The monarchy of the Kingdom of England started with Alfred the Great who reigned from 871 until 899
King Alfred of Wessex is credited with the unification of England.
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Some recommended books about Alfred the Great include "Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred and Other Contemporary Sources" by Simon Keynes and Michael Lapidge, "Alfred the Great: War, Kingship and Culture in Anglo-Saxon England" by Richard Abels, and "Alfred the Great: The Man Who Made England" by Justin Pollard.
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The monarchy hold no real power in England but more of a influencial status, mostly charity work and strong advisors through politicians. The royal family don't get directly involved but a speach can boost or stop a passing of a law or other situations. Thus they affect the people of Britian a great deal.
Was Alfred famous for travelling? He ruled from South-western England but travelled all around England, especially the south
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Alfred the Great.
Alfred the Great, 871 - 899
Richard I (the Lionheart) was king of England from 1189 to 1199.