17th-century English monarchs

Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 1603. She was the last and longest reigning monarch of the House of Tudor. Her eventful reign, and its effect on history and culture, gave name to the Elizabethan era.

Charles I was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649.

King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660 to 1685 (1630-1685)

James VI and I was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567, and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603, until his death in 1625. Though he long attempted to get both countries to adopt a closer political union, the kingdoms of Scotland and England remained sovereign states ruled by James in personal union, with their own parliaments, judiciaries and laws.

King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 to 1702 (1650-1702)

King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 1688 (1633–1701)

Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 to 1694 (1662-1694)