Queen Urraca of León-Castile was one of the most powerful and controversial figures in medieval Spain. The daughter of King Alfonso VI, she reigned during a time marked by political conflict, civil ...

Medieval queens weren’t just background figures—they were leaders, warriors, ... Top 5 Most Powerful Queens of the Middle Ages. Posted: June 6, 2025 | Last updated: June 6, 2025.

The “Dark Ages” is a misnomer. The period between Antiquity and the Renaissance, known as the Middle Ages, saw amazing advances in art, science, and philosophy. Around 1300, scholars in Europe ...

The position dates to the Middle Ages. Camilla Parker Bowles married Prince Charles, now King Charles III, in 2005. With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, she now holds the title Queen Consort.

Lambeth Palace Library is to stage an exhibition of coronation artefacts dating from the Middle Ages and including Elizabeth II’s ceremony.