Hello again. Today we take a quick dive into the story of the Stuart King Charles II of England. His life and story is an incredible one, from his youth during the civil war, to his exile and restoration. Some of you may be aware that I took a little longer to put this video out, and to be honest, I was feeling a little burnt out after the two hour videos I have been posting in the past. Therefore, I decided to approach this one a bit slower. Rest assured, I do not plan on taking this long in between uploads moving forward. Also, I am still working on perfecting my audio, so I apologize for any distracting plosives encountered during the video. I will look to address this moving forward. As a side note I would like to note that I was a little harsh on Lucy Walter in this video, as I incorrectly stated that she had been involved in the "murder" of her "husband", when in fact she had been involved in the "attempted murder" of her "lover". I have added this to the errors and corrections section of the video description. As always, if I catch any additional errors or if any are brought to my attention, I will add them to this section as well. Nevertheless, thank you for your interest in the channel/video. If you would like to support the channel, super thanks is turned on for each of the videos, but this is never expected. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season, and can hopefully have a Merry Christmas today with the Merry Monarch. Cheers to you and yours!
Cheers! I never realized how interesting history really can be? I wasn't as interested in history when I was younger, but now, I can't seem to get enough of it! Thanks for an outstanding show!
Even though he had many mistresses, I do like the way he treated his wife. Even though she clearly couldn't have children and give him an heir, he treated her with respect and didn't seek out a divorce.
Charles II may have been lecherous, but he brought back a number of freedoms to his people that Cromwell & those horrid Puritans had prohibited... I mean Cromwell banned Christmas 🎄 & entertainment (theaters) as well as reading secular (yet academic) pieces of literature... Thank God for King Charles II- the Merry Monarch...
Hope you're having a good Christmas Day!🙂 Charles II had an eventful life to say the least. Colonel Thomas Blood broke into the Tower of London and stole the crown jewels. He was captured and given a private interview with Charles. Charles let him go! He certainly was a Merry Monarch as you say, that day.
@@jamellfoster6029 He made horse-racing fashionable and of course his spaniels. After what happened to his father you'd think he would plump for the quiet life in the Hague.
Yeh, Christmas present! Quite the character. Charles II REALLY needed to sort his personal life out, maybe just calm the hell down and stay away from the ladies a bit. You have to wonder how things would have worked out had he been able to have a legitimate heir, whether we actually needed things to go REALLY wrong like they do with his younger brother and successor to get our constitutional arrangements or not. I'm almost not sure what he thought he was going to gain from his covert relationship with France, Catholicism really didn't fit with England's natural character at this point, and the English didn't really like people who weren't English. There's a line and you shouldn't really cross it and yet I get the feeling like he just kept crossing it and yet lucked into getting away with it. Actually, an ex-boss of mine, the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry is the senior male-line descendent of Charles II. Nice guy, with an interesting family history. Featured extensively in the late Queen's death ceremonial as amongst other things, the Captain General of the Royal Company of Archers who stood vigil in Edinburgh, and the Lord Lieutenant of Roxburgh, Ettrick, and Lauderdale who declared the new reign in the Scottish Borders (ironic really that his ancestor tried so hard to become King after Charles II died). He also participated in the funeral procession in London (he's the chap with the three eagle feathers in his cap) marching after the funeral service has concluded. His aunt Princess Alice married into the Royal Family earlier on, becoming an aunt-by-marriage to the late Queen and mother to the current Duke of Gloucester, and he's a third cousin (if I've counted it right), of the Duchess of York too.
My college level courses would have been so much easier and enjoyable if these programs were available. We’ll presented and remains on subject! Just well done without glitter and wow!
The Merry Monarch is one of my favorite Kings Of England! Charles II was a fine king, but more so, a deserving one. He actually went in to the streets during the great fire of London in 1666. Along with the Duke of York. The Stuarts were a bloody reign, that's for sure. But this specific Stuart was peaceful, mostly, and didn't want anything but Nell Gwynn and Oliver Cromwells head on the London Bridge on a pike, and i do not blame him. I believe that he could have done better for his poor pious wife, but outside of that, i love him wholeheartedly.
Both Charles I & II had me riveted. Such thoroughness is GREATLY APPRECIATED! Can’t wait to get into the 18th Century which I hope is covered. Isn’t it Incredible how Duplicitous all countries leaders were?! Who knew what we’ve seen today in Govt. Has not changed! The stupidity, duplicity & avarice seems to be consistent among leaders. And this is regardless whether a King, President, Congress OR as we’re now seeing, even a sort of defunct, almost abdicated Prince….i.e. His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales 😂. Still this is an outstanding presentation.
Thank you for all your hard work and efforts in putting this together I can only imagine the time it took and wanted you to know I appreciate your efforts always very much look forward to them!
@ brief history I like product you put out however I would add that Charles 1 was in fact born in Scotland so in essence his homeland was not England and secondly he was king of England and Scotland and Ireland . So although I can see why for simplicity this might be easier it is still incorrect. But as history lover and of course proud Englishman who loves my country history I often enjoy listening to works of such history . And the rump parliament were nothing but military junta with war criminal Oliver Cromwell at it head .
Another wonderful documentary, I already had quite an interest in the history of the english monarchy but your videos have made it far more than just that and I'll be eagerly waiting for James II's. Thank you once again and merry christmas.
I got so excited when I saw this in my notifications this morning, wonderful Christmas surprise! I’m very fascinated by the Stuart monarchs and I think Charles II on top of that is so often dismissed as this barely present party boy even by UK royal history buffs so sitting and listening to your hour and a half video discussing his life and influences and the causes he was passionate about is incredibly refreshing. I always say this in your comments but you should be really proud of your content, it’s amazing and I literally have discord servers I get excited in every time you post lol. So thank you so much and I hope your holidays are amazing!
