On 20/08/2011 15:17, 1506 wrote:
On Aug 19, 9:25 am, Roland wrote:
In , at 16:39:05 on Fri, 19
Aug 2011, Graeme remarked:

[snip various examples of multiple kingdoms]

All very interesting but doesn't negate my point that the United
Kingdom consists of 2 kingdoms

It consists of what used to be two kingdoms, but are now united as one.

and a principality etc.

Indeed. A Kingdom is a land where the people are subjects of a King
(or Queen).

Kingdom of Hungary between the wars?

After the decease, without heir, of Elizabeth I of
England, James VI of Scotland became King of Scotland and England.
His Kingdom (singular) consisted of both Countries and the
principality of Wales.

Not a personal union of two kingdoms until the Acts of Union under Anne
created a single kingdom?


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Arthur Figgis Surrey, UK