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Document that made Charles II king to be auctioned for £600k

Signed copy of 1660 Declaration of Breda, which restored monarchy in Britain after Cromwell’s rule, goes on sale in May

The Guardian - UK

Who owns and profits from the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall? – timeline

Key dates in the centuries-old question of whether the duchies, and their profits, belong to the royals or the people

The Guardian - UK

In brief: The English Actor; Cursed Bread; The Restless Republic – reviews

A woolly history of stage acting; a sensuous tale of deadly obsession in a French town; and a seminal exploration of Oliver Cromwell’s Protectorate

The Guardian - UK

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Women, Beware the Devil at the Almeida review: a wild, slippery ride

The shape-shifting audacity of the play makes it exciting to watch, if ultimately baffling

Evening Standard

Pub dubbed 'longest Homes Under Hammer project ever' could finally reopen after 14 YEARS

The Old Cottage Pub in Margate, Kent, was built in 1650 and in use until 2007 before being snapped up on Homes Under the Hammer, and put back together over the next 14 years

Daily Mirror

Major battle you probably haven’t heard of that took place on our doorstep

More than 1600 men are said to have died in the fight

Liverpool Echo

Irish amateur historian on lonely mission to save ‘bogeyman’ Cromwell from genocide charges

As scholars gather in Dublin to debate the Puritan’s life, one man is insisting Ireland must apologise for blackening the Lord Protector’s name

The Guardian - UK

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Superstitious reason why experts believed King Charles would change his name

King Charles is celebrating his first birthday since his accession today - but many royal experts and historians harboured superstitious doubts over which name he would choose to rule under

Daily Mirror

Historic house with links to Oliver Cromwell and the Gunpowder Plot for sale

The Grade II listed, three-bedroom house in Oundle, Northamptonshire is on the market for £700,000

Wales Online

Let's answer some Coronation queries from a Scottish perspective

MANY months before it is likely to happen, the Coronation of King Charles III is already causing some questions to be asked.

The National (Scotland)

Steve Coogan sets his sights on the life of a fugitive king

Inspired by a book by Princess Diana’s brother, the actor is researching flight of Charles II from Oliver Cromwell’s troops

The Guardian - UK

Rare letter written by Oliver Cromwell to be auctioned in Edinburgh

The letter, written in 1648, is part of auctioneer Lyon & Turnbull’s rare books, maps, manuscripts and photographs sale.

The Independent UK

Killing Leprechauns: Irish satirist mines British ignorance in comedy podcast

Oliver Callan questions British comics on Irish history and current affairs and finds general response is obliviousness

The Guardian - UK

Oliver Cromwell 'revenge fantasy' musical set to debut at Dublin Fringe festival

The lively performance follows five friends on their quest to track down Oliver Cromwell's severed head

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The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring tolerance

Thousands of Christian cathedrals and churches rang their bells for an hour at noon the day after Queen Elizabeth II died in honor of the 96-year-old monarch and her 70 years of service as queen of the United Kingdom.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: A history of the ‘Big Lie,’ from Plato to TikTok

A long time ago, a respected social critic expressed concern that a new medium would lead to lying.

ABC News

Charles is the third King Charles. These were the ones before him

King Charles III shares a name with two kings whose rules were marked by bloodshed and scandal. Here's a brief guide to the reigns of those who came before him.

Edinburgh Live

24 British Citizenship test questions to see if you'd pass it

People who want to become a British citizen and live in the UK must first pass a test. But with a pass rate of 75 per cent needed to gain a new, blue passport, could you pass it?

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Daily Record

Try the British citizenship test - 24 tricky questions every person must answer

Check if you already have the knowledge it takes to become a citizen.

Liverpool Echo

British Citizenship Test: Answer these questions to see if you could pass it

It's harder than you may think

Wales Online

British Citizenship test questions - see if you would be able to pass

It costs £50 to sit the test - but you need to get 75 per cent right

The Independent UK

What's in a name? King Charles III's name has loaded history

Britain’s new monarch is named King Charles III — but that was not inevitable

Daily Mirror

Scandalous history of previous King Charles's - beheading and 'party animal'

King Charles III is following in the footsteps of two other monarchs of that name, who were both controversial in their own right due to an execution for high treason and at least 12 illegitimate children

Wales Online

New king will be Charles III - but who were Charles I and II?

The first two monarchs called Charles were on the throne at one of the most turbulant times in British history

The Independent UK

Charles becomes first King Charles since 1600s

Charles III’s historical namesakes oversaw one of the most turbulent periods in British history.

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