Æthelstan became the first King of the English in 927 by uniting previously independent kingdoms. The book "The First King of England" by David Woodman details the formation of the English kingdom.

The King will become the first British monarch to pray publicly with the Pope since the Reformation 500 years ago during a state visit to the Holy See next week. The King and Queen will meet the new ...

Oct. 23 (UPI) --King Charles III prayed with Pope Leo after exchanging gifts at the Vatican on Thursday, making him the first head of the Church of England to do so since it split with the Holy See ...