How will you spend the Coronation weekend?

Celebrate with your community

Spend time with family and friends

Make memories

InAnglo Saxon times, England was divided into a number of kingdoms. (originally called a heptarchy)

England was united underÆthelstan in 929AD after what could have been the bloodiest battle in history

1215 Magna CartaKing John - the King and government were no longer above the law and could not use the law to exploit their authority

In 1603 James vi of Scotland became James I ‘King of Great Britain’

The House of Windsor in 1917 proclaimed by King George V, replacing the historic name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

Today the British monarch reigns but does not rule

Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom. In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State.

The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy.This means that, whileThe Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.

The King is the chief public representative of Britain, a ceremonial leader and also the head of the Church of England