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5 days ago · Charles VI of France is warned of an ambush in the forest near Angers, 1392. Shortly afterwards, the King was afflicted with a sudden bout of madness and killed four of his knights. Illustration from Histoire de France by M Colart.
- engraving (digitally cleaned)
- Look and Learn
- French School (19th century)
4 days ago · Prince William will stand in for King Charles as he appears at select royal engagements on D-Day anniversary amid the royals' recently scaled-back schedule.
4 days ago · Designed and created in collaboration Ashdon Inc., the new gowns combine classical styling with elements of fantasy and magic to bring an air of royalty and fairy tale to young women celebrating...
3 days ago · King Charles has been "in discussions" about stripping Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their titles, according to sources. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's titles have proved controversial after the couple stepped down from their roles as working royals.
4 days ago · Charles had to contend with semi-constant war with France, usually over who would control Italy. Sometimes Charles would win – he even captured Francis I and his son at the Battle of Pavia in 1525. And sometimes he lost, like when he failed to retake Metz in 1553.
5 days ago · True of False again. Mad King Charles VI of France (1368-1422) was convinced he was made of glass and hated travelling by coach in case the vibration shattered him into a thousand pieces.
5 days ago · When Charles IV of France passed on in 1328, he had no sons to succeed him. His most direct relative was the King of England, Edward III, through Edward’s mother, Isabella, who was also...
