Charles the First 1625-1649 Kings and Queens : Season 1 Episode 8

Charles I was king of England, Scotland and Ireland, whose conflicts with parliament led to civil war and his eventual execution. Charles I was born the second son of James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark. On the death of Elizabeth I in 1603, James became king of England and Ireland. Charles's popular older brother Henry, whom he adored, died in 1612 leaving Charles as heir, and in 1625 he became king.