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Andrew, Prince

Andrew, Prince (1960-...), is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. He is fourth in line of succession to the throne. Prince Andrew held a short career commission in the Royal Navy as a helicopter pilot. He served on HMS Hermes in the Falklands War in 1982. The queen created him Duke of York on his wedding day. He married Sarah Ferguson on July 23, 1986. They were separated in 1993 and divorced in 1996. They have two daughters, Beatrice Elizabeth Mary and Eugenie… More »

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Andrew, Prince

Andrew, Prince (1960-...), is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. He is... More >>

Anne, Princess

Anne, Princess (1950-...), is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. She... More >>

Boleyn, Anne

Boleyn, BUL ihn or bu LIHN, Anne (1507?-1536), was the second, and most famous, of King Henry... More >>

Charles, Prince

Charles, Prince (1948-...), is the heir to the British throne. He is the oldest child of Queen... More >>

Diana, Princess of Wales

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997), was the wife of Prince Charles, the heir to the British... More >>

Eleanor of Castile

Eleanor of Castile (1241?-1290) was the wife of King Edward I of England and the mother of King... More >>

George III

George III (1738-1820) of Britain was king during one of the most critical periods in the... More >>

George IV

George IV (1762-1830) of Britain became king in 1820. He had served as regent for his father,... More >>

George V

George V (1865-1936) of Britain became king in 1910. He was the second son of Edward VII and... More >>

George VI

George VI (1895-1952) of the United Kingdom became king in December 1936, after his older... More >>

Harry, Prince

Harry, Prince (1984-...), is the younger son of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Diana,... More >>

Kings and queens of the United Kingdom

Kings and queens of the United Kingdom. In the past, kings and queens had great power in the... More >>

Mary of Teck

Mary of Teck (1867-1953) was the queen consort (wife) of King George V. Mary endeared herself to... More >>

Parker Bowles, Camilla

Parker Bowles, Camilla (1947-...), is the wife of Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne.... More >>

Stuart, House of

Stuart, House of, was a royal family of England and Scotland. The Stuarts were kings and queens... More >>


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