In a decisive victory, William and his troops prevailed and King Harold was killed, beginning the Norman Conquest of England. For this reason, he is often called William the Conqueror.

Lucy investigates William the Conqueror. ♪ Lucy Worsley, voice-over: Christmas Day, 1069, Northern England. ♪ A warrior king makes his way through the ruins of York Cathedral.

King Charles’s coronation was filled with rituals that have changed little over the past thousand years … though there were a few surprises. Here’s what you need to know.

“The first coronation at Westminster Abbey was in 1066, when William the Conqueror [who invaded England from Normandy] was crowned king,” says royal expert and author Marlene Koenig.

A history of William III (of Orange), married to Mary II. William became King of England, ruling jointly with his wife, in the 'Glorious Revolution' and led his ...

William is "committed" to being crowned at Westminster Abbey, which is where every single coronation has been held since 1066 (aka when William the Conqueror was crowned). Gareth Cattermole ...

William is "committed" to being crowned at Westminster Abbey, which is where every single coronation has been held since 1066 (aka when William the Conqueror was crowned). Gareth Cattermole ...

The first queen consort crowned in the Abbey was Matilda, the wife of William the Conqueror, whose coronation was held in 1068. Since then, a further twenty-seven queens consort have had coronations ...

FARMER Francis Dymoke was the Champion of the King at Charles' coronation — a role his family has played at every investiture since the crowing of William the Conqueror. He sadly passed away at ...