The outlook was no better on the international stage. No sooner had Maria Theresa assumed the throne than Frederick the Great ...

His coffin plate had a Latin inscription which can be translated "The remains of the Most Noble and Serene Prince Charles II, King of England ... large nose and prominent "Hapsburg" lower lip. The ...

The two-century-long Spanish Habsburg dynasty ended in 1700 with Charles II’s death, age 38 and infertile. The tour ends in the library. This is easily the most posh library I have ever seen.

Pump Park Vintage Photography/Alamy The Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps is the mightiest mass of ice in Europe. Covering a staggering 66 square miles (171sq km) it has always attracted ...

protruding lower lip and so-called “Habsburg jaw.” (Their eventual son, the future Charles II, suffered pronounced physical deformities and mental disabilities and died at just 38.) ...

Scotland's History Covenanters Charles II becomes King after Cromwell's death The Adobe Flash player and Javascript are required in order to view a video which appears on this page. You may wish ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis, as the Catholic ...

Austria has more to offer, especially for those who want to explore its mountains. If you lack the time (or the interest) to ...

At the end of their meeting, Francis and Charles are expected to exchange gifts. When the Pope met Queen Elizabeth II, Francis gave her a gift for Prince George (then 8 months old). It was a Lapis ...

Trump previously said he had “automatic chemistry” with the late Queen Elizabeth II, whom he had met during his first term in the White House. He had also praised Charles, saying the king is a ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla will pay a state visit to Italy and the Holy See in early April and will meet Pope Francis to mark celebrations for 2025 Catholic Holy Year, Buckingham Palace announced ...