The House of Lancaster - The Red Rose of England Documentary

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Discover the ultimate story of royal power and wealth! This video charts the 750-year history of the Lancastrian legacy, from its origins as a medieval earldom to its status today. We begin in 1267, when the title of Earl of Lancaster was first granted. Trace the rapid accumulation of power that led to the creation of the Dukedom for Henry of Grosmont in 1351. See how the marriage of his heiress, Blanche of Lancaster, to John of Gaunt created the most formidable fortune in England. The climax? Gaunt’s son, Henry Bolingbroke, seized the crown as Henry IV, making the title a permanent royal possession. Learn how this act cemented the Duchy of Lancaster as a separate estate, securing an independent income for the reigning monarch. Even after the demise of the royal House during the Wars of the Roses, the tradition endures. Find out why King Charles III and every monarch before him since 1399 is still toasted as "The King, Duke of Lancaster!" Please subscribe here. https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfiles?sub_confirmation=1 Our second channel. https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleProfilesExtra Follow us on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7fKALbrzEO9Q4VVvAwWHqL Support us on Patreon https://patreon.com/thepeopleprofiles Follow us on Twitter. https://twitter.com/tpprofiles Thanks for watching! If you liked this video, check out our related videos below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwBhP0rWSz1EQOUiCo2hOzXogNU5psT8 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwBhP0rWSz0vPvWecG4EPQIWEIh34K-X https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwBhP0rWSz3l1yKTFKS6b3GPniSWVpmX All footage, images and music used in People Profiles videos are sourced from free media websites or are purchased with commercial rights from online media archives. No AI is used during the writing process of People Profiles videos, which are narrated by human voice over artists. Please see the end credits of our videos for details and contact us for script references.