All About Royal Families

On September 3rd. 1189, Richard I of England (nicknamed  Richard Lionheart) was crowned at Westminster Abbey.   Painting of Richard I of England - Source: Wikipedia   Richard I during his coronation - Source: Wikipedia Richard Lionheart became famous with his Crusades.

Our first visit was Delft. This is a special place for the Dutch Royal Family. The 'Nieuwe' (in English New) Church, has a crypt in which most of the members of the Dutch Royal Family are buried. The crypt is not open for public. But you can visit the monument of William the Silent. New Church Delft The Netherlands outside view of the Nieuwe Church own pictures   Inside Views - Own pictures

On August 30th. 1813, the first Battle of Kulm took place. Kulm was a town in Bohemia (now located in the Czech Republic). Battle of Kulm - Source picture: Wikipedia After the Battle of Dresden (see some earlier blogposts),  soldiers of Napoleon attacked the Russian & Austrian formations.  But the French soldiers also were attacked by the Prussians.  Finally, the French were defeated in the Battle of Kulm by the  Austrian/Russian/Prussian alliance.