The Queen and other senior royals are marking the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta today.
The royals are gathered at Runnymede, Surrey, where King John accepted the historic document that limited the power of the Crown on 15th June, 1215.
The Duke of Cambridge has arrived at an event in Runnymede, Surrey, to mark the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta.
The document which restricted the rights of the monarchy for the first time was sealed at Runnymede Meadows in June 1215.
The Duke unveiled a plaque at the dedication of artist Hew Locke's "The Jurors" installation commissioned to mark the anniversary.
The controversial historian has branded the original Magna Carta a 'failure' although admitted the amended version was 'hugely' important.'
As the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta being sealed in June 1215 is marked, we look at some of the key figures behind the document.
A statue of the Queen has been unveiled to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta.