1. Kaitlyn I
   Jake III
2. Henry VIII

Henry VIII was quite the bloodthirsty guy. He started numerous wars and didn’t hesitate to behead a couple of his own wives when they didn’t suit his purposes.

1. Queen Victoria
   Queen Elizabeth II
2. Brittany III

From 1837 to 1901, Queen Victoria controlled England and Ireland. Her 63-year reign was the longest ever - until Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her record in 2015.

1. Edward I
   Edward XX
2. Edward XXX

Edward I was called "Longshanks" because he was so tall. He was also noted for his brutality in dealing with the Scottish people.

1. Prince William
   Charles, Prince of Wales
2. Princess Charlotte

Elizabeth II has been in power since just after World War II, and she is the longest-reigning queen ever. Her eldest son, Charles, is first in line to the throne, followed by his eldest son, Prince William.

1. Mary III
   Henry V
2. William I

Henry V was a celebrated ruler who forced France into signing a peace treaty that essentially made him the heir-apparent to the French throne.

1. Rich III
   Richard I
2. Dick IX

Richard I was "The Lionheart" who became king in 1189. He was just 16 when he took the reins of his own army in order to quell rebellions against his father.

1. Bill the Miller
   Will the Shill
2. William the Conqueror

William the Conqueror invaded and captured England in 1066 and made himself ruler. He spent the last years of his life putting down one rebellion after another.

1. Queen Mary
   Queen Jill
2. Queen Victoria

In 1877, Queen Victoria took the title of Empress of India. Victoria took the throne at 18 after all of her older brothers died.

1. Elizabeth II
   Mary II
2. Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn had the misfortune of being married to Henry VIII. She had several miscarriages, a fact that didn’t sit well with the king... and ultimately, he had her head lopped off.

1. Mary I
   James II
2. Henry VII

James II became king of England in 1685, not knowing then that he’d be the last of the Catholic monarchs. He was overthrown after just two small battles, in part because his heart didn’t seem to be in the fight.

1. Victoria II
   Mary II
2. Elizabeth I

Historians often refer to this reign as "William and Mary," as the two shared power in the kingdom. When William was called elsewhere, Mary II often made important decisions in his absence.

1. Edward I
   Ed III
2. Galileo III

Edward I put down one Welsh rebellion, and after a second he’d had enough. He captured Wales and placed it under English rule.

1. Lizzie III
   Elizabeth I
2. Beth V

From 1558 to 1603, Elizabeth I ruled England and was admired by her subjects. She never took a husband, making her the "Virgin Queen."

1. James I
   Henry VIII
2. Hank III

James I was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and began as the King of Scotland. He later ruled Scotland, England and Ireland, too.

1. Henry II
   Abe III
2. Richard I

Richard I, "The Lionheart," was absent from his home country for most of his adult life. He spent much of his time off at war or at a home in France.

1. Henry VIII
   Edward I
2. Elizabeth I

Henry VIII was known as a voracious and lustful man, one who didn’t feel the need to rein in his appetites. By the end of his life, he was very obese, a fact that probably played a role in his death.

1. Anne Boleyn
   James IV
2. Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria’s six-decade reign saw a major expansion in the British Empire. She was a prolific mother, giving birth to nine children.

1. Jim
   James I
2. Jamie III

James I took over after Elizabeth I and worked steadily to improve trading. The East India Company’s trading successes sparked the English economy in many ways.

1. Henry VI
   Edward I
2. Mary II

Before Edward I came along, Parliament was often regarded as an afterthought in political affairs. He helped to strengthen Parliament and made it a permanent part of society.

1. Alfred II
   Henry V
2. Elizabeth I

After a long-standing feud boiled over, the Spanish set out to remove Elizabeth I from power. But her navy clashed with the huge Spanish Armada and scattered it.

1. Al the Awesome
   Alfred the Great
2. Fred the Fun

Not only did Alfred the Great help to beat back the Vikings, but he greatly improved the nation’s military structure and legal system.

1. Edmund
   Clarence
2. Newt

Edmund Ironside became king only because his two older brothers both died. His short reign was ended by Danish invaders.

1. Catherine I
   Elizabeth II
2. Mary II

Who could blame her? Mary II’s affections clearly laid elsewhere, but she was forced to marry William III, her first cousin. She reportedly wept during the ceremony.

1. Edward VI
   Mary I
2. Elizabeth III

Because he was just a child, Edward VI was never really in charge. Instead, the kingdom was governed by Regency Council. He died from illness at age 15.

1. Henry V
   Queen Victoria
2. Edward I

In 1290, Edward I was in power as the Edict of Explusion took effect, uprooting Jews from England. Three and a half centuries passed before the Edict was finally removed.

1. John
   Jim
2. Jebediah

John, King of England, was crowned in 1199. But he never would have been king if his older brothers had behaved (and not been killed).

1. Lucius I
   Edward V
2. Mary IV

Edward V and his brother were imprisoned in the Tower of London by their uncle, who took the throne as Richard III. The boys disappeared, never to be seen again.

1. Mary III
   William the Conqueror
2. Henry VIII

Henry VIII tried to annul one of his many marriages... and the Catholic Church refused. Thus began a long battle in which the king demolished much of the Catholic Church’s power.

1. Trent II
   William IV
2. Victoria II

William IV was a sailor in his younger days, so when he took the throne he was sometimes called the "Sailor King." His two older brothers died... and he became king at the age of 64.

1. Kelly II
   Anne, Queen of Great Britain
2. Elizabeth I

Anne, Queen of Great Britain, took the throne following William III’s death. She suffered 17 miscarriages and never produced an heir.