Charles ii was born into one of Europe's most powerful families. After his father's death he became King of Spain at the age of 4, with his mother doubling as his regent. Yet his life certainly wasn't ...

Born at the end of a long line of inbreeding, Charles II suffered ill-health for his entire, albeit short, life. Badly disfigured, he was believed unfit to rule and during his life, most of the power ...

On Sept. 8 Prince Charles became King Charles III upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. Until last week, it had been almost three and a half centuries since there was a king named Charles ...