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Margaret of York, sister of Edward IV and Richard III and consort of Charles the Bold of Burgundy, died in Flanders on 23 November 1503. She provided safe haven for her brothers when they had to flee England after Lancastrian victories in the Wars of the Roses.
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Margaret of York, sister of Edward IV and Richard III and consort of Charles the Bold of Burgundy, died in Flanders on 23 November 1503. She provided safe haven for her brothers when they had to flee England after Lancastrian victories in the Wars of the Roses.
Perkin Warbeck, pretender to the throne who claimed to be Richard, Duke of York, the younger of the Princes in the Tower, was hanged on 23 November 1499 for reportedly attempting to escape from the Tower of London.
November 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Perkin Warbeck, pretender to the throne who claimed to be Richard, Duke of York, the younger of the Princes in the Tower, was hanged on 23 November 1499 for reportedly attempting to escape from the Tower of London.
Eadred, king of England, died childless on 23 November 955 and was succeeded by his nephew Eadwig.
November 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Eadred, king of England, died childless on 23 November 955 and was succeeded by his nephew Eadwig.
The first Royal Command Performance for the British Sovereign took place in the Red Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, before Queen Victoria, on 23 November 1896.
November 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The first Royal Command Performance for the British Sovereign took place in the Red Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, before Queen Victoria, on 23 November 1896.
Queen Victoria announced her engagement to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on 23 November 1839.
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Queen Victoria announced her engagement to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on 23 November 1839.
James VI of Scotland (the future James I of England) married Anne of Denmark in Oslo on 23 November 1589. She was unable to travel to Britain because of bad weather so James met her in Norway and they married there.
November 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
James VI of Scotland (the future James I of England) married Anne of Denmark in Oslo on 23 November 1589. She was unable to travel to Britain because of bad weather so James met her in Norway and they married there.
Mary of Guise, second wife of James V of Scotland and mother of Mary Queen of Scots, was born in Bar-le-Duc on 22 November 1515. She was regent for her daughter from 1554 until her death in 1560.
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Mary of Guise, second wife of James V of Scotland and mother of Mary Queen of Scots, was born in Bar-le-Duc on 22 November 1515. She was regent for her daughter from 1554 until her death in 1560.
Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, known as The Kingmaker for helping first the Yorkist Edward IV and then the Lancastrian Henry VI take the throne during the Wars of the Roses, was born on 22 November 1428. He was the nephew of Cecily, Duchess of York, mother of Edward IV.
November 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, known as The Kingmaker for helping first the Yorkist Edward IV and then the Lancastrian Henry VI take the throne during the Wars of the Roses, was born on 22 November 1428. He was the nephew of Cecily, Duchess of York, mother of Edward IV.
Victoria, Princess Royal, eldest child of Queen Victoria and consort of Friedrich III, German Emperor, was born in London on 21 November 1840. Her husband's reign lasted a few months before he died of cancer; he was succeeded by their eldest son Wilhelm II, who led the country into World War I.
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Victoria, Princess Royal, eldest child of Queen Victoria and consort of Friedrich III, German Emperor, was born in London on 21 November 1840. Her husband's reign lasted a few months before he died of cancer; he was succeeded by their eldest son Wilhelm II, who led the country into World War I.
George of Hanover (later George I) and his cousin Sophia Dorothea of Celle were married on 21 November 1682. Both of them had affairs during the marriage, which ended in divorce and Sophia's lifelong house arrest for adultery. When George moved to England, he took his two favourite mistresses.
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
George of Hanover (later George I) and his cousin Sophia Dorothea of Celle were married on 21 November 1682. Both of them had affairs during the marriage, which ended in divorce and Sophia's lifelong house arrest for adultery. When George moved to England, he took his two favourite mistresses.
James, Duke of York (the future James II), married his second wife, Mary of Modena, in person on 21 November 1673. This marriage to a Catholic princess led to his forced abdication in 1688. He was replaced on the throne by his Protestant daughter Mary II and her husband William III.
November 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
James, Duke of York (the future James II), married his second wife, Mary of Modena, in person on 21 November 1673. This marriage to a Catholic princess led to his forced abdication in 1688. He was replaced on the throne by his Protestant daughter Mary II and her husband William III.
Alexandra of Denmark, consort of Edward VII and mother of George V, died at Sandringham in Norfolk on 20 November 1925. Under the terms of Edward's will, she remained in the big house at Sandringham for the rest of her life, relegating George V to a small house on the estate.
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Alexandra of Denmark, consort of Edward VII and mother of George V, died at Sandringham in Norfolk on 20 November 1925. Under the terms of Edward's will, she remained in the big house at Sandringham for the rest of her life, relegating George V to a small house on the estate.
