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

Sign our card to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations will take place from the 2-5 June 2022. As this momentous milestone approaches, sign our card to send your good wishes to our nation’s longest-reigning monarch. On Sunday…

the crown jewels

10 facts about the Crown Jewels

With the coronation count down now on, we have compiled a list of 10 surprising facts about the Crown Jewels… Anna Keay – author of The Crown Jewels – reveals her 10 favourite facts about…

Britain magazine

BRITAIN’s top 10 royal residences

We take a look at the top ten elegant royal residences around the UK, from Balmoral to Kensington, to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.

Top 10 British mothers from history

These famous royals, writers and feminists on our top 10 list all have one thing in common – they’re mothers 1. Diana, Princess of Wales (1 July 1961 –31 August 1997) Diana, Princess of Wales…

10 Majestic facts about Queen Elizabeth II

10 majestic facts about Queen Elizabeth II

Think you know everything there is to know about our reigning monarch? Then why not test yourself with our list of 10 facts?

Thornbury Castle

Stay at a royal retreat

From castles and estates to hotels and inns, Britain has a wonderful selection of places to stay with a royal flavour

Mary Tudor with Charles Brandon

Mary Tudor, the queen who married for love

Mary Tudor, a beautiful English Princess, defied her brother, Henry VIII, and married for love The youngest surviving child of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, born in 1496, Mary was a beautiful English princess…

The Triforium, Westminster Abbey

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries open at Westminster Abbey

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, set some 52 feet above the Abbey’s floor in the 13th-century triforium, has opened to the public for the first time in 700 years The triforium, tucked beneath the vaults,…

History of Royal Ascot

History of Royal Ascot

The 300-year story of racing at Ascot begins in 1711, when Queen Anne put the idea into motion to pursue her love of horse racing The 300-year story of racing at Ascot begins in 1711, when…

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle: The largest inhabited castle in the world

How much do you know about the history of the largest inhabited castle in the world? Though the origins of Windsor Castle go all the way back to 1070 when William the Conqueror ordered the construction…