Wow!!!---Thank you for posting that!!! What an Merry Christmas present for us history NERDS!!! I have been studying the English kings and Queens the past 3 months and have watched over 40 documentaries starting from William the Conqueror in 1066 to Queen Elizabeth the II in 2022. Today marked Doc. Number #41. I just finished this one infront of a Christmas fire, wrapped in my new Columbia wool jacket with a glass of champagne, just like Charles would have liked. I really loved this one and I hope everyone has a wonderful and Merry Christmas!!!!
One thing I love about Charles II are the various portraits of him that were painted from when he was a child and into adulthood. No other King appears to have such a consistent record of their image like Charles. In every one you see the same face. It really gives you a sense of what he actually looked like when he was alive, from the cradle to the grave. My favourite of him is when he is restored as king and is sat on the throne, draped in a blood red silk cape. His posture is slightly cocky, with his legs spread, almost casually, yet with authority. It's saying; the king is back, and he's here to stay. I reckon the fact that he's draped in a blood red cape is symbolic. It represents his birth right to be king. It's his bloodline and he's draped in a kingly cape to show that fact off. Well, at least that's how I see it. I don't know if it's how historians see it. Subliminal symbolism. Subtle propaganda. Call it what you want. It plays a role throughout history, from ancient times until the modern day. Damn, I love this channel. Guess I am a history buff, more so ancient Egypt is my passion. Regardless, I also love British history. The Tudors are my favourite dynasty, by far. Got to say, your clips nail it and I've really enjoyed this channel. Your clips are informative, and articulated in a clear and concise fashion. Best of all, no ego babble. Actually, thanks to you, I have been memorizing the order of Kings since William. I realised when I started watching the channel that I didn't know the order of kings by heart. My love of ancient Egypt means I know the general order of Pharaohs, which is a damn long list after 3000 years and sometimes a bit sketchy. The secret is knowing the different periods and which Pharaohs are in them. lol Figured, if I can recall the order of Pharaohs, I can easily recall British kings. Watching your docs inspired me to do so. 😃 Looking forward to your future clips and will hate to see this series end when you run out of monarchs. lol Any idea what you'll do next, once you have done all of them? Peace.
@DonnellxxOkafor Well, he did spend some of his youth in France, after his father was overthrown and executed. His sister was married to Louis XIV's brother and she even travelled to Britain to negotiate on Louis' behalf, not long before her horrific and painful death. Actually, she was in line to marry Louis before her father's death. It's all too complicated to write about here. Thankfully, we have excellent clips like this to watch. lol In essence, the French court had close ties with Britain, in many regards.
Very interesting. However, when a king comes to the throne the word is "accession" (pronounced ak-session) He accedes to the throne. You constantly pronounce it as "ascension " in these videos.
It's such an interesting and informative documentary about my favourite historical figure! It's obvious that a lot of effort was put into it. I love how this documentary not only stated well known facts of his biography, but gave us a thorough understanding of the political situations in which major events of Charles's life took place. I also liked how you managed a balance between talking about his personal life and political environment he was in. Great job!
Charles and his brother James are the 2 most interesting Kings in my opinion. I'd love to know what Charles really thought about Catholics. Was he a closet Catholic? A convinced Protestant who just wanted genuine religious tolerance for his Catholic subjects? Or did he just not really care much at all either way? His actions with Louis 14th and Catholic France do lend credence to the "closet Catholic" angle and I'm sure you'll get onto this more with James 2nd and his relationship with Catholic France but then again it could have been purely political. Also hard to escape the fact he was a despot although the beginning of the era of parliamentary supremacy is fast approaching
New Subscriber Here! Hello from Penticton BC 🍁 I'm so glad I came across this channel. I'm going to start the series from the beginning, your oldest videos first, but wanted to pop in and say hello on this latest video upload. 👋🏽
This should be a good investment renewal and rebuild of what once was the church of christ and refuge of people. Why not! People still need buildings that can be used for worship of God and just as a place where they can gather and have a share of cherished times. The renewal of faith begins by renewing their buildings as we all are waiting for the church of David to be Restored. It's time to restore faith in God. It's time to rebuild!
This is an interesting documentary of Charles II, my 9th great grandfather. Even though he had many minstresses, he treated his wife with respect. Charles II found out that his father had been executed when he was living in France; he was greeted with "Your Majesty" in which he burst into tears knowing that his father was no longer alive. While he was living outside England, he began the largest manhunt for everyone who sat in judgement of his father; it would be the largest manhunt that England had ever seen and lasting over 30 years. Scotland crowned Charles as Charles II at Scone.
@@laceylewis3197 they are first cousins several times removed. Charles III is the several times great grandson of Charles II's aunt Elizabeth Stuart, Electress Palatine of the Rhineland and briefly Queen of Bohemia. Both of Charles III'a wives are descendants of at least one of Charles II's illegitimate children
A merry king he was good Charles II. Kind and reasonable, I imagine it would have been a nightmare for him to live in the society dominated by religious zealots
I discovered your history videos just a day ago and I love them. I love history and English history in particular. Have you ever done documentaries on American History? I think you would do an excellent job. There’s no fluff in your style…just straightforward information and I love that. America’s History needs to be presented as it truly is without any slant or agendas attached. Unfortunately, the United States’ current educational system is bent on rewriting America’s past history to deflect from or whitewash one political party’s past associations and actions so as to manipulate or reeducate the American populace to view the United States of America in a different manner. Please, consider taking on the task of presenting America’s History via your documentary series? I truly believe you would do an excellent job.
