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  History of the Monarchy > The Stuarts > Charles I
Charles I was born in Fife on 19 November 1600, the second son of James VI of Scotland (from 1603 also James I of England) and Anne of Denmark.
Charles was reserved (he had a residual stammer), self-righteous and had a high concept of royal authority, believing in the divine right of kings.
Charles did not see his action as surrender, but as an opportunity to regain lost ground by playing one group off against another; he saw the monarchy as the source of stability and told parliamentary commanders 'you cannot be without me: you will fall to ruin if I do not sustain you'.
www.royal.gov.uk /output/Page76.asp   (1990 words)

  
 Britannia: Monarchs of Britain
Charles II, second son of Charles I and Henrietta Marie of France, was born in 1630.
The Whigs used Catholicism to undermine Charles; England was in the throes of yet another wave of anti-Catholicism, with the Whigs employing this paranoia in an attempt to unseat the heir apparent, Charles' Catholic brother James, from succeeding to the throne.
Charles' tolerance was astounding considering the situation of England at the time of his ascension, but was necessary for his reign to stand a chance at success.
www.britannia.com /history/monarchs/mon49.html   (826 words)

  
 History of the Monarchy > The Stuarts > Charles II
Although those who had signed Charles I's death warrant were punished (nine regicides were put to death, and Cromwell's body was exhumed from Westminster Abbey and buried in a common pit), Charles II pursued a policy of political tolerance and power-sharing.
Charles also encouraged a rebuilding programme, particularly in the last years of his reign, which included extensive rebuilding at Windsor Castle, a huge but uncompleted new palace at Winchester and the Greenwich Observatory.
Charles was a patron of Christopher Wren in the design and rebuilding of St Paul's Cathedral, Chelsea Hospital (a refuge for old war veterans) and other London buildings.
www.royal.gov.uk /output/Page92.asp   (937 words)

  
 Royalty.nu - Royal History - Charles II
King Charles II King Charles II, the son of Charles I, reigned from 1660 to 1685.
Image of the King: Charles I and Charles II by Richard Ollard is about the public images and self images of these two kings.
Royal Charles: Charles II and the Restoration by Antonia Fraser.
www.royalty.nu /Europe/England/Stuart/CharlesII.html   (1088 words)

  
 CNN.com - Charles bemoans 'royal soap opera' - Oct 8, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Charles' father Prince Philip, notorious for his politically incorrect gaffes and long rumored to be a womanizer, openly confronts both claims head-on when talking to Paxman.
To those who say the royals are a modern-day irrelevance, Paxman points to the royal jubilees, weddings and funerals that bring hundreds of thousands of people onto the streets.
But Paxman believes that Charles, whose tortuous love life and views on a string of subjects from organic farming to architecture have provoked derision, could be in for a smooth handover one day.
www.cnn.com /2006/WORLD/europe/10/08/charles.soap.reut/index.html   (542 words)

  
 Charles II of England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles was also a patron of the arts, and he and his court were largely responsible for the revival of public drama and music, after their virtual prohibition under the earlier Protectorate.
Charles, the eldest surviving son of Charles I of England and Henrietta Maria of France, was born Charles Stuart in St.
Charles II's eldest son, the Duke of Monmouth, led a rebellion against James II, but was defeated at the battle of Sedgemoor on 6 July 1685, captured, and executed.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charles_II_of_England   (4323 words)

  
 HMS Royal Charles (1655) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
With the Restoration she was renamed HMS Royal Charles, and served as the ship that brought king Charles II back to England in 1660, captained by Sir Edward Montagu.
As Royal Charles she took part in the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
In 1667 flagging English national esteem was further depressed by the raid on the Medway in which a Dutch fleet invaded the Thames and Medway rivers and captured Royal Charles, removing her with great skill to Hellevoetsluis in the United Provinces.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/HMS_Royal_Charles_(1655)   (342 words)

