A colleague once asked me whether there was anything worth knowing about George II, a figure who does not even feature in that immortal guide to British history 1066 and All That other than that ...

While the reigns of George I and II had been marked by a royal detachment ... In many ways, George ruled England as he did the colonies, with punishment meted out for perceived disloyalty.

During the meeting, Pope Francis presented Queen Elizabeth II with a gift for her great-grandson, Prince George. The gift was an orb made of lapis lazuli, topped with the cross of St. Edward the ...

The day is dedicated to the patron saint of England, St George. This springtime celebration, also known as The Feast of George, is the perfect opportunity to fly your English flag - literally and ...