The Return Of The Exiled King Charles II | Game Of Kings | Real Royalty

In 1660 the previously exiled King Charles II returns to London with an enormous fanfare. Charles II's reign is a dramatic shift away from the rule of the Puritans that precede him but the tragedy of the worst outbreak of Plague and The Great Fire Of London strike the nation's heart.
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[@thomasjamison2050]

My favorite moment in Charles II's return to England comes from Pepys's diary. Pepys came up the Thames with Charles II and landed with him in the same long boat. While the party was getting out of the boat, Charles' King Charles spaniel took a crap in the bottom of the boat, and at that point it suddenly hit Pepys that Charles II was just a normal human being. A true moment of enlightenment.

[@stevenleslie8557]

Charles was probably one of the smartest monarchs to rule Britain. He understood that to be a King in England at this time, he had to very conciliatory with Parliament. His father and brother James didn't have the political savvy he had to survive. I think his witty easygoing nature put many people at ease. His subjects were willing to over look his partying if he left them alone to practice their religion and not stir up civil wars.

[@pab4435]

I appreciate your quick recognition of the former Sovereigns talents

[@coreybul]

and now you have Charles the lll... b y ti m co heh.. the ant i christ and a c u p of t e a...(miss mary)

[@kevinc809]

My name is......My name is......My name is Charles the II. The King who brought back party-ing.

[@ginastarke2]

Watching this while hiding out from COVID under orange skies from nearby forest fires makes me feel for Lady Grace.

[@MommyNTheRoyals]

This

[@KinggScar]

What a unique once in a life time comment, I hope your well and things get better.

[@ginastarke2]

@@KinggScar Blue skies again - here's hoping COVID is in the past soon.

[@jacmaria]

Imagine Oliver Cromwells' body dug up, hanged, beheaded and his head displayed on a 20 ft. spike

[@Frank-mm2yp]

REVENGE always tastes better when eaten COLD..

[@jacmaria]

When Charles first saw Catherine of Braganza, he allegedly exclaimed that Catherine resembled a bat because of her hairstyle.

[@jeffjeffries3469]

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[@jacmaria]

@bigbear fuzzums When Braganza was ill and taken to bed, dead pigeons were tied to her feet in hopes of a quick recovery

[@rhynosouris710]

@@jacmaria and that didn't cure her? Imagine.

[@nativetexan6628]

Sorry, American here. Wasn't Charles the 2nd King when the Plaugue wiped our half of England and still King when London was nearly burned to the ground? If so, it's actually a miracle he was able to accomplish anything for the arts, or anything else for that matter.

[@jacmaria]

@@nativetexan6628 He's my favorite royal

[@nikalseyn]

Would have been a good video but for the intrusive ads throughout. Distracting and uncalled for.

[@sirenofthesea7802]

Everyone demands their tax. It's an inconvenience, yes. But still, everyone wants their dollar earned. 💰

[@zedamyann12]

They deserve to be paid for the content they produce. Ads pay them. Get an ad blocker if it bothers you so much.

[@Vekna666]

Go to the end of the video, hit replay. You're welcome

[@rebeccao8895]

Free stuff sucks!

[@phee3958]

@@rebeccao8895 Go to the Chrome Store & download Adblocker for KZbin. It's great!

[@FloydofOz]

This was fantastic! Thank you for posting. Two questions remain for me: 1) what of the American colonies during this time ? - the government changed I think 4 times (?) if I kept track including the army (and navy?) taking control under Cromwell. How was this news conveyed in the then-tiny colonies and how did the soldiers and sailors and governors etc over there handle things? I recognize so many names from Maryland and Virginia (Cecil, Fairfax, etc) and I assume these were the same families. 2) why does every English king in the 1600’s look like Howard Stern did in the 1990’s?

[@lindaeasley5606]

Of all the British monarchs from the 17th and 18th century I've learned about ,Charles ll has to be my favorite. I think his title of The Merry Monarch explains why pretty much. Charles ll also founded South Carolina and it's major city ,Charleston( towne)

[@SB-uz8mg]

To a new chapter in history, long live King Charles III.

[@metrach8901]

Long Live the King!

[@yvonneormsby9786]

I'm really interested in the English history, and I see Princess Diana's brother Charles.. Hello from NZ.

[@dianesicgala4310]

Brilliant Video. I am English. Living in the U.S. married into strict Methodist family. Brought up in the Anglican Church. Converted to the Catholic Church.

[@KinggScar]

..... Do you like your current position in life? If not why won't you change your position? You only live once so make the most of it, just don't hurt any children by being selfish because they are innocent

[@dianesicgala4310]

@@KinggScar Thank you for your comment. I lived in the U.S. for over 50 yrs. my first marriage did not get of to a good start. I lived with his parents while.e he served in Vietnam. His family did not like me. I was so different, dressed well. Was brought up to be kind and have good manners. Once we had children I could not go home as my ex husband would not let me take them home. America is a great country but a little difficult if you not born here. Yes I miss the U.K. So much. Now I have four grandchildren. So it would be hard to go home now.

[@KinggScar]

@@dianesicgala4310 yes it would be hard but my mom died when she was 64. She stayed located in Cincinnati her whole life because it was close to where her and my dads family were. She and my dad thought about moving to Colorado springs, Sedona and around lake Cumberland in Kentucky but she always made the final decision she couldn't leave family. When she passed Ive held some regret that I wished she were able to travel more and see the world, I wish when her children, myself included were grown she would have taken the time to see the world but unfortunately she put her family in front of herself her whole life and I'll never know if on her death bed she regretted not putting herself first when possible to see the world

[@christianwitness]

Are you bragging or complaing. virture signalling...

[@E.C.2]

@Diane Look into traditional Catholicism and Bishop Markus Ramolla. God bless.

[@MrCanadagirly]

I believe the author Charles Spencer is Princess Diana’s brother

[@sharoncolewilgis8696]

Yes he is.

[@stacyrussell460]

Yes, that is Princess Diana's younger brother

[@sharoncolewilgis8696]

@@stacyrussell460 thank you for confirming that.😁

[@Zoey505]

He was her younger brother

[@TIFFANYDlAS]

I’ve seen him in a few documentaries now and... I now have an additional flourish of respect for him. He’s an Earl and let’s be honest, able to be nothing more, he’s set for life. That’s fantastic.

[@Pisti846]

Cannot blame him for wanting revenge.

[@00_rei90]

Eh his granpa didn't actively pursue revenge for the death of his mother

[@bbybella9937]

@@00_rei90His grandfather James? James didn’t care for his mother so that’s why.

[@kathrynjordan8782]

The problem that many of the Stuart kings had was they believed in "Divine Right". Not a good thing to believe. At least Charles II was able to do some good for Britain while he was king and he wasn't overthrown like his brother was by his daughter and son-in-law. If I am right, Charles II also liked art and helped to build up the art work that we see today.

[@mpnuorva]

Kind of. The Stuarts seems to have forgotten that the divine right is based on a Christian version of the judaic notion of a King as a messianic figure maintaining Israel's covenant with God, and as such while their kingship may be sacrosanct, their results are conditional.

[@alexm2930]

Screw the historian who said it must of been blist to live in London after it was rebuilt post-great fire. My great great great great great great great great great grandfather lost his cow in the fire. By that I mean his first wife. Which then lead him to marry my great great great great great grandmother. I know it's only 5 greats but she was that much younger.

[@SergioBecerraII]

I love it.

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

Their acting skills are as good as mine. Oh me? I'm a coal miner.

[@Alusnovalotus]

Lady Grace was the one with brains. Had she been a man, her family would have been dukes today.

[@swilson5320]

I can’t be the only person wondering if we were going to have a nip slip during the ladies’ conversation in Gwydir Castle. Are those dresses really from the period?

[@Poopiedoopie111]

Yes

[@horstlohner2055]

2:50 Lord Protektor!Lord Killer!

[@carolynderricks3226]

He looked like Basil Rathbone!

[@maralene1411]

A little like Joe Elliott

[@KinggScar]

90% comments: Too many ads, bah bah bah Me: either use chrome with ad blocker or drag video position slider to the end of video, press the replay button on middle of video and both allow you to watch videos without ads. If you support a content creators KZbin channel I advise watching ads on their videos so they make money if you cant donate. Due to the fact some of these great content creators spend lots of time, money and hard work to create great content on their KZbin channels for free.

[@christianwitness]

There is a " cold part" of EVERY SON AND DAUGHTER of a murdered parent. Who picked this man to comment....?

[@brendabushman]

Isn't that one guy Princess Diana's brother?

[@sharonharris9782]

Yes, Earl Spencer

[@StoneStoryHenriZ]

Royal protector, 300 years later, Charles III.

[@chrisyoung3917]

During Charles the second reign the Tory party and Whig party formed before him their was no formal party system in parliament hence the party king

[@gerberjoanne266]

No, that wasn't it. As far as I understand it, there was a lot of partying going on. They do mention it at the start of the video.

[@oneileo66]

We now have Charles lll

[@stacyrussell460]

Charles II's portraits give off a super creepy Kevin Spacey vibe. Makes me need a shower.

[@KinggScar]

Did Kevin sexually harass you? If so it's not entirely your fault and he should be held accountable, so let people know even if it's pass the statue of limitations. Don't feel ashamed, we live among monsters.

[@thomasjamison2050]

Cromwell was not at all a dictator. his problem was that try as he might, he couldn't get a Parliament that was willing to do much of anything but line their purses. This is still true today, but overall the modern Parliament is much more comfortable with the idea of doing things. But Parliament did offer Cromwell the powers of the crown twice, but Cromwell refused the earthly kingdom and powers that the crown entailed. Wags of the day noted that the Devil only made that same offer to Christ once, not twice as Parliament did to Cromwell. The real heritage of Cromwell was New England that influence eventually resulted in the formation of the United States, along with Washington as a general who refused the crown as Cromwell did. In New England today, it is common to find streets named not only after Cromwell, but also after the Regicides and Cromwell's most famous battles.

[@SM-nz9ff]

OH yea man doing things like banning knives and "ninja stars" and all sorts of preposterous shit. Modern day UK Parliament is a laughing stock

[@amaldrew3830]

Long live the King Charles III ❤️

[@E.C.2]

Is it true King Charles I was in talks with Rome and going back to Catholicism?

[@sherylstidham-gebert4684]

Interesting, but why focus on the partying? There was nothing about it in the video, or about his gambling, his mistresses, or his many pet dogs. Misleading title.

[@jellisquared1702]

Too many ads 😢

[@phee3958]

Download Adblocker for KZbin at the Chrome store. No more ads.

[@KinggScar]

Or you can drag the video position slider all the way to the very end of video and then press the replay button on the middle of the screen and watch the entire video without ads. So both the comment above about ad blocker and this technique works, your welcome.

[@barryjive1104]

I vote a strong, vehement no to actor dialogue. It's a detriment not an aide

[@christianwitness]

I agree; created dialog is pure speculation WITH an adgenda...

[@Pighood]

Is having a rhotacism a prerequisite of narrating woyal documentawwies?

[@christianwitness]

Good one!

[@KinggScar]

I would hate to be referred to *Name* of Banganza

[@nativetexan6628]

Oliver Cromwell sounds like Donald Trump. Makes one wonder why some king didn't have him drawn and quartered.

[@TheDjtricks]

🎖️

[@falidisu2139]

How was he a party king? The title is so misleading.

[@growing8231]

Maybe compared to Cromwell?

[@alicianelson1252]

He was fairly social

[@chunellemariavictoriaespan8752]

7:38 =Political Dynasty in formation?

[@charlottereitberger6253]

Why does the narrator make those spastic arm and hand moves, just weird .

[@gregorysmith2548]

And those crazy wild eyes

[@keelyleilani1326]

Anyone with a true passion for history tends to do that when teaching others about it.

[@gregorysmith2548]

The narrator is a crazy b

[@gregorysmith2548]

In my experiences crazy Bs tend to be great in the sack. An unfortunate trade off

[@scholbe]

Thank goodness it isnt just me who thought it looked weird. LoL

[@raylemar2386]

Is that his real hair?

[@gerberjoanne266]

If you're talking about the king. It's obviously a wig. That was the custom then.

[@marjolewis9405]

Probably a wig, it was custom for the times.

[@yogsenforfoth5948]

19:14 I don’t think I’ve seen anyone more Tory in my entire life. Good god. 😂🤦‍♂️

[@uniaodemocraticaruralista2924]

Queen Anne was the last true official monarch of 🇬🇧

[@sirenofthesea7802]

Queen Anne Boleyn, mother of Queen Elizabeth I? Please say you mean my beloved Anne Boleyn? 💚👑

[@direfranchement]

@@sirenofthesea7802 Um no...but not sure what this guy is talking about in general.

[@sirenofthesea7802]

@@direfranchement Then bugger off.

[@direfranchement]

@@sirenofthesea7802 No, maybe you both stop posting drivel? Better option.

[@sirenofthesea7802]

@@direfranchement Better option. Bugger off you miserable pissant & move the frick on.

[@AbdulGani-ji9hd]

🙏🇬🇧🙏

[@stevenrowlandson9650]

Doubtful that Charles the 3rd will do better. Parliament will not share power with him as usual.

[@7MonarC]

The recycled names can be confusing.

[@NRNF1776]

Why would anyone choose to be named king Charles the 3rd, is beyond me...

[@oneileo66]

I wondered what his mother was thinking giving her child that name and Knows of it's negative history. Misguided selection by the parents. Names Matter!

[@NRNF1776]

@@oneileo66 I thought of the same thing... Maybe she thought he would choose a different name, like most royals do? Idk... It's definitely weird.

[@noyka100]

to many advertising make it imposible injoy woching youtube latley i had to stop in the middel

[@yossyxo]

I need professor Williams to narrate the story of my life.

[@christianwitness]

no you don't ...

[@alicianelson1252]

Elizabeth I and Charles II are gems in a sea of spoiled brats

[@a.jlondon9947]

This channel has TOO MANY ADS. I am Unsubbing because ads every 2 minutes is TOO MUCH.

[@msbrowngault]

Drag the red dot to the end, hit cancel & then 🔄 replay *sometimes an ad will pop up after clicking cancel, just skip it & proceed to 🔄

[@Michaelneiss]

the female hair styles in this production look absolutely ludicrous. Did they do no research at all?

[@elisebrodeur-jacobs5215]

Is this the same Charles II with a Hapsburg jaw that stuck out so far that his upper jaw didnt align with his bottom jaw? The same with like gallons of water in his head? The same King Charles II that had only one testicle that was shriveled and black? Were talking about that Charles??

[@stormmitchell851]

That's king Charles II of Spain not England.

[@calvinnyarango6749]

That was the Spanish Charles, not the English

[@E.C.2]

I was born with 1 testicle in my stomach. Had surgery when I was 7 and it was Hell.

[@prometheusunbound7628]

I really like this series and its usually high production values, but these fake beards look...well, fake.

[@angelitabecerra]

Too many fucking ads!

[@cobsojerisohtu5692]

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[@Chiefab22]

Unfortunately The British 🇬🇧 didn’t abolish The Monarchy!

[@aaropajari7058]

Because nations without monarchs have such reasonable, honourable, and talented leaders right?

[@Chiefab22]

Aaro Pajari definitely

[@onthemicwithtarencebaileys5684]

The black boy king he was know as. Yet he is still being white washed here. Smh

[@maryunger7008]

Theres no conspiracy here. Trying to hide his heritage. He wasn't african. He looked more like his Italian ancestors than most British.

[@UNUSUALUSERNAME220]

I have to say it again. Why, would they use this woman to present this documentary? I do not care if you are a PHD or a Professor, that R for V is awful.

[@daracolakoglu841]

I didn’t know Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, was a historian. He should have helped and saved his sister. I don’t like him.

[@missstgermainify]

The Spencer's are descended from Charles II. He is speaking about his family

[@marjolewis9405]

The Earl of Spencer, Diana's brother, is well acquainted with his own family history. You really believe that a minor Earl had power against the royal Firm? Nope, no chance in hell.

[@marjolewis9405]

@@daracolakoglu841 I realize that people like to think of Diana as an unknowing innocent of the machinations of royalty and persons of power, truth is she was raised in that world. She had a certain amount of her own power, unfortunately she used it unwisely. She lead with her heart, not her head and it led to her demise.

[@fatnsassy99]

So no one cares for this narrator, going by the comments.

[@pepperspray7386]

Strange how you choose someone with a speech impediment to host your show? An attempt at a Brit Barbra Walters?

[@mojowatham1328]

Why do they let people w speech impediments be narrator?

[@shammydammy2610]

Because they choose historians to narrate history and not actors?

[@chrissnyder8415]

100% Recycled Content! Fucking WEAK