King

A King is a title representing the absolute authoritative ruler of a monarchy. It is generally regarded as a hereditary title, though it is also sometimes used as an honorific. For example, a giant gorilla known for scaling tall buildings may be identified as a king, but is not truly a king. Lions are often regarded as the King of the Jungle, but unless your name is either Simba or Mufasa, most people don't give this one much credence either.

In film

 * Richard III (1955): Edward IV ascends to the throne of England with the help of his brother, the Duke of Gloucester. Richard III frames his own brother George, the Duke of Clarence, for plotting the murder of Edward and has him executed by drowning him in a vat of wine. King Edward dies of exhaustion soon after and appoints Richard as the new king. In 1485, King Richard III is killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field. He is succeeded by King Henry VII.


 * Tower of London (1939): Richard III, the Duke of Gloucester, conspired to murder off all claimants to the throne of England, including his own family members. Ultimately, this plot failed and the title was inherited by Henry Tudor.