Military Service of English Monarchs
A few English monarchs came to the throne from other countries and served in the armies of their home country. A few served in other armies during their exile.
| Name of Royal | Service | War time service |
| George I of Great Britain | army of the Dutch Republic | Franco-Dutch War |
| William III of England | army of the Dutch Republic | Glorious Revolution |
| James II of England | Imperial French and Spanish Empire armies; he later served as Lord High Admiral of the Royal Navy | 1652–1656 |
| Charles II of England | English Army - Commander of West Country 1640s and the Engagers | English Civil War |
| Charles I of England | English Army | English Civil War |
| Henry V of England | English Army | Hundred Years' War |
| William II of England | English army | |
| William I of England | army of the Normans | Norman invasion of England |
Read more about this topic: Military Service By The Members Of The British Royal Family
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