James Ii II (Ii): Last News

It was revealed earlier this year that the Queen Consort will be crowned alongside King Charles on May 6 at Westminster Abbey with Queen Mary's Crown, rather than have another Crown made from scratch.The palace said the decision had been made “in the interests of sustainability and efficiency.” The last time a consort's crown was reused was in the 18th century, when Queen Caroline, consort of King George II, wore Mary of Modena’s (wife of King James II's) crown. Even though the artefact is being re-used, there are two key ways that it is being altered to reflect Camilla's own personality - one of which pays a special tribute to the late Queen.

Charles III was proclaimed king due to his position as head of the House of Windsor following the Queen's death.But what if the claim to be king of the UK could lie with someone else entirely?What if there was a duke in Germany who some believe have just as much claim to the crown as its new incumbent?The Jacobite movement has passed its heyday but there remains a small but dedicated following who continue to keep a record of an alternative line of succession dating back more than 300 years.The TV series Outlander brought the Jacobite row back into popular discussion and some still commemorate the 17th century battles that took place in the row over who was the rightful heir to the throne.So who were the so-called “pretenders” to the throne — and why is the current would-be heir a German duke?The Jacobite succession comes from a belief that the descendants of the House of Stuart still have a claim to rule over the UK.It dates back to trouble for the monarchy in the 17th century.James II (James VII in Scotland) was a monarch from the House of Stuart who succeeded his brother, Charles II, in 1685.However, his Catholic religion proved a stumbling block for protestant England and in some parts of Scotland.James was deposed during the Glorious Revolution in 1688 by his protestant daughter Mary and her husband, William III of Orange, a Dutch ruler.Mary took the crown despite James II having a son with his Catholic second wife. The rules at the time said the first male child should be the monarch's heir, even if they are not the eldest.James II fled the country which was taken as an abdication of the throne.

Princess Charlotte will be honoured with the rarest official Royal title when her father Prince William becomes King.The seven year old’s current title is Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge, however this will change once her grandfather Prince Charles succeeds the throne.Titles of honours and dukedoms assigned to the Royal Family have historical and political significance, and have been handed down from generations of monarchs that came before. While Princess Charlotte’s brothers Prince George and Prince Louis will each have important senior royal titles, her new title will have unique importance, as it is one that only seven of her Royal ancestors have previously shared.

Considered the oldest and most iconic golf course in the world, the Old Course at St Andrews is hosting the 2022 running of the Open Championship this week. Having been bumped off its usual five-year rotation when the tournament was curtailed in 2020, this is the first time in seven years that the Open has returned to St Andrews, where it was last won by American Zach Johnson.

property, Historic Environment Scotland urged care for its "preserve cultural significance". The castle was featured in Nigel Tranter's novel about James II of Scotland and his protector Alexander Lyon.It has an orchard with around 30 fruit trees, a disused tennis court with a stone-built pavilion as well as chicken coop in the garden.The lot has stunning views across the countryside towards the Firth of Forth which is in the grounds of Piteadie House, also for sale.

Halloween is just around the corner, the nights are growing longer and the pumpkins are in the shops. If you’re a fan of all things scary then you might have snuggled down to watch some creepy films.But, if you missed out on a summer holiday, did you know there are some spooky staycations you can enjoy?Right here in the UK there are plenty of dark tourism stays to try.Perfect for a late October jolly.One such place is Ayrshire Castle in Scotland. What are you doing for Halloween this year? Let us know in the comments section... The “haunted house” is complete with a 600 year old murder pit.We know – we didn’t know what a murderpit was either, but it's very Halloween.The fifteenth century castle was a present to Princess Margaret, James II