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Hayes & Dand Ancestors and related families - Kings & Queens of England

Up to 1603 when James VI Stewart, King of Scotland also became James I, King of England & Ireland.

Early Kings of England - Winchester Cathedral


Alfred "the Great" acceded as King of Wessex in 871 - and acceded as King of England in c.886.

Photos by Dr. Ian Dand of (i) the floor plan of the Old Minster beside Winchester Cathedral (initial burial location of Alfred "the Great" - his remains were later moved to Hyde Abbey) and (ii) Statue of Alfred "the Great" at Winchester (Grandson of Egbert, 1st King of England).


Kings & Queens of England - Winchester Castle - The Great Hall - King Arthur's Round Table

Hayes & Dand Ancestors (up to King Henry III) and
Dand Ancestors & Hayes Cousins (up to King Edward III)

Kings of England - Statues on the façade of Lichfield Cathedral, West Midlands, England

Over 100 statues adorn the façade. The first 11 of the 12 statues left of center above the main entrance arch - include portrayals of 9 generations of Kings of England starting from the 11th Century - starting from left as follows : #1. King William I (d.1087), #3. King Henry I (d.1135) (son of #1), #4. King Stephen (d.1154) (grandson of #1), #5. King Henry II (d.1189) (grandson of #3) #7. King John (d.1216) (son of #5), #8. King Henry III (d.1272) (son of #7), #9. King Edward I (d.1307) (son of #8), #10. King Edward II (d.1327) (son of #9), #11. King Edward III (d.1377) (son of #10). The next statue is of King Edward III’s Grandson #12. King Richard II (d.1471).
The 12 statues right of center at the same level - are portrayals of Anglo Saxon Kings - including the following - starting from left : #V. King Egbert I (d.839), #VI. King Ethelwulf (d.855) (son of #V), #IX. King Alfred the Great (d.899) (son of #VI), #X. King Edgar the Peaceful (d.975) (great-grandson of #IX). The last statue on that row is of King Edward the Confessor (d.1066) - grandson of #X - and also 1st Cousin Once Removed of #1 King William I. In addition, #1’s wife Matilda of Flanders (d.1083) [married c.1050-1053] was a 5th Great-Granddaughter of #IX. King Alfred the Great. As a result, all descendants of #1 were Descendants of Early Anglo Saxon Kings of England.
Lichfield Cathedral was completed c.1340.


Kings & Queens of England - Buckingham Palace


Kings & Queens of England - Westminster Abbey


Kings & Queens of England - Windsor Castle


Kings & Queens of England - St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle

Hayes & Dand Ancestor (King Henry III) and
Dand Ancestor & Hayes Cousin (King Edward III)

Statues on the South Façade of Saint George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle

Statues include Henry III, King of England (1207-1272) - built the Chapel of Saint Edward the Confessor in the early 13th Century (later rededicated as Saint George’s Chapel) - and Edward III, King of England (1312-1377) - founded the Most Noble Order of the Garter in 1348.

Notable Descendant:

King James VI of Scotland & I of England & Ireland

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• Kings & Queens of Great Britain

From 1603 when James VI Stewart, King of Scotland also became James I, King of England & Ireland.

• Notable & Famous Descendants of European Royalty

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• Notable & Famous Ancestors & Cousin Links of European Royalty

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List of Photos & Images of UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this website.

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