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...
The Queen and Prince Philip celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
As we pay tribute to the remarkable life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at the 70th wedding anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip, making theirs officially the...
Buckingham Palace: The Queen’s London residence
As we pay tribute to the remarkable life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II, we take our tour of London’s grandest royal residences
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London is a city with such a glut of...
Real Tennis: the sport of kings
Literally the game of kings, real tennis is exactly what it sounds like. Unlike Lawn Tennis and Squash, it’s the genuine article: proper tennis
Henry VIII was into it, wasn’t he?
Like many pastimes, tennis became...
Platinum Jubilee afternoon teas
If you're wondering where to book a Platinum Jubilee afternoon tea, we've cherry-picked the best places in London for a regal twist on the classic scones and sandwiches
The Goring
The Goring’s history is inextricably linked...
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...
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.
1. Buckingham Palace, London
Buckingham Palace may well be the...
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 was...
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?
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
“Queen Elizabeth I slept here” is the sort of claim that is often heard when...
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