The United Kingdom is a country in the north-west of Europe. It comprises four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. They each possess its own unique history, culture, an identity.
Origins of the United Kingdom:
Traced back to the time of the Anglo- Saxon king Athelstan.
That is from the early 10th century that secured the allegiance of neighboring Celtic Kingdoms.
It became "the first to rule what many kings formerly shared among themselves," in other words of contemporary chronicle.
Anglo-Saxon king Athelstan
Celtic kingdoms
Historical Events:
Began in the early eighteenth century.
It started with the Treaty of Union and Acts of Union.
The core of the United Kingdom as a unified state came into being in 1707 with the political union of the kingdoms of England and Scotland.
It turned into a new unitary state called Great Britain.
The discussion encompasses the history of England and Great Britain.
Histories of the other three constituent parts of the United Kingdom can be found in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
The United Kingdom is very famous for their historical royalties like Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana.
Now, there are new kings like King Charles and Queen Camel. They are the new royalties.
Princess Diana
Queen Elizabeth
King Charles