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The Disgrace of Lord Clarendon 1667 (1905)The Disgrace of Lord Clarendon after His Last Interview with the King in Whitehall Palace, 1667 (1905). Edward Hyde, 1st Earl Clarendon was King Charles IIs Chief Minister after the King`s
Stump-work panel: the figures Mars and Venus, c17th centuryStump-work panel: the figures, probably intended for King Charles II and Queen Henrietta Maria, are depicted as Mars and Venus, c17th century. From The Connoisseur Volume 95, edited by Edward Wenham
Boscobel House, Shropshire, 1893. Refuge of King Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651, 1893. From The Pictorial Treasury of Famous Men and Famous Deeds published by Frederick Warne
King Charles II, 1660s (1934). Artist: John Michael WrightKing Charles II, 1660s (1934). After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
Charles II and his court at the palace during the Plague of London, c1665-1666 (1890). From left to right: Lady Castlemaine, Charles II and Queen Catherine, attended by her Spanish duennas
The Duchess of Portsmouth, 17th century, (1916). Artist: Peter LelyThe Duchess of Portsmouth, 17th century. Louise Renee de Penancoet de Kerouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (1649-1734), mistress of Charles II of England (1630-1685)
Charles, Prince of Wales, Age 12, c1642, (1936). Artist: William DobsonCharles, Prince of Wales, Age 12, c1642. It is likely that King Charles I (1600-1649) commissioned this painting of the future King Charles II (1630-1685)
Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), Queen Consort of King Charles II, 1912Catarina de Braganca (1638-1705) was the second surviving daughter of King John IV of Portugal (1604-1656) (at the time Duke of Braganza) and his wife, Louise of Guzman (1613-1666)
Louise Renee de Penancoet de Kerouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (1649-1734), 1912Louise Renee de Penancoet de Kerouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (1649-1734), mistress of Charles II of England (1630-1685), 1682. After a painting by Pierre Mignard (1612-1695), 1682
Epsom Race Course, 1940. The first recorded race was held on the Downs in 1661, although it is likely that racing was established much earlier than this
Barbara Palmer (nee Villiers), 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709), 1937Barbara Palmer (nee Villiers), 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709). Barbara Palmer was an English courtesan and the most famous of King Charles II of England mistresses
Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born mistress of King Charles II, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldEleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II. Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland
Thomas Blood attempting to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London in 1671 (1937)Thomas Blood attempting to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London in 1671, (1937). Although Blood (1618-1680) got his hands on the jewels
The Royal Oak Cup, 1916The Royal Oak Cup is housed at the Barber-Surgeons Hall. The Royal Oak cup was presented by Charles II in 1676 at the request of his surgeons Sir John Knight
English Kings with coats of Arms, 18th centuryEnglish Kings with coats of Arms.Charles I, Charles II, , James II, William III.Spencers New History of England, 18th century
Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II, 1912Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland. This portrait is after Sir Peter Lely
Nell Gwyn, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935Nell Gwyn. From the painting by Sir Peter Lely, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd. 1935
The three sons of Charles I, King of England, 1630s. Artist: Anthony van DyckThe three sons of Charles I, King of England, 1630s. Portrait of the future King Charles II, future King James II, and Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester
Charles le Chauve, 9th century, 1849King Charles II of France and the Holy Roman Empire (823-877), 9th century (1849). Charles II was Holy Roman Emperor (875-877) and King of West Francia (840-877)
Greenwich Observatory, London, 1911-1912. Artist: Reinhold ThieleGreenwich Observatory, London, 1911-1912. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich (formerly the Royal Greenwich Observatory or RGO) was commissioned in 1675 by King Charles II
Tempests View of the Park in the Reign of Charles II, c1870. Charles II (29 May 1630 - 6 February 1685) was king of England, Scotland and Ireland
King Charles II, 1788. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1788]
Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705). Catherine was a Portuguese infanta and the queen consort of King Charles II. They were married in 1662
Evening Party - Time of Charles II, 1850. Artist: John LeechEvening Party - Time of Charles II, 1850. A satirical illustration of King Charles II (1630?1685). King Charles II (163-?1685) was know as the Merry Monarch
