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
A statue of Robert the Bruce outside Bannockburn Heritage Centre in Stirling, Scotland

Who was Robert the Bruce? Who did he murder?

Robert I of Scotland murdered his rival, attacked English occupiers and eventually negotiated peace talks. He ruled from 1306 to 1329

Diana, our Mother: Her Life and Legacy – Princess Diana with a young Prince William and Prince Harry. Screenshot from documentary. Not for reuse

Princes Harry and William open up about Princess Diana

In a new documentary ahead of the 20th anniversary of her death, Princess Diana’s two sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, have opened up about the grief they suffered following the death of their mother

Queen Victoria's Garden terrace Osborne House, Isle of Wight

Queen Victoria’s secret garden terrace opens to the public

A garden terrace where Queen Victoria sat and painted watercolours at her Isle of Wight home, Osborne House, is opening to the public

A tribute to His Royal Highness Prince Philip on his death

With great sadness, Buckingham Palace announced the death of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-serving consort in British history, on 9 April 2021 Prince Philip was born in Corfu on the 10th June…

Engraving of Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots: the six-day-old queen

Executed for treason by Queen Elizabeth I, we uncover the key life events of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was imprisoned for 19 years.

Emanuel, Princess Diana

Discover Princess Diana’s style at Kensington Palace

A fabulous exhibition of fashion icon Princess Diana’s stunning outfits explores her public style at her former home, Kensington Palace.

Shaftesbury Avenue, London

25 best things to do in London

London is the most visited city in Europe and its delights are almost endless from royal palaces to cutting-edge culture. Here, we pick the 25 things every visitor must see.

Queen Victoria. Credit: Creative Commons

10 facts about the life and rule of Queen Victoria

By the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain

Margaret Tudor, Tudor of the Month

Tudor of the Month – Margaret Tudor

With Tudor Times we profile a different figure every month. Here, Melita Thomas explores the dramatic life of Henry VIII’s sister, Margaret Tudor.

New photos mark Prince George’s third birthday

Four beautiful official photographs released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge show Prince George playing in the garden of the family home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk, to mark his third birthday.