Charles I Societies
Richard Cavendish looks at all things Stuart in the month when Charles I lost his head.
King Charles I once wrote that if he could not live as a king he would choose to die as a gentleman. So it proved, and die as a gentleman he did, but there have been those ever since ready to honour him as some- thing more – a martyred saint, Every January 30th, the anniversary of his execution in Whitehall is observed with services and wreath-layings in London by three different societies.
To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5.
Start my trial subscription now
If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in.
Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.
