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The United Kingdom came into being in 1707 with the melding of the kingdoms of Scotland and England (Wales was part of the Kingdom of England at this time). Ireland was annexed in 1801, but gained independence and became the Republic of Ireland in the 1920s. Northern Ireland stayed part of the United Kingdom. Thus, the modern United Kingdom (of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) has been around for about 90 years. The United Kingdom itself has been around (in some form or another) 304 years.
If you mean how long the separate countries like England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland have been around, the answer is a few thousand years. There aren't any definite years of country-hood (unlike the United States) because England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland are so old, plus it depends on when you start counting. :)
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How old was Edward when he was crowned?
In the UK, or England to be more specific, we have 8 to choose from.... & that's without mentioning the Confessor.
Why was Bonnie Prince Charlie called the Young pretender?
He was a pretender to the throne of the UK and he is known as the "Young" pretender to distinguish him from his father known as the "Old" pretender.
What is the origin of the surname Brummett?
It's a Yorkshire (UK) name that has its origin in the name of an old Yorkshire village. Englishmen with that name usually spell it 'Brummitt".
What was United Kingdoms old name?
The UK is the nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It's also called British Isles and Great Britain.
What country did the UK import?
The UK did not import any countries.
Sell Old Clothes Online in The UK?
Sell Old Clothes Online in The UK
How long can a ten rear old be left in the UK?
How long can a ten year old be left in UK
When was Old Sarum - UK Parliament constituency - created?
Old Sarum - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1295.
Can a 16-year-old UK citizen marry an over 18-year-old non-UK citizen?
no
When did Old Sarum - UK Parliament constituency - end?
Old Sarum - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1832.
How old is reading UK?
reading is about 178 years old!
How old do you have to be to be in a gay relationship in the UK?
Old enough to have sex.
How old to sit in the front seat?
5yrs old in uk
How old do you have to be to drive a moped?
In UK, 16 years old
How old do you have to be for a Google account in the UK?
13 years old.
How old do you have to be to be able to give blood in the UK?
You can give blood at 17 in the UK.
How old can you be to drive in the UK?
20yrs
