In the past, this has earned Charles II knowing winks from historians who called him the "merry monarch" and "playboy King." These days, we're much more likely to see things from Catherine's ...

It’s the swinging (16)60s, and ‘the merry monarch’ Charles II is on the throne. After violent civil war, England’s theatres have finally reopened and, for the first time, women are allowed to perform ...

Who was Charles II? (The monarch at the time. He is known as the ‘Merry Monarch’ because he enjoyed a busy social life, especially going to the theatre. He ruled from 1660 - 1685.) What did ...

She also investigates why Charles II was named `the merry monarch' and uncovers a sex scandal involving a prince and a brothel.