- William I, King of the Scots (c. 1143–1214), known as William the Lion.
- William III of England and Ireland, and William II of Scotland (1650–1702)
- William IV of the United Kingdom (1765–1837)
- A possible future regnal name for Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, using his own name, would be King William V.
Was William of Orange king of England?
William III was born on 4th November 1650. A Dutchman by birth, part of the House of Orange, he would later reign as King of England, Scotland and Ireland until his death in 1702. William's reign came at a precarious time in Europe when religious divide dominated international relations.
What nationality was William of Orange?
British
Has there ever been a King William?
William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837.
What number king Will William be?
When Prince William ascends the throne, he will be known as King William IV — but the prince's name as a monarch could have been entirely different if Prince Charles had his way.Oct 1, 2021
What have been the most common names for English kings?
Edward and Henry. There have been 8 of each although not recessarily the ones you think as Edward VII and VIII were Kings of the United Kingdom and not England (which no longer existed after 1707). The 8 English monarchs called Edward are Edward the Martyr, Edward the Confessor, Edwards I, II, III, IV, V and VI.
What was William IV known for?
William served in the Royal Navy in his youth, spending time in North America and the Caribbean, and was later nicknamed the "Sailor King". In 1789, he was created Duke of Clarence and St Andrews. In 1827, he was appointed as Britain's first Lord High Admiral since 1709.
Why was William IV known as Silly Billy?
William IV, Duke of Clarence (1765-1837) Plantagenet Somerset Fry's book, Kings and Queens of England, suggests that he earned this nickname because, as a young man, he was very excitable and rather tactless.
Why was George IV a bad king?
George IV has had few admirers. He is remembered for running up colossal debts, becoming grossly fat, feuding constantly with his father, George III, and persecuting his wife, Caroline, who was banned from his coronation in 1821.Nov 6, 2019
Who succeeded King William IV?
niece Victoria
Is Elizabeth 1 related to William the Conqueror?
Every English monarch who followed William, including Queen Elizabeth II, is considered a descendant of the Norman-born king. According to some genealogists, more than 25 percent of the English population is also distantly related to him, as are countless Americans with British ancestry.
How is Queen Elizabeth related to William?
The descent through Harold Godwinson (Harold II of England) The British royal house traces itself back to William, who took the throne by conquest, but Elizabeth is also descended from Harold Godwinson, the last crowned Saxon king who died fighting William at the Battle of Hastings.