But how long ago was the British monarchy established? Which ruler can rightfully call themselves the first King of England?
The site said it had updated security and put extra volunteers on the rota. Athelstan was the first king of all England and ruled from 924 until his death in 939 after which he was buried in ...
Alfred's grandson, Athelstan, pushed English power north as far as Scotland and was the first king to claim to be ‘King of all England’. One story tells how King Cnut stood on the shore and ...