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Brewer's: City of the Great King
(The) —i.e. Jerusalem. (Psa. xlviii. 2; Matt. v. 35.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894City of the Seven HillsCity of Saints A B C D E F G H I J K…Brewer's: Ulster King of Arms
Chief heraldic officer of Ireland. Created by Edward VI. in 1552. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Ultima ThuleUlster Badge A B C D E F G H I J K L…Brewer's: Three Kings' Day
Epiphany or Twelfth Day, designed to commemorate the visit of the “three kings” or Wise Men of the East to the infant Jesus. (See under Kings.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E…Brewer's: Mirror of King Ryence
(The). This mirror was made by Merlin, and those who looked in it saw whatever they wished to see. (Spenser: Faërie Queene, bk, iii.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…Brewer's: Mutton-eating King
(The). Charles II. of England. The witty Earl of Rochester wrote this mock epitaph on his patron: Here lies our mutton-eating king, Whose word no man relies on; He never said a foolish…King Charles III of England
Top of Page Source: AP Images/Dan KitwoodThe Queen is dead, long live the King. This phrase has been used for centuries to signify the unbroken continuation of the British Monarchy. The death of…Quiz: Kings of Judah and Israel
From the wise and prosperous reign of King Solomon to the tumultuous rule of King David, this quiz will challenge you to match each king with their accomplishments and legacy. You'll also have to…Nat King Cole Biography
Nat “King” Cole(Nathaniel Adams Coles)singer, composerBorn: 3/17/1919Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama Grammy Award-winning singer and composer known for his velvety voice and romantic ballads. He…Billie Jean King Biography
Billie Jean KingBorn: Nov. 22, 1943Tennis women's rights pioneer; Wimbledon singles champ 6 times; U.S. champ 4 times; first woman athlete to earn $100,000 in one year (1971); beat 55-year-…The Coronation of King Charles III
Top of Page Every coronation marks the beginning of a new era for any country, and the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023 is no exception. Changes in England and Buckingham Palace have been…