Show virginia was fifth kingdom virginia Is known as the old dominion because it was sometimes recognized as a separate dominion spenser in 1590 dedicated his faerie queen to elizabeth queen ot of england france ireland and virginia when james VI of 0 scotland came to the english throne scotland was added and virginia was called in compliment the fifth kingdom and au at virginia VIrgin la stood firm tor for charles il II atter after the execution of his father charles in gratitude caused the arms ot of virginia to be quartered with those ot of england scotland and ireland as an independent member of the kingdom |