On 7 January 1558, the French captured Calais from the English. During the 14th and 15th centuries, English kings claimed they were also kings of France. At various times they conquered parts of France but in 1453 the French liberated all of France except Calais. However English monarchs continued to use the title king (or queen) of France for centuries. Finally, in 1800 King George III realised it was a bit too silly to keep that title.
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