The British forged the largest empire the world has yet seen. Holding territory on every continent at its height in the wake of the First World War, …
Which Territories Were Former British Colonies?
The British Empire is famous for spreading itself to almost every corner of the globe. An empire is a group of colonies that are ruled by a single power, and while Britain itself has always been quite small in land mass and located far away from many of the places it governed, it succeeded in manifesting the largest empire in history. Which parts of the world were ruled by the British Empire?
A monarch is an unelected ruler of a sovereign nation, who usually serves until their death or abdication. Monarchies are often hereditary, with each …
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom 64 years, 162 days 6 February 1952 to Present Victoria of the United Kingdom 63 years, 216 days 20 June 1837 to 22 …
Queen Elizabeth II was the United Kingdom’s ruling monarch from 1952 until September 8, 2022 at the age of 96. Having ruled for 70 years and 214 …
It's a question that has puzzled people for centuries: why doesn't England have a king? After all, it seems, historically speaking, like the natural …
What is Operation London Bridge? It's a question on a lot of people's minds lately, especially in the wake of Her Majesty, the Queen’s passing. While …