Caroline of Ansbach, consort of George II, died in London on 20 November 1737. She was one of the most intelligent and cultured consorts, as well as being politically influential. She acted as regent when her husband was visiting Hanover.
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Caroline of Ansbach, consort of George II, died in London on 20 November 1737. She was one of the most intelligent and cultured consorts, as well as being politically influential. She acted as regent when her husband was visiting Hanover.
Frances Brandon, daughter of Henry VII's daughter Mary Tudor, wife of Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, and mother of Lady Jane Grey, died in London on 20 November 1559.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Frances Brandon, daughter of Henry VII's daughter Mary Tudor, wife of Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, and mother of Lady Jane Grey, died in London on 20 November 1559.
Fire severely damaged Windsor Castle when a spotlight ignited a curtain on 20 November 1992, the Queen's 45th wedding anniversary. The question of how the repairs should be funded led to Buckingham Palace being opened to the public for the first time to help to pay for the restoration.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Fire severely damaged Windsor Castle when a spotlight ignited a curtain on 20 November 1992, the Queen's 45th wedding anniversary. The question of how the repairs should be funded led to Buckingham Palace being opened to the public for the first time to help to pay for the restoration.
Princess Elizabeth (the future Elizabeth II) married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. The BBC made the first tele-recording of the event, which was broadcast in the US 32 hours later.
November 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Princess Elizabeth (the future Elizabeth II) married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. The BBC made the first tele-recording of the event, which was broadcast in the US 32 hours later.
Charles I, second and only surviving son of James I, was born in Dunfermline on 19 November 1600, three years before his father succeeded to the English throne. He was the monarch over the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until his execution for treason in 1649.
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Charles I, second and only surviving son of James I, was born in Dunfermline on 19 November 1600, three years before his father succeeded to the English throne. He was the monarch over the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until his execution for treason in 1649.
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of George III, died in Kew on 17 November 1818. The bird of paradise flower Strelitzia reginae is named after her.
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of George III, died in Kew on 17 November 1818. The bird of paradise flower Strelitzia reginae is named after her.
Mary I (also known as Bloody Mary for the brutal way she reimposed the Catholic faith in England) died at St James's Palace on 17 November 1558. She was succeeded by her half-sister Elizabeth I.
November 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Mary I (also known as Bloody Mary for the brutal way she reimposed the Catholic faith in England) died at St James's Palace on 17 November 1558. She was succeeded by her half-sister Elizabeth I.
John Balliol became King of Scotland on 17 November 1292. He was one of several candidates to succeed Margaret, Maid of Norway, and was favoured by Edward I of England. He endured a short but difficult reign, caught between Edward I and the Scottish nobles, who resented Edward's overlordship.
November 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
John Balliol became King of Scotland on 17 November 1292. He was one of several candidates to succeed Margaret, Maid of Norway, and was favoured by Edward I of England. He endured a short but difficult reign, caught between Edward I and the Scottish nobles, who resented Edward's overlordship.
Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth, French mistress of Charles II, died in Paris on 14 November 1734. She was unpopular in England because she was felt to be loyal to the King of France; when Charles died, she returned to France. She and Charles had one child, Charles, Duke of Richmond.
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth, French mistress of Charles II, died in Paris on 14 November 1734. She was unpopular in England because she was felt to be loyal to the King of France; when Charles died, she returned to France. She and Charles had one child, Charles, Duke of Richmond.
Eleanor "Nell" Gwynne died in London on 14 November 1687. She was an orange seller at Drury Lane Theatre, who became a comedy actress and later mistress of Charles II, with whom she had two sons.
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Eleanor "Nell" Gwynne died in London on 14 November 1687. She was an orange seller at Drury Lane Theatre, who became a comedy actress and later mistress of Charles II, with whom she had two sons.
Charles III, eldest son and heir of Elizabeth II, was born in Buckingham Palace on 14 November 1948.
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Charles III, eldest son and heir of Elizabeth II, was born in Buckingham Palace on 14 November 1948.
William, Prince of Orange, the future William III of England and Scotland, was born in The Hague on 14 November 1650, son of William II and Mary Princess Royal (daughter of Charles I).
November 14, 2025 at 6:57 AM
William, Prince of Orange, the future William III of England and Scotland, was born in The Hague on 14 November 1650, son of William II and Mary Princess Royal (daughter of Charles I).
Princess Anne married Captain Mark Phillips at Westminster Abbey on 14 November 1973. The marriage, which produced two children, Peter and Zara, lasted until 1992, and she married Commander Tim Laurence in December 1992.
November 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Princess Anne married Captain Mark Phillips at Westminster Abbey on 14 November 1973. The marriage, which produced two children, Peter and Zara, lasted until 1992, and she married Commander Tim Laurence in December 1992.