The Execution of Charles I: Killing a King

On the 30th January 1649, King Charles I was executed outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall. His trial was a momentous event in British history. He was found guilty of treason a tyrant, traitor, murderer and Public Enemy. What led to this unprecedented killing of a king Storyteller: Toby Lord Charles I played by Jonathan Clarkson Image credits Anne of Denmark (15741619) Dated 1614, Attributed to Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, Royal Collection Trust, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019 The Five Eldest Children of Charles I Signed and dated 1637 by Anthony van Dyke, Royal Collection Trust, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019 James VI I (15661625) c. 1620, After Paul van Somer, Royal Collection Trust, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019 James I and VI (15661