British history

On June 20th, 1837, 18-year-old Victoria ascended the British throne following the death of her uncle, King William IV. She would go on to rule for 63 years, until her…

Death of King George V - 1936: On this day in 1936, the United Kingdom mourned the death of King George V. His passing led to the ascension of his…

Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Oldest UK Monarch (2007): On December 20, 2007, Queen Elizabeth II became the oldest monarch in the history of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria. Elizabeth…