I have never been in, nor have I had any strong particular desire to be in, what is termed a costume drama,… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
“Though Charles II both craved and enjoyed female companionship till the end of his life, there is no question that by the… — Antonia Fraser Copy Share Image
King Charles II liked women's company and well as making love to them. — Antonia Fraser Copy Share Image
“During the 1660’s King Charles II married Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza. The princess introduced the habit of tea drinking to the… — Elsmere Gracey Copy Share Image
He [Charles II] was utterly without ambition. He detested business, and would sooner have abdicated his crown than have undergone the trouble… — Thomas B. Macaulay Copy Share Image
The irony about Charles II is not that he came to the throne because England needed a successor to Charles I, but… — Simon Schama Copy Share Image
“To put it crassly, Charles II was most interested in his new bride’s money.” — Sophie Shorland Copy Share Image