Coronation outfits of King Charles and Queen Camilla go on display
The Coronation outfits worn by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla go on display for the first time as Buckingham Palace opens for the summer
The Coronation outfits worn by King Charles and...
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place on Saturday 6 May 2023. Here we reflect on some of the highlights from a truly spectacular royal weekend…
The Coronation of King Charles...
The King’s coronation 2023: Everything you need to know
The King's Coronation took place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Here's our guide to all the coronation celebration events happening over the next few weeks...
When is the King's coronation?
King Charles III's...
The best events in London: The 2023 hotlist
Diaries at the ready! Here is our curated pick of all the exhibitions, shows, new openings and events in London you won't want to miss this year
The best events in London for 2023
Royal events...
Georgian fashion: Undressing the Georgians
From wigs to petticoats, what can Georgian fashion tell us about the period and its people?
Words by Felicity Day
What was Georgian fashion?
From towering, feather-topped wigs and embroidered frock-coats to ribbon-tied bonnets and empire-line gowns,...
Hever Castle: Castle of queens
Hever Castle has long been associated with Anne Boleyn, but fascinating new findings reveal how another of Henry VIII's queens made her mark
Words by Sandra Lawrence
Back in those golden, pre-pandemic days, the team at...
Shrove Tuesday: the history of Pancake Day
Initially a feast to celebrate the arrival of spring, Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday) is still one of the most indulgent days of the year
As with most European Christian traditions, Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, started...
Top 10 spring gardens in Britain
The days are get longer and winter is starting to fade and flowers come into bloom, so we’ve select the top 10 spring gardens around the UK for you to visit.
Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War: Part I
We look back at the tumultuous events that led to the English Civil War, setting the scene for Oliver Cromwell's rise to power
On January 4, 1642 King Charles I took his armed guards and burst...
Jane Austen’s Hampshire
Jane Austen's timeless charm lives on even in 2023, with fans all over the globe. We visited the novelist’s home village and discovered her much-loved local haunts
By Monica Woods
A lofty lime tree marks the spot...
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