  
 British Royal Commemoratives - Charles & Diana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A commemorative inscription on the reverse with Prince of Wales feathers.
It is decorated with the Royal Arms flanked by the Lion and Unicorn, Prince of Wales feathers the Welsh Dragon and shield of the Duchy of Cornwall below.
An inscription on the reverse "The Prince and Princess of Wales HRH Prince Charles Married The Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral 29th July 1981".
members.aol.com /pswebpage/royalty/cd.htm   (764 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Royal Survivor: The Life of Charles II: Books: Stephen Coote   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Charles II is a fascinating character that lived through a time of other major historical events that make this book all the more interesting.
King Charles II that come from this book appears to be a man, highly intelligent, got the "common touch" and acute in politics but he's also lazy, rash and live for the moment type of individual.
Charles II seemed to enjoy life, dodged parliament to the end and ultimately died a Catholic, and paved the way to his son, Monmouth's demise; his brother, James II's abdication; and his nephew, William III of Orange ascension to the throne.
www.amazon.com /Royal-Survivor-Life-Charles-II/dp/031222687X   (2566 words)

  
 Royal Charles and The Restoration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Charles II was born on May 29, 1630.
Charles issued the Declaration of Breda in April 1660 outlining the conditions for his return.
It was accepted by the new Parliament, and Charles was invited “to take the government of the kingdom upon his shoulders.” On May 25, 1660 Charles arrived in Dover, and England had a king once more.
www.cofc.edu /~mccandla/355outline9.html   (320 words)

  
 Harless Homepage - Person Page 330
She married Henry Thurman Royal, son of Thomas Jesse Royal and Frances Elva Harless, 23 August 1913 at Bennington, Utah.
     Charles Richard Smith was the son of Nathaniel Smith and Stella Lillian Royal.
She married William Otto Royal, son of Thomas Jesse Royal and Frances Elva Harless, circa 1920 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.
www.genealogy-quest.com /Harless-Homepage/tree/p330.htm   (1025 words)

  
 Charles bowls over royal fans in Cornwall
Jim and Jill Hosking's children presented the royal farmer - Charles raises organic produce on his own estates - with a hefty basket of fresh fruit and vegetables which he jokingly pretended to struggle with.
At the open day Charles was also presented with a picture of a new variety of narcissi named after the Duchess of Cornwall.
Charles attended the Cornish engagements on his own after Camilla pulled out of the trip following the death of her father Major Bruce Shand on Sunday.
www.hellomagazine.com /royalty/2006/06/14/princecharles   (333 words)

  
 Royalty.nu - Royal History - Stuart Dynasty - King Charles I
King Charles I succeeded to the throne after the death of his father, James I.
The monarchy was not restored until 1660, when Charles I's son, Charles II, returned to England at the invitation of Parliament.
In 1623 the future King Charles I donned a false wig and, disguised as "Mr Smith," journeyed to Madrid to secure the hand of the king of Spain's daughter.
www.royalty.nu /Europe/England/Stuart/CharlesI.html   (1068 words)

  
 Dutch Attack on the Medway: The Royal Charles Carried into Dutch Waters, 12 June 1667 : National Maritime Museum
They captured the Royal Charles at Chatham, which was a particular humiliation for the English because the Royal Charles originally the Commonwealth warship Naseby had brought back Charles II from the Netherlands at his Restoration in 1660 and had been renamed by him on that occasion.
In this painting the Royal Charles can be seen in the centre under small sail, with a Dutch Admiralty, or States Yacht, to the left flying a white flag with an anchor as well as the Dutch pennant.
To the left of the Royal Charles is a man-of-war showing the Dutch flag and pennant at the main masthead.
www.nmm.ac.uk /server/show/conMediaFile.2821/outputRegister/lowhtml   (332 words)