The Royal Oak, the Penderell Family have no idea where Charles is!!!, 1850. Artist: John LeechThe Royal Oak, the Penderell Family have no idea where Charles is!!!, 1850. A satirical illustration of King Charles II escaping into exile
The old observing-room, Greenwich, late 17th century (1893). The Royal Observatory at Greenwich was founded in 1675 by King Charles II, with John Flamsteed appointed as the first Astronomer Royal
Charles II, King of England, (1816). Artist: Charles TurnerCharles II, King of England, (1816). A print from Fifteen Splendid Portraits of Royal Personages, engraved in mezzotinto by Richard Earlom, Charles Turner and R Dunkarton, printed by J McCreery
Letter by Titus Oates to the Duke of Bolton, 1694 (1865). Artist: Frederick George NethercliftLetter by Titus Oates to the Duke of Bolton, 1694 (1865). Oates was a perjurer who fabricated a Catholic plot to assassinate King Charles II
Charles II in Disguise Aided in his Escape by Jane Lane... 1651, (19th century). Artist: Herbert BourneCharles II in Disguise Aided in his Escape by Jane Lane after the Battle of Worcester, 1651, (19th century). After the execution of his father, Charles I
Charles II receiving the Duchess of Orleans at Dover, 1670 (1804). Artist: William BromleyCharles II receiving the Duchess of Orleans at Dover, 1670 (1804). Charles and his sister, Henrietta Anne Stuart, negotiated the Secret Treaty of Dover
King Charles II escaping from England, 1651. Artist: GuchtKing Charles II escaping from England, 1651. King Charles II in disguise riding before Mrs Lane by which he made his escape. Lord Wilmot in the distance
Charles II in disguise aided in his escape by Jane Lane, 1651, (19th century). Artist: H BourneCharles II in disguise aided in his escape by Jane Lane, 1651, (19th century). After the execution of his father, Charles I, Charles II claimed the throne and invaded England in 1651
Lucy Barlow, otherwise Waters, 1810. Artist: E ScrivenLucy Barlow, otherwise Waters, 1810
Mrs Knight, Singer and favourite of Charles II, c1750-1780. Artist: W EvansMrs Knight, Singer and favourite of Charles II, c1750-1780
Catherine of Braganza, Queen of Charles II, 1833. Artist:s FreemanCatherine of Braganza, Queen of Charles II, 1833
Charles II in the forest of Boscobel, 1651. Artist: Pouney & RhodesCharles II in the forest of Boscobel, 1651. After the execution of his father, Charles I, Charles II claimed the throne and invaded England in 1651
The three elder children of Charles I, c1640s, (19th century). Artist: J BurnettThe three elder children of Charles I, c1640s, (19th century). Portrait of King Charles II (right), King James II (centre), and Mary, Princess Royal (left), as children
Charles II of England, 17th century. Portrait of Charles II (1630-1685) on horseback
Charles II visiting Sir Christopher Wren during the building of St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1909. Illustration taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)
Thomas Killigrew (1612-1683), English dramatist and theatre manager, 19th century. Killigrew was a figure at the court of King Charles II of England
Charles II knighting a loin of beef. Artist: GilbertCharles II knighting a loin of beef. According to legend, an English king - Henry VIII, James I or Charles II - was so fond of beef that he knighted it, giving it the name Sir Loin
Charles II, King of England and Scotland. Artist: H BourneCharles II, King of England and Scotland. After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
General Monck declares for a Free Parliament, 1660 (c1905). Fresco in the House of Commons. Monck signing the declaration which paved the way for the restoration of the monarchy in the person of
Kings of England. Artist: M PageKings of England. Portraits of James I, Charles I, James II, Charles II and William and Mary
Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, (19th century). Artist: J ChapmanCharles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, (19th century). After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
Letter from Jeremy Taylor to Lord Hatton, 23rd November 1661. Artist: Jeremy TaylorLetter from Jeremy Taylor to Lord Hatton, 23rd November 1661. Letter written from Dublin by Jeremy Taylor (Bishop of Down and Connor) to Christopher, Lord Hatton
Letter from Charles II to Sir George Downing, Ambassador at the Hague, 16th January 1672. Artist: King Charles IILetter from Charles II to Sir George Downing, Ambassador at the Hague, 16th January 1672. Letter written from Whitehall shortly before the outbreak of the Dutch war
Letter from John Maitland to Sir Robert Moray, 2nd November 1669. Artist: John Maitland, 1st Duke of LauderdaleLetter from John Maitland to Sir Robert Moray, 2nd November 1669. Letter written from Holyrood House, Edinburgh, by John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale, (when Earl of Lauderdale)