Stuarts

Who were the Stuarts?

The Stuarts were a Scottish royal family who ruled England as well as Scotland from James I to Queen Anne. They were the first monarchs of the United Kingdom.

When did the Stuarts rule?

They ruled from 1603 to 1714.

How did the Stuarts end up ruling the United Kingdom?

The Tudors and Stuarts came together through marriage, and England, Scotland, Wales and the Kingdom of Ireland were ruled under one king.