The Royals

A true British institution, the Royal Family is considered to be one of the country’s main attractions. From their illustrious palaces and their intriguing traditions to their deep roots in Britain’s history, the Monarchy continues to be a symbol of the nation.
With HM Queen Elizabeth II celebrating her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 and the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall winning over the hearts of the world, there’s never been a better time to be a Royal
Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace has been the official London home of the British monarch since 1837

Queen Victoria Quiz

How much do you know about Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Victoria?

Prince William Kate Middleton Kiss Royal Wedding

The Royal Wedding in pictures

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge approach their first year anniversary, we look back on the spectacular pageantry of their 2011 wedding with a fantastic selection of images from the day

Windsor: an insider’s guide

With its historic castle and acres of outstanding countryside, Windsor wears its royal seal of approval well. Add to that its elegant hotels, fine dining and superb shopping and you’ll find a town that’s not to be missed

Royal Wedding Barbie Dolls

Royal wedding Barbie dolls

Step aside, Barbie and Ken, because there’s a new couple in town that are set to take the shelves by storm

10 things you didn’t know about the Royals

Not every British monarch has exhibited the same royal reserve as Her Majesty The Queen. In fact, over the years, there have been some extremely colourful characters ruling the land. BRITAIN brings you some little-known…

Zara Phillips weds Mike Tindall

The ‘other’ royal wedding of the year took place on 30th July at Edinburgh’s Canongate Kirk on the city’s Royal Mile. A stylish affair, with 300 guests and a 6,000-strong crowd celebrating the couples nuptials…

Diamond Jubilee 2012 events announced

Here at BRITAIN we’re very excited about Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, when the UK will be celebrating 60 years of Elizabeth II’s reign

Queen Elizabeth II portraits by Cecil Beaton

In the run up to the Diamond Jubilee, the V&A is holding an exhibition of portraits of Her Majesty by photographer Cecil Beaton

Diamond Jubilee Portrait

Diamond Jubilee portrait commissioned

The National Portrait Gallery commission the first portrait of HRH The Queen and Prince Philip photographed together, to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee