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British kings and queens

King Henry III King Henry III is known for being crown when he was just 9 years old, although he did not obtain full control of England until he was 20 years old, in 1227. His reign lasted 56 years making it the longest ever reign of any English monarch (not British). King Henry IV King Henry IV is known to have taken the crown and thrown by force. He made his cousin Richard II abdicate and took his reign for his own. This saga lead to a long running dispute between The House of Lancaser and the House of York. King William IV King William IV was king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830. The King became known as the Sailor King after joining the navy from just 13 years old. During his reign King William IV saw the passing of the infamous Reform Act of 1832. King Edward VI King Edward VI was king but under total protection from his uncle, the Duke of Somerset. King Edward didn't live long, and was a very unhealthy and ill young man. He died at only aged 15. Queens