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The newborn Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge’s 3Xgreat-grandfather was King George V: King George V was born as the second son of King Edward VII (then Prince of Wales) and gre…

A posthumous version of the State portrait of King Edward VII (RCIN 404553) commissioned by Queen Alexandra from Luke Fildes and completed in 1912.In the biography of his father, LV Fildes recalled that: On and off for the last two years, my father had been painting a posthumous portrait of the late King Edward. It had been commissioned privately by Queen Alexandra and it was to be like the State Portrait in size but more intimate in character. Having the studies he had made from life for…

Posted by @virtual_mythos: Alexander the Great, king of Macedon, set out to conquer the world at the age of 20. He marched his armies across Asia, defeating the Persians and expanding his empire to the edges of the known world. His relentless ambition knew no bounds, but his ultimate goal was not simply conquest. He sought to unite all peoples under one rule, creating a global community that would be forever linked to his legacy.#alexanderthegreat #alessandromagno #greekhistory #emperor…

@objetovoadorr on Instagram: "Prompt: 1970’s dark fantasy book cover paper art dungeons and dragons style drawing of a red king wearing a red cloak, lord of the rings figurine, luminous golden crown, low angle view"

One of the most cataclysmic events in English history was the beheading of King Charles I for treason. This led to the beginning of a period known as the Interregnum, and the rule of Oliver Cromwell, and later his son Richard, was so unpopular that it led to the reestablishment of the monarchy after a short 11 year absence. How did this execution come about?

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A majestic portrayal of King David sitting on a grand throne in a royal court. Adorned in regal robes and a crown, holding a scepter. The throne room is richly decorated with intricate tapestries and golden accents, reflecting the splendor of his kingship. David's expression is wise and confident.