Fascinating and authoritative of Britain's royal families from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I to Queen Victoria, by leading popular historian Alison Weir 'George III is alleged to have married secretly, on 17th April, 1759, a Quakeress called Hannah Lightfoot. If George III did make such a marriage...then his subsequent marriage to Queen Charlotte was bigamous, and every monarch of Britain since has been a usurper, the rightful heirs of George III being his children by Hannah Lightfoot...' Britain's Royal Families provides in one volume, complete genealogical details of all members of the royal houses of England, Scotland and Great Britain - from 800AD to the present. Drawing on countless authorities, both ancient and modern, Alison Weir explores the crown and royal family tree in unprecedented depth and provides a comprehensive guide to the heritage of today's royal family – with fascinating insight and often scandalous secrets. 'Staggeringly useful... combines solid information with tantalising appetisers.’ Mail on Sunday

This book is more than a biography of kings and queens; it is an encyclopaedic work on every aspect of monarchy in Britain from semi-legendary times to the present day. Arranged in an A-Z format, it includes mini biographies on each of the forty-two kings and queens who have ruled since the Norman Conquest, details of the royal lines in Scotland before the Act of Union, the background to the royal houses of Britain and the consorts – largely foreign – who have married into the monarchy. Royal scandals, wars, ceremonies, households, tombs and insignia make fascinating reading, and this book is the ideal reference work for all those who want to know more about individual monarchs and the impressive legacy of myths, traditions, beliefs and practices that have grown up around the institution of the monarchy.

More than a biography of kings and queens, this title is an encyclopaedic work on every aspect of monarchy in Britain from semi-legendary times to the present day. It provides a reference for discovering more about individual monarchs and the huge legacy of myths, traditions and practices which has grown up around the institution of the monarchy.

A magnificent study of Britain's royal heritage with a directory of royalty and over 120 of the most important historic buildings, all shown in over 1000 colour images

Want to brush up on your knowledge of the British Monarchy? But don't want to wade through boring, long-winded books with old fashioned designs that make your eyes hurt? Then this is the book for you! Kings and Queens is a colourful, pocket-sized guide all about the most famous royals in the world that you can enjoy browsing through at home for general interest, or that you can take with you as you travel about the country. Inside, you'll find: * Profiles on every British monarch including Henry VIII, Victoria and Elizabeth II * Background information about key historical events like the War of the Roses and the Civil War * Bite-sized facts and recommendations for related information to spark your interest * 'Did you know' trivia that will make you laugh and groan! Learn everything you need to know about this fascinating aspect of British heritage with this handy fact-filled guide. Other titles in the Crimson Heritage Series: Britain's Castles and Roman Britain.