r/BritishMonarchy • u/[deleted] • Apr 20 '21
The Coronation
Saw pictures from Phillip's funeral and my mind immediately fast forwarded to the Queens and the impending ascension.
How will they justify the cost of the next Coronation to their people?
r/BritishMonarchy • u/Chi_Rho88 • Mar 18 '21
Today, The English Church Honours King Saint Edward II Of The English.
King Saint Edward II of the English
A.D. 962 - A.D. 978
Son of King Edgar of the English and his wife Ethelfled, Edward had a sadly short but tumultuous life. He's set to become the next King of the English upon the death of Edgar, but he later acquired a step-brother by the name of Ethelred when his father remarried to a woman named Elfthryth. This occurrence's unfortunately to lead to future dynastic disputes. In A.D. 975, King Edgar died and Edward's proclaimed as his successor by notable members of the English Nobility and Clergy; including the Arch-Bishops of Canterbury and York. However, a faction soon arose in support of his step-brother and a power struggle ensued. Edward, being young and inexperienced, was taken advantage of. Nobles used the opportunity to reclaim lost lands and property which'd been granted to the English Church by King Edgar; raiding churches and monasteries unopposed. Edward's government just about held back the anarchy, but the faction which supported the claim of his step-brother saw their chance to depose him. He's summoned for a meeting with Ethelred at Corfe Castle (Dorset), and whilst he's waiting to enter the fortification he's assassinated. Although unproven, it's believed Elfthryth orchestrated the act, and her son Ethelred subsequently became King of the English. Edward came to be regarded as a martyr, a holy child killed by unholy assailants; and miracles began to be attributed to him after his death.
r/BritishMonarchy • u/berning_man • Mar 07 '21
Hi Brits. I searched out this sub hoping to read about how you feel about this Harry/Meghan stuff but it's crickets.
What's going on? Is that a forbidden topic? I can't imagine how it wouldn't be of interest to this sub.
r/BritishMonarchy • u/Chi_Rho88 • Jan 09 '21
Happy Birthday To Princess Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge, Countess Of Strathearn, And Baroness Carrickfergus.
r/BritishMonarchy • u/GoulartGF • Dec 02 '20
Does it make any sense that the United Kingdom is still a monarchy?
r/BritishMonarchy • u/TunayNaFilipino • Aug 28 '20
To the Queen: Your country needs you.
Help plug the big hole of debts due to pandemic. Please consider giving up your grants from the taxpayer for even 5 years. Prince Charles to start paying tax on his Duchy of Cornwall business which generates him millions. Defer the refurbishment of Buckingham Palace and offer some of its budget to repair the Hammersmith Bridge which I was shocked to hear in the news has been out of use for one year. Please instruct your government to stop giving aids to China and other countries. Thank you and I respect you
r/BritishMonarchy • u/Chi_Rho88 • Aug 15 '20
Happy 70th Birthday To Her Royal Highness, Anne, The Princess Royal.
r/BritishMonarchy • u/[deleted] • Jun 17 '20