Kings, queens, royal dynasties, coronation traditions, and crowns.
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Which queen was the longest-reigning British monarch?
Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years, from 1952 to 2022, outlasting every prior British monarch.
Which dynasty's rule over Russia ended in 1598, before the Time of Troubles?
The Rurikid dynasty ended with Feodor I's death in 1598; Mikhail Romanov became tsar in 1613 after the Time of Troubles.
Which crown sits on a new British monarch's head at the moment of coronation?
The crown made in 1661 for Charles II is reserved exclusively for the coronation moment.
Which royal house ruled England for over 300 years starting with Henry II?
The Plantagenet line, founded by Henry II in 1154, held the English throne until 1485.