Was King Richard III really a villain, or just a victim of Tudor propaganda? Which medieval king modeled his court after that of King Arthur? Which king lost a wrestling match with the king of France? Which king was renowned as an expert in witchcraft? How did Prince Albert influence Queen Victoria before and after his untimely death? Why did King George V change the name of the royal family? Which king ordered the sea to obey him, and why? Which king swiftly took the throne after his brother was killed in an alleged hunting accident? Which king received a personal letter from Napolon asking for help in defeat? Find the answers to these questions - and every other question you may have about the British monarchy.

Preface -- Introduction -- The House of Wessex -- The Norman kings -- The House of Plantagenet -- The Houses of Lancaster and York -- The House of Tudor -- The House of Stuart -- The House of Hanover -- The House of Windsor -- Royal edicts.