My ancestors (sur named; Michael) from the Netherlands traveled to then ; New Amsterdam and had built a grand cathedral from where you may see the Empire State Building in the background, and was the first Pastor.
Why do these authors not use the Scottish numbers and why do they just use Charles 2nd of England these Stuart kings were Scottish kings before becoming English Kings !!!
Hello. Thank you for the comment. In reviewing your comment here, and previous comments you have made on the channel it seems that there is a difference in perspective here. Most importantly I would like to notate that in the James I and James II video, their Scottish titles are listed in the title of the video and are referred to throughout the video. I would also like to point out that although I agree that the Stuart's were a scottish house, this does not take away from the fact that they were still kings/queens of England. The series that I am currently working on via this channel is from the perspective of the kings/queens of england, which I started with William the Conqueror. Although I can appreciate your zealousness towards defending Scotland and assuring that people are aware that the Stuart house was Scottish, from a continuity standpoint on this channel, it would make no sense to make 20+ videos in order based on English kings and then suddenly switch perspectives to a scottish point of view. Saying "King James II of England" is not claiming that the Stuart House was derived from england, it is simply stating that he was the king of England known as James II. There may come a day when I discuss the scottish monarchy/monarchs but that time is not now. I hope this clears this up for you and others who have issues with the presentation of the stuarts. Cheers.
What’s the bet his wife was only sterile because he infected her with an STI that caused PID or something. I feel so sorry for her. He’d probably have so many STI’s you wouldn’t want to hit that even with barrier protection. That didn’t exist in any particularly effective form back then.
Hope you are having a good Christmas Day and wassailing in the Anglo-Saxon tradition. 🙂 Where do I start? An epic work with impeccable research. 👍👏 No problems about waiting, it's always worth the wait. Negotiated some place-names with ease, "Scone" and "Worcester". 👏 The U.S. has done incredibly well only having one civil war and not hanging, drawing and quartering the losers too. Prince Rupert the Nathan Bedford Forrest of land & sea would go on to be a player in Canada. An English institution is the public house or pub. Many have historical connections in their names. "The Royal Oak" (after Worcester) is a common pub name. You alluded to the Rye House plot and Charles's trip to the racecourse. It was a trifle more than that old boy, like his famous spaniels Charles put Newmarket (an English "Saratoga") on the map and is to this day known as the "Sport of Kings". I think his stable there still survives. It's a wonder how he could find the time for racing. Parliament sessions were until recently often determined by race-meetings. Even as late as the 1800's the race-course was where real politicking took place. Parliament would adjourn if there was a significant meeting on. Winston Churchill would turn up at Goodwood to see Salisbury or Sir Bindon Blood to get a posting. Please note Whigs and Tories were originally terms of abuse! "Whigs" being cattle-drovers and "Tories" being the Anglicised version of the Gaelic word for outlaws! Grateful for your pictures (woodcuts) of parliament. I think for the most part St. Stephen's Church. St. Stephen's Day is tomorrow. Edward III had a church in the then Westminster Palace. When Henry VIII lived at Westminster Palace there was a fire in 1513 (first of two major fires) {contemporary with Flodden}. He moved out and it's never been the home of the monarch ever since. Parliament had met in Westminster Hall had been used from the 1000's and by parliament from the 1200's but room was in short supply as the courts also used it. The parliamentarians moved into St. Stephen's Church. That is why you get the (mainly) two parties transverse unlike many parliaments were they sit in the round like Congress. After the second great fire in 1834 they decided to keep the transverse pattern upon rebuild. Even after the blitz in the Second World War when it was rebuilt once again. Cloister Court (St. Stephen's Court) is one of the true survivors of the medieval palace of Westminster along with St. Mary's Undercroft and Westminster Hall, of the 1513 & 1834 fires. Henry VIII moved out first to Bridewell Palace then he took over Cardinal Wolsey's York Place as it was well-placed for Westminster. Cardinal Wolsey was the Archibishop of York. There are only two Archibshoprics, Canterbury & York. Henry got the builders in and it became the White Hall Palace, just like the White House, with the external treatment. Pity for Charles I Whitehall has it became known, existed. Surprise surprise it too more or less disappeared in a fire, mainly the Banqueting Hall was saved with it's Ruben's ceiling but other bits survive in what is now Civil Service property. Henry's tiltyard (jousting arena) and cock-fighting arena have gone. There were two principle Churches in London & Westminster. They were seperate entities for centuries. St. Paul's Cathedral home of the Bishop of London and it's outdoor pulpit for public proclamations and Westminster Abbey once a Benedictine Abbey until the Dissolution. It is now a Royal Peculiar along with the Savoy Chapel and St. George's Chapel, Windsor. His majesty appoints a Dean. St. Paul's was where many of the great and the good had their tombs including John of Gaunt and his first wife Blanche of Lancaster were buried.Both Lancastrian and Yorkists were descended from John of Gaunt, down Plantagenet and Beaufort lines). It was due a make-over and Sir Christopher Wren got the gig. He had it covered with scaffolding (wood) ready to start when the Great Fire occurred. It's debatable if it had not been so accoutred that it may well have survived. We are now in the third Carolingian Age and I hope Charles III has a less colourful reign than his two namesakes. At his coronation please look out for the Cosmati Pavement given by a much neglected king - Henry III. Rye House plotters and the "Green Ribbon" brigade were just some that happened during this epoch. The vacillating Dutch and French too. Louis XIV would get his downfall courtesy of John Churchill the Earl of Marlborough at Blenheim and Minden. Monmouth is playing a dangerous game and would end up with the last battle on English soil. Britain has an un-written constitution. One of only two countries, the other being New Zealand, of modern states. The Great Reform Act and Women's Suffrage were mileposts. The Seccesion from the EU, secession can work, if done right, by all accounts is the greatest constitutional event since the Restoration in 1660. Both the Government and Parliament were over-ridden by the people. It's now established that the People trump the Government and Parliament, "Rump", "Merciless" or "Long". For the first time in history since the 1200's the Government and Parliament were forced to enact legislation that a majority of them did not wish to enact. Britain was fundamentally different than continental Europe, with it's directly elected parliament superior to it's courts. The EU was always an uneasy relationship and probably divorce was inevitable. Many continental countries were forged through revolutions very much including the French. Britain was completely different, the people wanted a say in government never to overthrow it! The Interregnum was possibly the closest it ever came but it didn't take long to realise for better or worse the country was never 'in it's bones' a republic. A conundrum. Colonel Thomas Blood broke into the Tower of London and stole the crown jewels! He was captured and interviewed privately by Charles II. Charles let him go. Why? Did he know something about Charles? Never been fully ascertained why. As we are at Christmastide it is only fair to mention some events which changed English History. One of the greatest kings ever was Alfred the Great, who himself and through his children helped course the English nation, from various kingdoms hitherto and largely mapped the counties that exist today. He was celebrating Christmastide in London when the Danes (heathens) arrived. He went into exile into Athelney, Somerset where he and his brothers rebuilt and re-took his kingdom. Also William I was crowned King of England on Christmas Day in 1066. Much obliged for your love of British History. God bless King Charles, his subjects and adherents. Carolus Rex.