  
 Wedding Bells For Charles, Camilla, Royal Marriage To Put Official Seal On Romance Kindled 30 Years Ago - CBS News
Charles was previously married to Princess Diana, who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997.
Charles and Camilla met when the prince was just a student, over 30 years ago, and continued an on-and-off relationship through most of their adult lives - even during his marriage to Diana, who loathed Camilla as a rival.
It's a sensitive issue because Charles would be the supreme governor of the church if he succeeds to the throne, and some Anglicans remain opposed to remarriage of divorcees.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/02/10/world/main672817.shtml   (1151 words)

  
 Off-guard Charles in royal blooper - World - www.theage.com.au
Prince Charles was unhappy at having to speak to reporters during a ski holiday with his sons Harry and William.
Prince Charles has been caught swearing at the media in an embarrassing royal blunder in the lead-up to his wedding next week to Camilla Parker Bowles.
Charles' graceless appearance was sparked by his anger over paparazzi photos in the British press of Prince William and girlfriend Kate Middleton, the BBC reported.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2005/04/01/1112302210774.html   (220 words)

  
 CBC News Indepth: The Royal Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Charles Philip Arthur George was born at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 14, 1948, to Princess Elizabeth.
He was a helicopter pilot, and served in the Royal Navy for several years in the 1970s.
Should Charles become king, Camilla will then be called Her Royal Highness The Princess Consort, although as the wife of the king she would be queen, as well.
www.cbc.ca /news/background/royals/princecharles.html   (670 words)

  
 Charles shifts royal wedding by 1 day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles have delayed their wedding until Saturday in light of news that the funeral of John Paul II will take place Friday, the day they had planned to wed.
Charles will travel to Rome to attend the Pope's funeral on behalf of his mother, the Queen, his office announced Monday.
After the civil ceremony, the royal couple and their entourage are to go to the chapel at Windsor Castle for a prayer service and dedication attended by the Queen.
www.cbc.ca /story/world/national/2005/04/04/royal-wedding-050404.html   (1183 words)

  
 Charles II
Charles II was a sensual and romantic man -- one who loved the arts almost as much as he loved women, and a politician who was willing to do nearly anything to keep his power.
Charles' reign is remembered as "Merry Olde England," but in truth, it was an extremely turbulent time politically, including a disastrous war with Holland.
Sewell is portraying Charles II in a 5.5 million pound four-part drama that the BBC is filming in what is supposed to be Oxford, where the king decamped to escape the plague.
www.aboutrufus.com /charles_ii.htm   (11736 words)

  
 Facilities
Charles Royal houses all faculty offices, labs, and primary classroom space for the School of Communications Design.
There are many technological resources for faculty and students in the Charles Royal Building, some of which are unique to the building and the School of Communications Design.
Communications Design students spend a fair amount of time at Charles Royal -- designing layouts and pulling proofs in the Graphics Lab, mixing digital video in the Media Lab, going through Saturday afternoon crits in Writing and Graphics and eventually brainstorming projects in their Capstone course.
raven.ubalt.edu /facilities/charlesroyal.html   (191 words)

  
 RoyaList Online - Royal Genealogy - Charles, Duke of St. Albans (illeg. son of King Charles II)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Ten years after Charles I was deposed and executed, his son, Charles II, regains the throne after many years in exile.
Charles is determined not only to restore the monarchy but also to revive a society that has suffered under many years of Puritan rule, when everything from theater to Christmas festivals was illegal.
As king, Charles II throws himself into the gaiety of court life, becoming a patron of the arts and a consummate lover of women.
www.royalist.info /execute/biog?person=2562   (555 words)

  
 Camilla may join Charles at royal wedding
It has been rumoured that Camilla Parker Bowles will accompany Prince Charles to Spain's royal wedding next May. According to sources close to the Spanish royal family, Camilla will be welcome when Crown Prince Felipe and newsreader Letizia Ortiz make their vows in Madrid's Almudena Cathedral.
Some royal watchers say her presence would send out a constructive message, as Letizia, like Camilla, is a divorcee.
Although the pair have turned out for a number of official events together, Camilla is yet to join him at a royal wedding, and she was not invited to the Wessexes' nuptials in 1999.
www.hellomagazine.com /royalty/2003/12/17/princecharles   (229 words)

