Crown Jewels of England: The etiquette of what to wear
Royal crowns, robes and ceremonial regalia have been kept at the Tower of London for more than 600 years. Do you know what items of the Crown Jewels of England should be used when?
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The King’s coronation 2023: Everything you need to know
With the excitement building and the countdown beginning for the King's Coronation, we're bringing you everything you need to know before the big day.
We'll be updating this page with information about the King's coronation...
King Charles I: Why was he beheaded?
King Charles I's belief that he could rule without parliament led to the outbreak of the English Civil War. Here, we take a closer look at why he was beheaded...
King Charles I made a...
10 of the greatest Queens of England
From ferocious Boudica to ‘Good Queen Bess’ and Queen Elizabeth II, author Elizabeth Norton discusses the 10 greatest queens of England
Over the past 2,000 years, nearly 80 women have sat on the royal throne...
Warrior queens of England
Medieval history was dominated by warrior kings, but there have been many powerful warrior queens too, whose tales of courage and daring are all the more remarkable given the times in which they lived
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King Charles III’s homes: Royal residences
From grand palaces to country cottages, these are King Charles III's homes across the country
Words: Sandra Lawrence
King Charles III's homes: Buckingham Palace
In September 2022, the United Kingdom was rocked by the passing of its...
How to decorate your Christmas tree like the British Royal family
Renowned royal Christmas tree providers, Pines and Needles, give us the low-down on the Royal family's festive flourishes
Pines and Needles decorate and install trees in some of the UK’s most famous venues, from Wembley...
Happy 74th birthday to King Charles III
King Charles III turns 74 today.
Believe it or not, this little chap is King Charles as a baby, sitting on his mother, Queen Elizabeth II's lap. Today, he turns 74 and to celebrate his...
Victorian Christmas traditions: The origins of some of our favourite festivities
Why do we send cards, eat turkey and decorate a tree at Christmas? Here’s our run down of how and why we celebrate the festive season the way we do.
King Charles III’s coronation: Buckingham Palace announce date
King Charles III’s coronation will be held on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace have confirmed. Here’s what we know so far…
After rumours swirling continuously since the death of his mother, Queen...
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