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 Worsley, voice-over: Christmas Day, 1069, Northern England. ♪ A warrior king makes his way through the ruins of York Cathedral. The king's name is William I of England, but you might ...

“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).

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).

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 ...

Francis Dymoke acted as the King's champion during the coronation on May 6, 2023. He fulfiled a role that has been performed by members of his family since William the Conqueror was crowned in 1066.