicism and attempts to promote religious tolerance led to the Glorious Revolution he was deposed in favor of his Protestant daughter and son-in-law William III his Reign following the Glorious Revolution established parliamentary sovereignty he ruled jointly with his wife Mary II after Mary's death he continued to rule focusing on the war against [Music] France Mary II her joint reign with her husband William III established parliamentary sovereignty her Reign is remembered for its political significance during the Glorious Revolution an her Reign saw the union of England and Scotland into Great Britain her numerous pregnancies ended in childless leading to the Hanoverian succession George I the first Hanoverian King George spoke little English and relied heavily on his ministers his Reign saw the rise of the Modern Cabinet system George II he was the last British monarch to lead troops into battle his Reign saw the expansion of the British Empire and the war of Austrian succession George III known for his long Reign George III suffered from p periods of mental illness his Reign saw the loss of the American colonies and the Napoleonic Wars George IV his Reign was marked by extravagant lifestyle and heavy spending he had a contentious relationship with his wife Caroline of Brunswick William I fourth known as the Sailor King Williams Reign saw significant political reform including the passing of the Reform Act 1832 his Reign was relatively short and marked by his Naval career Victoria her long Reign saw the expansion of the British Empire and significant industrial and social changes her era is known as the Victorian age characterized by strict morality Edward iith his Reign known as the Edwardian era was marked by elegance and the final flourish of the British aristocracy he was known for his love of leisure and diplomacy George V his Reign Saw World War I and significant political changes he changed the family name to Windsor during the war to distance the monarchy from its German Roots Edward VII he abdicated the throne to Mary Wallace Simpson an American divorce causing a constitutional crisis his Reign was the shortest of any British monarch George V 6 he led Britain through World War II becoming a symbol of national resistance his struggle with a speech impediment was portrayed in the film The King's Speech Elizabeth II her Reign was the longest in British history overseeing significant changes in society and the monarchy her period saw decolonization and modernization of the Royal [Music] Institution Charles III formerly Prince of Wales has emphasized modernizing the monarchy and environmental issues his Reign follows the long and influential tenure of his mother Elizabeth II which one do you think is the most impressive leave a comment below and don't forget to subscribe [Music]