  
 New Orleans Royal Saint Charles Hotel; Your Source for hotel rooms at the Royal St Charles Hotel in New Orleans, LA
The Royal St. Charles Hotel is one of the finest boutique hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Located at 135 Saint Charles Ave., in the Central Business District, The Royal St. Charles is just blocks from the French Quarter and minutes from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, The New Orleans Riverfront, and many fine New Orleans restaurants.
The Royal Saint Charles was originally the Southern Savings and Loan building, built in 1974, which was renovated to capture the simplicity and elegance of style traditionally displayed during the 1920's, 30's, and 40's.
www.royal-st-charles-hotel.com   (237 words)

  
 Working Dogs Book Store - Royal Charles (Antonia Fraser)
Charles II, king of the glorious Restoration Period in English history, was a figure of legendary proportions, daring, physically commanding, surviving times of great danger after Cromwell's rule, living in tumultuous times of great scientific discovery, literature and some not-very successful wars against the Dutch.
While this is by no means an uncritical biography, Fraser argues persuasively that Charles was the master politician of his generation, and she seduces us into cheering on Charles' various attempts, late in his reign, to govern without Parliament.
Royal Charles is a delight to read and Fraser makes reading history enjoyable.
www.workingdogs.com /bookstore/us/product/039449721X.htm   (442 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In pictures: Royal wedding
Prince Charles and Camilla have wed in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall.
Royal fan John Bull, from Birmingham, joined thousands of people waiting to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.
Charles and Camilla leave arm in arm following the 45 minute service of prayer and dedication in St George's Chapel.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/in_pictures/4427375.stm   (275 words)

  
 Pictures of Old Sailing Ships, Art Prints and History of the Royal Charles
Structurally almost identical to the first built of the three 100-gun ships (the HMS Royal James), the Royal Charles was nonetheless strikingly different in her outward appearance.
During her first battle, the Royal Charles was plagued by a deep roll that interfered with cannon operations in the lower decks.
Later, in 1715, her salvaged parts were used to build the HMS Royal George, a ship that remained in service until her sinking at Spithead anchorage in 1783.
www.jamesaflood.com /oechas.htm   (527 words)

  
 Royal Collection - Charles I
Probably acquired by George IV Hubert Le Sueur came to London in the retinue of Charles I's bride Henrietta Maria, the daughter of Henry IV of France, in 1625.
He was a skilled bronze founder and among the earliest of approximately fifty commissions that he undertook for Charles I was a series of bronze casts after the Antique for the King's gardens at St James's Palace (now at Windsor Castle).
Further examples of the bust continued to be made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, including two others in the Royal Collection.
www.royalcollection.org.uk /eGallery/object.asp?category=BASCULPTURE&object=33467&row=6&detail=about   (283 words)

  
 Royal St. Charles Hotel New Orleans Hotel - Lowest Rates on New Orleans Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Royal is a superior first class hotel, in the central business district, just outside the French Quarter.
The Royal St. Charles Hotel is located on the right-hand side.
For any queries related to the Royal St Charles New Orleans, please email us at support@hotel-in-neworleans.com with details about what you want information on.
www.hotels-in-neworleans.com /nola/royal_st_charles_new_orleans_hotel.html   (467 words)

  
 Captain Frederick Charles Hodgson, Royal Engineers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Frederick Charles Hodgson was born on the 25
The census lists Frederick as the oldest son of Charles and Jane Hodgson of 2 Welford Street in Linthorpe, Yorkshire.
There is a high probability that this is the family of Frederick Charles Hodgson [1].
hometown.aol.com /reubique/hodgson.htm   (618 words)

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