We're in Europe, much history connected with Europe. Though I'm English, I don't consider myself European. We're an island so I feel separate from Europe. We're usually English Scottish Welsh or Irish.
@@ThreadbowWhether you consider yourself european, you undoubtedly have ancestors from the main continent and the two or inexorably linked; the Normans, the Vikings, etc.
The English are Europeans, closely related to Britons, Anglo-Saxons and Normans (from Normandy in France). However, many people in Britain seem to have a hostile attitude to the EU and continental (mainland) Europe.
He was King of England and ruled in England. The Stuarts are a Scottish and English house. They got their claim to England from Queen Margaret Tudor, sister to Henry VIII, who is the ancestor of the current royal house. Henry Darnley, James I’s father, had a claim to both thrones just like his cousin/wife Mary due to having Margaret as their shared grandmother.
He was separately King of England, Scotland and Ireland. The Kingdom of Great Britain was not officially formed until 1707 when Charles's niece Anne was on the throne
Hello again. Today we take a quick dive into the story of the Stuart King Charles II of England. His life and story is an incredible one, from his youth during the civil war, to his exile and restoration. Some of you may be aware that I took a little longer to put this video out, and to be honest, I was feeling a little burnt out after the two hour videos I have been posting in the past. Therefore, I decided to approach this one a bit slower. Rest assured, I do not plan on taking this long in between uploads moving forward. Also, I am still working on perfecting my audio, so I apologize for any distracting plosives encountered during the video. I will look to address this moving forward. As a side note I would like to note that I was a little harsh on Lucy Walter in this video, as I incorrectly stated that she had been involved in the "murder" of her "husband", when in fact she had been involved in the "attempted murder" of her "lover". I have added this to the errors and corrections section of the video description. As always, if I catch any additional errors or if any are brought to my attention, I will add them to this section as well. Nevertheless, thank you for your interest in the channel/video. If you would like to support the channel, super thanks is turned on for each of the videos, but this is never expected. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season, and can hopefully have a Merry Christmas today with the Merry Monarch. Cheers to you and yours!
Cheers man, and no worries. I hope you get to all of the English monarchs. I’m hooked on this series!
Amazing series brother.
Thank you!!! You guys put out such amazing videos!! 👏😁❤
Cheers!
I never realized how interesting history really can be? I wasn't as interested in history when I was younger, but now, I can't seem to get enough of it! Thanks for an outstanding show!
Not a big deal by any stretch, but figured I'd add it. At 5:55 the date spoken was 1462, which i believe you meant 1642.
Even though he had many mistresses, I do like the way he treated his wife. Even though she clearly couldn't have children and give him an heir, he treated her with respect and didn't seek out a divorce.
History sais different he treated her heartlessly and was mean to her Catherine of Bragenza as well as great kindness showed her
Compare him to Henry VIII- that’s enough evidence to show he wasn’t a cruel person.
Charles II may have been lecherous, but he brought back a number of freedoms to his people that Cromwell & those horrid Puritans had prohibited... I mean Cromwell banned Christmas 🎄 & entertainment (theaters) as well as reading secular (yet academic) pieces of literature... Thank God for King Charles II- the Merry Monarch...
Hope you're having a good Christmas Day!🙂
Charles II had an eventful life to say the least. Colonel Thomas Blood broke into the Tower of London and stole the crown jewels. He was captured and given a private interview with Charles. Charles let him go! He certainly was a Merry Monarch as you say, that day.
@@English_Dawn true
@@jamellfoster6029 He made horse-racing fashionable and of course his spaniels. After what happened to his father you'd think he would plump for the quiet life in the Hague.
Yeh, Christmas present!
Quite the character. Charles II REALLY needed to sort his personal life out, maybe just calm the hell down and stay away from the ladies a bit. You have to wonder how things would have worked out had he been able to have a legitimate heir, whether we actually needed things to go REALLY wrong like they do with his younger brother and successor to get our constitutional arrangements or not. I'm almost not sure what he thought he was going to gain from his covert relationship with France, Catholicism really didn't fit with England's natural character at this point, and the English didn't really like people who weren't English. There's a line and you shouldn't really cross it and yet I get the feeling like he just kept crossing it and yet lucked into getting away with it.
