Who was Charles II of England?

Q: Who was Charles II of England?


A: Charles II of England was the Stuart monarch of the Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland and Kingdom of Ireland.

Q: How many children did Charles have?


A: Charles had numerous illegitimate children as well as a wife, Catherine of Braganza, who was barren.

Q: What happened after Charles' death?


A: After Charles' death, his brother James, Duke of York became king instead due to the illegitimacy of some of his children.

Q: Who are some notable descendants from Charles' illegitimate male children?


A: Notable descendants from Charles' illegitimate male children include Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton who became Prime Minister of Great Britain; cricket pioneer Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond; and parliamentary reformer Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond.

Q: How is Diana, Princess Of Wales related to Charles II?


A: Diana, Princess Of Wales is descended from two illegitimate sons Henry Fitzroy, 1st Duke Of Grafton andCharles Lennox ,1st Duke Of Richmond.

Q: What would happen if Prince William took the British throne?


A: If Prince William took the British throne he would become the first blood descendantofCharles II to do so even though he is partof the royal House Of Windsor rather than The House Of Stuart.

Q:What does this article deal with ?


A:This article deals with the most senior figures who were descended fromCharles' illegitimate malechildren ;the namesof his daughters are also mentioned .

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