He was the scion of the Crown family, who are known as prominent backers of various Chicago charities, Jewish institutions and Democratic politics. (JTA) – James Crown, a Chicago billionaire and ...

This was the moment her cousin and heir, the Scottish King James VI, had been waiting for. Scotland was one of the poorest kingdoms in Europe, with a weak and feeble crown. England by comparison ...

The Stuart Sapphire at the back of the crown is thought to have belonged to King Charles I, brought to the country by his son ...

In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth transition of power. After 1603 he only visited Scotland once, in 1617. One of James's great ...