Actually, an ex-boss of mine, the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry is the senior male-line descendent of Charles II. Nice guy, with an interesting family history. Featured extensively in the late Queen's death ceremonial as amongst other things, the Captain General of the Royal Company of Archers who stood vigil in Edinburgh, and the Lord Lieutenant of Roxburgh, Ettrick, and Lauderdale who declared the new reign in the Scottish Borders (ironic really that his ancestor tried so hard to become King after Charles II died). He also participated in the funeral procession in London (he's the chap with the three eagle feathers in his cap) marching after the funeral service has concluded. His aunt Princess Alice married into the Royal Family earlier on, becoming an aunt-by-marriage to the late Queen and mother to the current Duke of Gloucester, and he's a third cousin (if I've counted it right), of the Duchess of York too.
Little kid Charles had a block of wood he carried everywhere and even slept with. He was attached his Lovey! I think that’s so universal!
There's something about Charles II that fascinates me
Great job with another fantastic video. Would you make A video series on the Russian Tsars ?
I totally agree- great video! What a life!
My college level courses would have been so much easier and enjoyable if these programs were available. We’ll presented and remains on subject! Just well done without glitter and wow!
The Merry Monarch is one of my favorite Kings Of England! Charles II was a fine king, but more so, a deserving one. He actually went in to the streets during the great fire of London in 1666. Along with the Duke of York. The Stuarts were a bloody reign, that's for sure. But this specific Stuart was peaceful, mostly, and didn't want anything but Nell Gwynn and Oliver Cromwells head on the London Bridge on a pike, and i do not blame him. I believe that he could have done better for his poor pious wife, but outside of that, i love him wholeheartedly.
how tf can you love someone who existed 400+ years ago?? 🤣🤣
@@RamonesFan201some people love someone over 2000 years old!?
@@emmapadgett1181 uhh yeah?!? How Wackadoo is that?
first and your biggest fan
No monarchy, until came (me) Charles II, (I) liked to party.
Both Charles I & II had me riveted. Such thoroughness is GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Can’t wait to get into the 18th Century which I hope is covered. Isn’t it Incredible how Duplicitous all countries leaders were?! Who knew what we’ve seen today in Govt. Has not changed! The stupidity, duplicity & avarice seems to be consistent among leaders. And this is regardless whether a King, President, Congress OR as we’re now seeing, even a sort of defunct, almost abdicated Prince….i.e. His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales 😂.
Still this is an outstanding presentation.
The Best Christmas present ever! 🎄🧑🎄
I'm always looking forward for your videos and deeply appreciate your hard work and dedication.
Thank you for all your hard work and efforts in putting this together I can only imagine the time it took and wanted you to know I appreciate your efforts always very much look forward to them!
I'm eager for the history of James II and his two daughters Mary I and Anne
The Original "Beggar King" but with a better ending.
@ brief history I like product you put out however I would add that Charles 1 was in fact born in Scotland so in essence his homeland was not England and secondly he was king of England and Scotland and Ireland . So although I can see why for simplicity this might be easier it is still incorrect. But as history lover and of course proud Englishman who loves my country history I often enjoy listening to works of such history . And the rump parliament were nothing but military junta with war criminal Oliver Cromwell at it head .
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Stuart
As was James 6th of Scotland
Excellent narration--and utterly fascinating! If only we'd had these installments in school, growing up! Thank you for these fabulous histories!
Watching this from Charleston SC ❤️
Another wonderful documentary, I already had quite an interest in the history of the english monarchy but your videos have made it far more than just that and I'll be eagerly waiting for James II's. Thank you once again and merry christmas.
I got so excited when I saw this in my notifications this morning, wonderful Christmas surprise!
I’m very fascinated by the Stuart monarchs and I think Charles II on top of that is so often dismissed as this barely present party boy even by UK royal history buffs so sitting and listening to your hour and a half video discussing his life and influences and the causes he was passionate about is incredibly refreshing. I always say this in your comments but you should be really proud of your content, it’s amazing and I literally have discord servers I get excited in every time you post lol. So thank you so much and I hope your holidays are amazing!
Samesies! Best Christmas gift!
King of Bling
"...he took exercise by regular walks...". I think it was mostly the frequent press-ups that kept him in good health.
A cousin in France and a nephew in the Netherlands that most have hard for Charles to chose who side to be on.
Well done! The MERRY Monarch Charles ll is truly a fascinating story of the English Crown!
Wow!!!---Thank you for posting that!!! What an Merry Christmas present for us history NERDS!!! I have been studying the English kings and Queens the past 3 months and have watched over 40 documentaries starting from William the Conqueror in 1066 to Queen Elizabeth the II in 2022. Today marked Doc. Number #41. I just finished this one infront of a Christmas fire, wrapped in my new Columbia wool jacket with a glass of champagne, just like Charles would have liked. I really loved this one and I hope everyone has a wonderful and Merry Christmas!!!!
Hope you are having a good Christmas Day. 🙂
William the Conqueror? We're you aware he was crowned Christmas Day in 1066, this very day.
Charles the 2nd had so do deal with, it is incredible, no wonder he had so many mistresses, he wanted to life to full after all he had been through❤
Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thanks for the upload
Today on Brief History…
*video is over an hour long*
*cries with happiness*
The Kings of Scotland that took over England: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Stuart
They used to say that, here in Scotland, just about every family in Scotand had some Royal Stewart blood in their veins.
