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April 3, 1043
Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.
Edward the Confessor
Edward the Confessor was King of England from 1042 until his death in 1066. He was the last reigning monarch of the House of Wessex.
Monarchy of the United Kingdom
The monarchy of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the British monarchy, is the form of government used by the United Kingdom by which a hereditary monarch reigns as the head of state, with their powers regulated by the British constitution. The term may also refer to the role of the royal family within the UK's broader political structure. The monarch since 8 September 2022 is King Charles III, who ascended the throne on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, his mother.
April 3
April 3 is the 93rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 272 days remain until the end of the year.