Cromwell was a Roundhead leader against the Royalists in the English Civil War, and became Lord Protector - effectively monarch and PM combined - after the execution of King Charles I in 1649.

King Charles is fighting fit in a dashing new portrait. A fresh image of the cancer-stricken monarch, 76, looking resplendent in a tartan kilt, tie, and brown sporran was released on Saturday.

The image, taken last fall, was captured by beloved royal photographer Millie Pilkington Millie Pilkington/Buckingham Palace/PA Wire A new photo of King Charles has been released ahead of Burns Night.

King Charles III was born at Buckingham Palace on November 14, 1948. He is the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II became the queen at just 25 years ...