Great video again
If I may ask who is your favourite king or queen?
Got to love these Stuart Kings of Scotland who took over Enland under James 6th of Scotland.
Poor old Charles certainly had a stressful reign
One thing I love about Charles II are the various portraits of him that were painted from when he was a child and into adulthood. No other King appears to have such a consistent record of their image like Charles. In every one you see the same face. It really gives you a sense of what he actually looked like when he was alive, from the cradle to the grave.
My favourite of him is when he is restored as king and is sat on the throne, draped in a blood red silk cape. His posture is slightly cocky, with his legs spread, almost casually, yet with authority. It's saying; the king is back, and he's here to stay. I reckon the fact that he's draped in a blood red cape is symbolic. It represents his birth right to be king. It's his bloodline and he's draped in a kingly cape to show that fact off.
Well, at least that's how I see it. I don't know if it's how historians see it. Subliminal symbolism. Subtle propaganda. Call it what you want. It plays a role throughout history, from ancient times until the modern day.
Damn, I love this channel. Guess I am a history buff, more so ancient Egypt is my passion. Regardless, I also love British history. The Tudors are my favourite dynasty, by far. Got to say, your clips nail it and I've really enjoyed this channel. Your clips are informative, and articulated in a clear and concise fashion. Best of all, no ego babble.
Actually, thanks to you, I have been memorizing the order of Kings since William. I realised when I started watching the channel that I didn't know the order of kings by heart. My love of ancient Egypt means I know the general order of Pharaohs, which is a damn long list after 3000 years and sometimes a bit sketchy. The secret is knowing the different periods and which Pharaohs are in them. lol Figured, if I can recall the order of Pharaohs, I can easily recall British kings. Watching your docs inspired me to do so. 😃
Looking forward to your future clips and will hate to see this series end when you run out of monarchs. lol Any idea what you'll do next, once you have done all of them?
Peace.
You should look at the King's and Queens song by horrible histories!
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@DonnellxxOkafor Well, he did spend some of his youth in France, after his father was overthrown and executed. His sister was married to Louis XIV's brother and she even travelled to Britain to negotiate on Louis' behalf, not long before her horrific and painful death. Actually, she was in line to marry Louis before her father's death. It's all too complicated to write about here. Thankfully, we have excellent clips like this to watch. lol In essence, the French court had close ties with Britain, in many regards.
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Very interesting. However, when a king comes to the throne the word is "accession" (pronounced ak-session) He accedes to the throne. You constantly pronounce it as "ascension " in these videos.
It's such an interesting and informative documentary about my favourite historical figure! It's obvious that a lot of effort was put into it. I love how this documentary not only stated well known facts of his biography, but gave us a thorough understanding of the political situations in which major events of Charles's life took place. I also liked how you managed a balance between talking about his personal life and political environment he was in. Great job!
Terrible repetitive piano 🎹,awful.
Charles and his brother James are the 2 most interesting Kings in my opinion. I'd love to know what Charles really thought about Catholics. Was he a closet Catholic? A convinced Protestant who just wanted genuine religious tolerance for his Catholic subjects? Or did he just not really care much at all either way?
His actions with Louis 14th and Catholic France do lend credence to the "closet Catholic" angle and I'm sure you'll get onto this more with James 2nd and his relationship with Catholic France but then again it could have been purely political.
Also hard to escape the fact he was a despot although the beginning of the era of parliamentary supremacy is fast approaching
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Great Plauge & Fires of London.
1665 & 1666.
This should be a good investment renewal and rebuild of what once was the church of christ and refuge of people. Why not! People still need buildings that can be used for worship of God and just as a place where they can gather and have a share of cherished times. The renewal of faith begins by renewing their buildings as we all are waiting for the church of David to be Restored. It's time to restore faith in God. It's time to rebuild!
I like the history and the idea of community but I have no need of god and know many people who agree, especially so in England, Europe.
I've been to Boscabell house and seen the oak tree. Really enjoyed listening to this, thank you !
This is an interesting documentary of Charles II, my 9th great grandfather. Even though he had many minstresses, he treated his wife with respect.
Charles II found out that his father had been executed when he was living in France; he was greeted with "Your Majesty" in which he burst into tears knowing that his father was no longer alive. While he was living outside England, he began the largest manhunt for everyone who sat in judgement of his father; it would be the largest manhunt that England had ever seen and lasting over 30 years.
Scotland crowned Charles as Charles II at Scone.
Charles 2 is almost spitting image of Charles 3
Are they related?
I don’t think they are..
@@laceylewis3197 they are related... Very distantly
@@laceylewis3197 they are first cousins several times removed. Charles III is the several times great grandson of Charles II's aunt Elizabeth Stuart, Electress Palatine of the Rhineland and briefly Queen of Bohemia. Both of Charles III'a wives are descendants of at least one of Charles II's illegitimate children
A merry king he was good Charles II. Kind and reasonable, I imagine it would have been a nightmare for him to live in the society dominated by religious zealots
Funny, I just stumbled upon this. I don’t understand why I did not get notifications, given I am a subscriber? Anyway, I sure am glad I found it!!
I discovered your history videos just a day ago and I love them. I love history and English history in particular.
Have you ever done documentaries on American History? I think you would do an excellent job. There’s no fluff in your style…just straightforward information and I love that.
America’s History needs to be presented as it truly is without any slant or agendas attached. Unfortunately, the United States’ current educational system is bent on rewriting America’s past history to deflect from or whitewash one political party’s past associations and actions so as to manipulate or reeducate the American populace to view the United States of America in a different manner.
Please, consider taking on the task of presenting America’s History via your documentary series? I truly believe you would do an excellent job.
