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
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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...
Wedding outfits of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to go on display
The wedding outfits of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to go on display at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in a special new exhibition, A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess...
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...
Princess Diana: A style icon remembered
To mark the 20th anniversary of the death of the Princess of Wales, Kensington Palace is hosting an exhibition of some of her most memorable outfits in a bid to tell Diana’s story through...
Who was George VI? How did he boost morale during WWII?
King George VI boosted morale during the Second World War but struggled to keep the British Empire together. He reigned from 1936 to 1952
King George VI's place in popular culture has been cemented thanks to...
Who were William III and Mary II? What was the Glorious Revolution?
William III and Mary II were joint sovereigns in the 'Glorious Revolution', marking the transition to today's parliamentary monarchy. They reigned from 1689-1702
A Protestant Dutchman of the House of Hague, William was born the sovereign Prince...
Piece of William and Kate’s wedding cake goes up for sale. How much would...
A slice of the fruit cake at the 2011 wedding of the Duke and Duchess sold for almost £6,000 several years ago
The wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was one of the...
Who was Elizabeth I? What was her part in the Spanish Armada?
Queen Elizabeth I presided over an age of discovery that saw the establishment of the English Protestant church, the defeat of the Spanish Armada and the flourishing of the arts. She reigned from 1558-1603
The...
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