A perfect introduction to the story of the British monarchy for readers aged eight and over, including special features on Welsh and Scottish monarchs and a chronicle of important events around the world that occured during each monarch's reign. Starting with the Saxon kings of the fifth century, the book travels chronologically through history exploring the achievements of consecutive monarchs, from King John's signing of Magna Carta in 1215 to Elizabeth II's stabilizing role as head of the Commonweath during a period when many countries were gaining their independence.