My ancestors (sur named; Michael) from the Netherlands traveled to then ; New Amsterdam and had built a grand cathedral from where you may see the Empire State Building in the background, and was the first Pastor.
The king who brought back partying
The war dragged on! The war drug on is not correct English.
He better be glad none of his mistress's took him for chil support
It's funny to think that I'm a direct decedent of Oliver Cromwell, and I'm a monarchist, lol.
Thank you for your content!
Charles 2 was born at whitehall palace 1630 and became king of England in 1649 at 19
Good content! But, for Christ's sake, stop explaining the explanation
This is an excellent Christmas present. Thank you
I found this video very well done. Thank you
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Great video, but as a Brit, please can you refer to cities as a city rather than a town. Also he wasn't just the king of England.
Incredible indeed 😳 great work 👏👏
I look forward to your videos
Charles II was the cleverest, wiliest, most crafty, dishonest and thus successful politician ever to sit on the English throne.
Why do these authors not use the Scottish numbers and why do they just use Charles 2nd of England these Stuart kings were Scottish kings before becoming English Kings !!!
Hello. Thank you for the comment. In reviewing your comment here, and previous comments you have made on the channel it seems that there is a difference in perspective here. Most importantly I would like to notate that in the James I and James II video, their Scottish titles are listed in the title of the video and are referred to throughout the video. I would also like to point out that although I agree that the Stuart's were a scottish house, this does not take away from the fact that they were still kings/queens of England. The series that I am currently working on via this channel is from the perspective of the kings/queens of england, which I started with William the Conqueror. Although I can appreciate your zealousness towards defending Scotland and assuring that people are aware that the Stuart house was Scottish, from a continuity standpoint on this channel, it would make no sense to make 20+ videos in order based on English kings and then suddenly switch perspectives to a scottish point of view. Saying "King James II of England" is not claiming that the Stuart House was derived from england, it is simply stating that he was the king of England known as James II. There may come a day when I discuss the scottish monarchy/monarchs but that time is not now. I hope this clears this up for you and others who have issues with the presentation of the stuarts. Cheers.
Charles was also Charles II of Scotland
The exile charles the 2nd Stuart
I like how you go in order of when these people rule.
Me too
He wasn't only King of England, he was also King of Scots and King of Ireland, King in the 13 American Colonies and, briefly, of Tangier.
What’s the bet his wife was only sterile because he infected her with an STI that caused PID or something. I feel so sorry for her. He’d probably have so many STI’s you wouldn’t want to hit that even with barrier protection. That didn’t exist in any particularly effective form back then.
Thank you, very educational. Mostly studied WWII history, out of curiously started following your videos. History of the Monarchy, I'm hooked.
Hope you are having a good Christmas Day and wassailing in the Anglo-Saxon tradition. 🙂
Where do I start? An epic work with impeccable research. 👍👏
No problems about waiting, it's always worth the wait.
Negotiated some place-names with ease, "Scone" and "Worcester". 👏
The U.S. has done incredibly well only having one civil war and not hanging, drawing and quartering the losers too.
Prince Rupert the Nathan Bedford Forrest of land & sea would go on to be a player in Canada.
An English institution is the public house or pub. Many have historical connections in their names. "The Royal Oak" (after Worcester) is a common pub name.
You alluded to the Rye House plot and Charles's trip to the racecourse. It was a trifle more than that old boy, like his famous spaniels Charles put Newmarket (an English "Saratoga") on the map and is to this day known as the "Sport of Kings". I think his stable there still survives. It's a wonder how he could find the time for racing. Parliament sessions were until recently often determined by race-meetings. Even as late as the 1800's the race-course was where real politicking took place. Parliament would adjourn if there was a significant meeting on. Winston Churchill would turn up at Goodwood to see Salisbury or Sir Bindon Blood to get a posting.
Please note Whigs and Tories were originally terms of abuse! "Whigs" being cattle-drovers and "Tories" being the Anglicised version of the Gaelic word for outlaws!
Grateful for your pictures (woodcuts) of parliament. I think for the most part St. Stephen's Church. St. Stephen's Day is tomorrow. Edward III had a church in the then Westminster Palace. When Henry VIII lived at Westminster Palace there was a fire in 1513 (first of two major fires) {contemporary with Flodden}. He moved out and it's never been the home of the monarch ever since. Parliament had met in Westminster Hall had been used from the 1000's and by parliament from the 1200's but room was in short supply as the courts also used it. The parliamentarians moved into St. Stephen's Church. That is why you get the (mainly) two parties transverse unlike many parliaments were they sit in the round like Congress.
After the second great fire in 1834 they decided to keep the transverse pattern upon rebuild. Even after the blitz in the Second World War when it was rebuilt once again.
Cloister Court (St. Stephen's Court) is one of the true survivors of the medieval palace of Westminster along with St. Mary's Undercroft and Westminster Hall, of the 1513 & 1834 fires.
Henry VIII moved out first to Bridewell Palace then he took over Cardinal Wolsey's York Place as it was well-placed for Westminster. Cardinal Wolsey was the Archibishop of York. There are only two Archibshoprics, Canterbury & York.
Henry got the builders in and it became the White Hall Palace, just like the White House, with the external treatment. Pity for Charles I Whitehall has it became known, existed.
Surprise surprise it too more or less disappeared in a fire, mainly the Banqueting Hall was saved with it's Ruben's ceiling but other bits survive in what is now Civil Service property. Henry's tiltyard (jousting arena) and cock-fighting arena have gone.
