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?
In...
By Royal Appointment: History of Royal Warrants
As previous holder Rigby & Peller is stripped of its status, we look back at the history of Royal Warrants, which are held by suppliers to the Royal Family
Ever since King Henry II gave...
Inside Buckingham Palace: take a behind-the-scenes tour
The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace open to the public each summer. Don’t miss your chance to go behind-the-scenes at the Queen’s London home
Buckingham Palace is a world-famous icon of Great Britain and its...
Visiting Windsor Castle: HM The Queen’s weekend home
Find out all about visiting Windsor Castle, the location for this year’s royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Set high above the River Thames in the sleepy county of Berkshire, Windsor Castle is often...
The Queen and Prince Philip celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Today is the 70th wedding anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip, making theirs officially the longest royal marriage in British history
The Queen and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, are celebrating...
Who was James VI? How did he escape the Gunpowder Plot?
King James oversaw a relatively peaceful reign, despite Guy Fawkes trying to blow up the Houses of Parliament. He was King of Scotland as James VI from 1567 and King of England and Ireland...
Royal bedrooms you can stay in
What could be more extravagant than a stay in a bedroom once used by Queen Elizabeth I or Queen Victoria? Here are some of the most splendid royal bedrooms you can stay in
Ever wondered...
Elizabeth II: Britain’s longest reigning monarch
HM The Queen's sense of duty has made her one of the world's most respected heads of state. She has been on the throne since 1952
Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Windsor on 21...
Who was George IV? What were his Regency achievements?
King George IV loved the arts, architecture, fashion and furniture, presiding over the Regency era. He reigned from 1820-1830
George IV was Prince Regent since 1811 during his father’s illness. He was eventually crowned king...
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third child
Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her third child and will be taking a break from official duties.
Prince William and his wife Catherine are expecting their third baby, Kensington...
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