The Royal Touch - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores the historical practice of the Royal Touch, believed to cure the King's Evil, a disease prevalent in England and France. It discusses how monarchs like Edward the Confessor and Charles II used this practice to assert their divine right to rule. Protestant leaders opposed it, viewing it as too Catholic. The practice faced skepticism and propaganda, especially during the French Wars of Religion. The last known Royal Touch was performed in the early 18th century, with doubts about its effectiveness persisting.

What was the King's evil believed to be cured by?

• A magical chant

• A royal touch

• A special potion

• A sacred relic

Which monarch was known for blessing rings believed to cure ailments?

• Edward the Confessor

• Henry VIII

• Elizabeth I

• Charles II

Why did some Protestant leaders refuse to perform the royal touch?

• They thought it was ineffective

• They preferred scientific methods

• They believed it was too Catholic

• They were against monarchy

How did Charles II attempt to prove his legitimacy as a ruler?

• By winning battles

• By writing a decree

• By touching thousands of people

• By building monuments

Who was one of the last people to receive the royal touch?

• John Locke

• William Shakespeare

• Isaac Newton

• Samuel Johnson