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Today in History - November 19th. 1600 - King Charles I of England

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On November 19th. 1600, Charles I was born. King Charles I of England - Source picture: Wikipedia His parents were James VI of Scotland (James I of England) and Anne of Denmark. Charles became King of England; Scotland and Ireland from 1625 till his execution in 1649. King Charles I - Source picture: Wikipedia

Royal Destinations - Brussels (Belgium) - Academy Palace

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The Academy Palace is located at the Place des Palais in Brussels (capital of Belgium). Academy Palace in Brussels Belgium Brussels - Isn't it a beautiful building? The Neoclassical Palace is built between 1823 and 1828 for Prince William of Orange and his brilliant action on the field of Waterloo. In 1828, Prince William of Orange and his wife Anna Pavlovna (sister of the tsars Alexander I and Nicholas I of Russia) moved into the palace. Prince William of Orange, his wife Anna Pavlovna and their children - Source picture Wikipedia 1830 marked the start of the Belgian revolution. So, the two Royals and their family couldn't enjoy their new palace for a long time. Academy Palace Brussels Belgium In 1862 the Academy Palace became a museum. Since 1876 it houses several Belgian Academies. This is clearly a Belgian Building linked to the Royal family of The Netherlands.

Today in History - November 18th. 1180 - Philip II became King of France

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On November 18th. 1180, Philip II became King of France. Philip II of France- Source picture: Wikipedia He was a member of the House of Capet. Coat of Arms - House of Capet - Source: Wikipedia Philips II's parents were Louis VII of France and Adèle of Champagne. Philips II married three times: 1/ Isabella of Hainaut 2/ Ingeborg of Denmark 3/ Agnes of Merania He also had 3 children: 1/ Louis VIII of France; 2/ Marie, Duchess of Brabant; 3/ Philip I, Count of Boulogne.

Today in History - November 17th. 1558 - Elizabeth I of England

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On November 17th. 1558, Elizabeth became Queen of England. She was called the Virgin Queen or Gloriana or Good Queen Bess. Elisabeth was the 5th. and last monarch of the Tudor Dynasty. Source picture: Wikipedia Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.