Sophia died shortly before Queen Anne in 1714, and the throne passed to Sophia’s son, George, Elector of Hanover. As George I, he was the first Hanoverian monarch of Britain.

He married Anne of Bohemia in January 1382 and both are buried in the Abbey. His portrait hangs in the nave. Richard was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 16th July 1377 aged 10. ... and the jewels from ...

The Royal Family will undertake their annual Scottish tour from July 1 to July 4, 2025, with members staying at the Palace of ...

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