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Welcome to The Royal Tapestry’s home page! From William the Conqueror to Charles III, we tell all the fascinating stories of the dynamic, and some not so dynamic, characters who dominated English history. We write in depth about the monarchs of the last thousand years, as well as the outstanding people, events and accidents that made our history so colorful. Take a look around, and get lost in these historical rambles.
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Matilda of Flanders: The First Norman English Queen
Matilda, wife of the Conqueror, was the first English queen after the Norman Conquest. Get acquainted with her struggles and triumphs.
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Or read our articles about English kings going back to the Conqueror.
Behind every great man stands an equally great lady. Read up on our articles about the English queens.
In this section, we examine the lives and actions of men and women who impacted their time. Read up on these figures in history.
Extraordinary people in history perpetuate extraordinary events in history. Check out our articles about important historical events.
The House of Normandy was the first English dynasty after the Norman Conquest. Discover the kings that took center stage during this period.
The Battle of Hastings marked a significant turning point in English history. This “part two” article will examine the events immediately preceding and playing out during this most historic battle.
