In 1603, the Union of the Crowns created a personal union between England and Scotland. While the two remained distinct sovereign states for a further century, the two navies increasingly fought as a single force. During the early 17th century, England's relative naval power deteriorated until ...
Commissioned by Henry VIII, these heraldic creatures displayed the power and influence of the House of Tudor. Read more England Football and Harry Potter Fans Make Record-breaking Bids at The Royal Mint Auction The Royal Mint’s fourth auction of trial pieces sees lots sell up to 32x estimated...
This volume provides the essential history of the Tudors up to the death of Elizabeth I, who kept power with a rare skill and subtlety, and whose death led to the union of the crowns of England and Scotland and the end of the Tudor line. ...
Uncover editions of the largest denomination in regular circulation and find beautiful coins honouring great moments and figures in British history. Shop £2 Coins Shop £5 Crowns £25 Coin The twenty five pound coin combines exquisite design with 9.999 Fine Gold to make stunning collectable co...
1950s Three Crowns Silverplate Leaf Tray $150 Norman Rockwell THE ROYAL CROWN, 1973 $2,100 Sale Price 25% Off H 25.5 in W 19.5 in British Royal Navy Mast Crown $2,495 H 7 in Dm 11 in Art Deco Royal Crown Brooch, Coro $1,595 Free Shipping Pair of Royal Crown Derby Vases $4,49...
When James VI of Scotland became James I of England and Ireland, the Scottish and English crowns were unified on 24 March 1603. Charles I and Charles II had two coronations, one in Scotland and one in England in different years. All monarchs that have followed have only had one coronation...
Many countries have royal families and crown jewels, but the most famous are the British Crown Jewels of the royal family.The British Crown Jewels have been kept in the Tower of London since1303 and include crowns (王冠), scepters (权杖), orbs (宝球), swords, and other jeweled artifacts...
The Tudor Royal coat of arms included the red Welsh dragon which was replaced by the Scottish unicorn when the crowns of England and Scotland were united in 1603. Today the Royal coat of arms of the Prince of Wales and the Royal Badge of Wales incorporate the four lions passant of Prince...
of the Tower, the youngest daughter of King Edward II of England and Isabella of France. David’s mother died in 1327 and upon the death of his father on June 7, 1329, five-year-old David succeeded to the Scottish throne. Joan died in 1362, at the age of 41, without giving her ...
Derived from the pre-decimal crown, the modern £5 crown has been used to produce spectacular commemorative coins since 1990. Our selection of crowns offers a range of historic year dates alongside beautiful commemorative editions including The Platinu