But how long ago was the British monarchy established? Which ruler can rightfully call themselves the first King of England?

Athelstan rose to become England’s first king in the early 10th century. But his journey to the throne was far from easy.

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 ...

Here, look - that's King James I.He was the King AND headof ... This video is relevant for teaching History at KS1 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 1st Level in Scotland.