King George V, in 1911. The move marks the first time in recent history that a Queen Consort will use an existing crown for a coronation ceremony instead of commissioning something new.

The Imperial Crown of India (now in the Tower of London) was specially made for the occasion. The greatest challenge of George V's reign came with the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. The King ...

1. Crown Royal was created to celebrate the Royal Tour of Canada in 1939 In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made history by becoming the first reigning monarchs to visit Canada for a ...

While the reigns of George I and II had been marked by a royal detachment from the administration of American colonies, King George III asserted his claim on the colonies strenuously. The king saw ...