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The life of King Richard III of England
2022 marks the 10 year anniversary since the uncovering of the remains of King Richard III of England. We look back at his life and the discovery of his body… Words: Millie Sykes The life…
The Princes in the Tower: the facts behind the stories
The story of the Princes in the Tower remains shrouded in mystery. Did Richard III have them killed after he seized the throne? We take a look at the facts behind the stories… 2022 marks…
We went to see Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state at Westminster Hall
Until her funeral on Monday 19 September, HM Queen Elizabeth II is lying-in-state at Westminster Hall for the public to pay their respects. Henrietta Easton joined the queue to see her… Words: Henrietta Easton Last…
King Charles III: The life of our new king
King Charles III became King on the death of his mother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth III on September 8 2022. Here, we take a closer look at his life up until this pivotal moment… Words:…
In memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
As the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II breaks, we pay tribute to her remarkable life and reign On the afternoon of 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch,…
The Queen’s wedding to Prince Philip in 1947: Historic photos
As we pay tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life and reign, we look back at the Queen’s wedding to Prince Philip in 1947…
All the Queen’s horses: Royal horse racing
Her Majesty the Queen’s horses were her pride and joy, and her interest in racing was no state secret. Indeed, generation after generation, the Royal Family has shared a profound passion for horses. Join us…
Timeline of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s life and reign
To mark her 90th year, we chart Queen Elizabeth II’s journey from young princess who was third in line to the throne to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
HM Queen Elizabeth II: 10 of our favourite anecdotes
To celebrate the monarch’s milestone, we reveal these royal titbits to shed light on Queen Elizabeth II’s extraordinary character.
70 fascinating facts about the Queen
As we pay tribute to the remarkable life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at 70 fascinating facts about Her Majesty For more fascinating facts about the late Queen, order a…