Medieval English Monarchy

Step into the world of the kings who forged the foundations of Britain

From the decisive Norman Conquest in 1066 to the end of the Plantagenet era and the dawn of the Tudors, the medieval monarchy was a period of relentless ambition and monumental change. This was a time when the crown was won on the battlefield and defended through the construction of formidable fortresses.

Learn About the Medieval Monarchy of England

Posted on March 28, 2026

Queen Isabella of France: England's Most Dangerous Queen

Queen Isabella of France, the 'She-Wolf', rebelled against her weak husband Edward II, invaded England with Roger Mortimer, deposed the king in 1327, and ruled as regent. Her ruthless ambition secured her son's throne but earned eternal infamy. A queen who bent monarchy to her will.

Posted on March 21, 2026

The Deposition of Edward II: How a King Lost His Crown in 1327

Edward II’s deposition in 1327 marked a decisive break in English monarchy, as political failure, noble opposition, and the intervention of Queen Isabella and Roger Mortimer forced his removal. Blending coercion with parliamentary approval, the episode exposed the limits of royal authority and set a lasting constitutional precedent.

Posted on March 7, 2026

The Mysterious Death of Edward II at Berkeley Castle

Edward II reportedly died on 21 September 1327 at Berkeley Castle, officially from natural causes. Yet chroniclers hint at murder—suffocation or the infamous red-hot poker legend. Survival theories, including exile as a hermit, challenge the narrative, leaving his end a blend of fact, propaganda, and enduring mystery.

Posted on February 23, 2026

Edward I: The King Who Built Castles to Crush the Wales

Edward I, Longshanks, towered over his age, tall, resolute, ruthless. He crushed Simon de Montfort, subdued Wales with an iron ring of castles, and hammered Scotland until his dying breath. Lawgiver and conqueror, his statutes endure, his fortresses still dominate the landscape, proclaiming the zenith of medieval royal power.

a depiction of King Edward III dressed in royal atire in a medieval hallway lit by candles

Posted on February 16, 2026

King Edward III and His Impact on England

King Edward III’s fifty-year reign transformed England into a formidable European power. He is most famous for initiating the Hundred Years' War and securing legendary victories at Crécy and Poitiers. Beyond the battlefield, he founded the Order of the Garter, revived chivalric ideals, and undertook grand architectural projects at Windsor Castle.

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Posted on February 16, 2026

King Henry VII: The First Tudor Monarch

When Henry Tudor defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, he became King Henry VII and established the Tudor dynasty.

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Posted on February 16, 2026

King Edward II: A Controversial Monarch's Reign

King Edward II, born in 1284, was a figure who left an indelible mark on English history. Son of the formidable King Edward I, he ascended to the throne in 1307. But unlike his father, Edward II's reign was fraught with controversy, military failures, and internal strife.