The line of kings in England never exceeds three reigns without interruption or catastrophe.

William I., II., Henry I. - A usurper, Stephen.

Henry II., Richard I - A usurper, John.

Henry III., Edward I.- Edward II. murdered.

Edward III.-Richard II. deposed.

Henry IV., V., VI.- Line of Lancaster changed.

Edward IV., V., Richard III.- Dynasty changed.

Henry VII., VIII., Edward VI.- Lady Jane Grey.

Mary, Elizabeth.-Dynasty changed.

James I.-Charles I. beheaded.

Charles II.-James II. dethroned.

William III., Anne. - Dynasty changed. .

George I., II., III.- Regency.

George IV., William IV., Victoria.- Indirect successions.

Except in one case, that of John, England has never had a greatgrandchild as sovereign in direct descent.