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 Queen and other senior royals have arrived at a special event to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey.
The site is where King John accepted the historic document that limited the power of the Crown on 15th June, 1215.
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.