Demise of the Crown: Chapters

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As the official public record since 1665, The Gazette has been recording the deaths of monarchs for over three centuries. In our ‘Demise of the Crown’ series, historian Russell Malloch looks through the archives at The Gazette’s reporting of events following the demise of sovereigns, their consorts, and other senior members of the royal family.

Two chapters will be released every fortnight. See all the latest chapters below:

Chapters

#1: Introduction

#2: King Charles II

#3: House of Orange

#4: Prince consort

#5: King in Hanover

#6: Farewell to Westminster

#7: Westminster to Windsor

#8: Knights of the Garter

#9: The three Kings