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The Definitive and Instant Guide to British Kings and Queens!

This fun, educational tour is designed for schools, colleges, families and study programmes.

Come to the National Portrait Gallery for an instant guide to British Kings and Queens.

'Harries twain and Ned the lad, Mary, Bessie, James the vain, Charlie, Charlie, James again'. Guided by our poem, learn how to impress your friends by knowing the names of every King and Queen from Tudor times. Meet the monarchs face to face in portraits and statues. Learn unusual facts and myths about them:

Which King was the original 'silly Billy'?

Which King was killed by a mole, which by a cricket bat?

Which Queen hid gin in her tea pot?

Which King of England spoke no English?

Which King changed his surname?

Poem and educational fact-sheet provided for each participant.