There were two principle Churches in London & Westminster. They were seperate entities for centuries. St. Paul's Cathedral home of the Bishop of London and it's outdoor pulpit for public proclamations and Westminster Abbey once a Benedictine Abbey until the Dissolution. It is now a Royal Peculiar along with the Savoy Chapel and St. George's Chapel, Windsor. His majesty appoints a Dean.
St. Paul's was where many of the great and the good had their tombs including John of Gaunt and his first wife Blanche of Lancaster were buried.Both Lancastrian and Yorkists were descended from John of Gaunt, down Plantagenet and Beaufort lines).
It was due a make-over and Sir Christopher Wren got the gig. He had it covered with scaffolding (wood) ready to start when the Great Fire occurred. It's debatable if it had not been so accoutred that it may well have survived.
We are now in the third Carolingian Age and I hope Charles III has a less colourful reign than his two namesakes. At his coronation please look out for the Cosmati Pavement given by a much neglected king - Henry III.
Rye House plotters and the "Green Ribbon" brigade were just some that happened during this epoch. The vacillating Dutch and French too. Louis XIV would get his downfall courtesy of John Churchill the Earl of Marlborough at Blenheim and Minden.
Monmouth is playing a dangerous game and would end up with the last battle on English soil.
Britain has an un-written constitution. One of only two countries, the other being New Zealand, of modern states.
The Great Reform Act and Women's Suffrage were mileposts. The Seccesion from the EU, secession can work, if done right, by all accounts is the greatest constitutional event since the Restoration in 1660. Both the Government and Parliament were over-ridden by the people. It's now established that the People trump the Government and Parliament, "Rump", "Merciless" or "Long". For the first time in history since the 1200's the Government and Parliament were forced to enact legislation that a majority of them did not wish to enact.
Britain was fundamentally different than continental Europe, with it's directly elected parliament superior to it's courts. The EU was always an uneasy relationship and probably divorce was inevitable. Many continental countries were forged through revolutions very much including the French. Britain was completely different, the people wanted a say in government never to overthrow it!
The Interregnum was possibly the closest it ever came but it didn't take long to realise for better or worse the country was never 'in it's bones' a republic.
A conundrum.
Colonel Thomas Blood broke into the Tower of London and stole the crown jewels!
He was captured and interviewed privately by Charles II. Charles let him go. Why? Did he know something about Charles? Never been fully ascertained why.
As we are at Christmastide it is only fair to mention some events which changed English History.
One of the greatest kings ever was Alfred the Great, who himself and through his children helped course the English nation, from various kingdoms hitherto and largely mapped the counties that exist today.
He was celebrating Christmastide in London when the Danes (heathens) arrived. He went into exile into Athelney, Somerset where he and his brothers rebuilt and re-took his kingdom.
Also William I was crowned King of England on Christmas Day in 1066.
Much obliged for your love of British History.
God bless King Charles, his subjects and adherents.
Carolus Rex.
Don't forget that he was primarily King of Scots and king of England.
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Yes we are Europeans we're just no longer in the EU
We're in Europe, much history connected with Europe.
Though I'm English, I don't consider myself European.
We're an island so I feel separate from Europe.
We're usually English Scottish Welsh or Irish.
@@ThreadbowWhether you consider yourself european, you undoubtedly have ancestors from the main continent and the two or inexorably linked; the Normans, the Vikings, etc.
The English are Europeans, closely related to Britons, Anglo-Saxons and Normans (from Normandy in France). However, many people in Britain seem to have a hostile attitude to the EU and continental (mainland) Europe.
My 11th great grandfather. Nan was one of his booty calls hence the end of their royal bloodline
Thank you for the obvious hard work that you’ve invested to make this documentary.
I would certainly recommend this great work to those studying or even just interested in English history
Very creative. Do not get left behind = Promo*SM .
He was a Scottish King not English the Stuarts are Scottish house
He was king of England, Scotland and Ireland. He was born in England. No Stuarts were born or even lived in Scotland after the reign of James VI and I
@@pedanticradiator1491 Charles 1st was born in Dunfermline Scotland
@fibreoptic1163 yes but that was before his father became King of England
He was King of England and ruled in England. The Stuarts are a Scottish and English house. They got their claim to England from Queen Margaret Tudor, sister to Henry VIII, who is the ancestor of the current royal house. Henry Darnley, James I’s father, had a claim to both thrones just like his cousin/wife Mary due to having Margaret as their shared grandmother.
When Chuck II got a bit older, he started looking like Vincent Price.
what a great channel this is I watched them all now and cant wait for the next one so interesting and learning so many new facts
The king who brought back partying!
Thank you. What a great series you have made.
My favourite TH-cam video
“A toast to the king over the water.”
Why do you keep saying someone will come up in the story? When he does he does.
I appreciate the cue to pay attention to potentially minor people who become memorable/ notable
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Sir Christopher Wren.
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I love this channel.
History ❤
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Thank you Sheila! & Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you too!
Charles II was king of Briton. Not just England. Get it right!
Yes right
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He was separately King of England, Scotland and Ireland. The Kingdom of Great Britain was not officially formed until 1707 when Charles's niece Anne was on the throne
James 6th of Scotland first mentioned King of Great Britain and Ireland?
@fibreoptic1163 he called himself King of Great Britain but that title was not official until 1707
Nope. ‘Britain’ was not official until the actual Act of Union. Scotland and England were separate Kingdoms under one King/Queen until Queen Anne.
I enjoy your stories very much but wish you had better command of the language.
Anything over half an hour cannot be considered “Brief.” Eliminate the duplications!
This is absolutely brief without doing any deletion
Wow! What a LIFE! Long LIVE THE KING 🤴 👏 ✌️
This channel is the best.