Magna Carta: Quick Facts

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John of England

Illustration of King John seated at a table signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, surrounded by standing nobles and clergy in medieval attire, under a canopy.

Runnymede: Magna Carta Memorial

Illustration of King John seated at a table, signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, surrounded by standing nobles in medieval attire.

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Know about the necessary precautions to bring the whole series of the Magna Carta together at the Robing Room of the Palace of Westminster to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the charter's issue

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