Watch trailer of Benedict Cumberbatch in Bletchley Park story
See much-loved British actor Benedict Cumberbatch in action as he takes on the lead role in a new film about Bletchley Park and the work of its codebreakers.
A new film, which will open in...
Prince George’s official birthday portrait
An official photograph of Prince George has been released to mark his first birthday.
Wish Prince George a happy birthday
Prince George's official portrait which was released this weekend for his birthday tomorrow was taken at...
A sea of poppies at the Tower of London to mark WWI
Thousands of ceramic poppies have been planted at the Tower of London to mark the centenary of the First World War - and you can be part of this impressive art installation.
An ambitious project...
Turn your lamps out in honour of the fallen
On 4 August everyone in the UK – and internationally – is being urged to turn their lights out to mark 100 years since Britain announced war on Germany.
At a press conference on 10 July,...
VIDEO: Queen names Royal Navy’s biggest ever ship
The Queen officially christened HMS Queen Elizabeth in a ceremony at Rosyth Dockyard in Fife today in true Scottish style...using whisky.
The Royal Navy's largest warship to date, HMS Queen Elizabeth, was officially named by...
The Queen visits the Antiques Roadshow
Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh talked to antiques experts at their official royal residence in Northern Ireland yesterday ahead of filming for the popular Antiques Roadshow.
It's not just us mere...
Sir Peter Blake illustrates Dylan Thomas’s Under Milk Wood
In the centenary year of his birth, the most famous work of Dylan Thomas has been depicted by British pop artist Sir Peter Blake.
The artist behind the Beatle's famous Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club...
Discover Tudor secrets at Auckland Castle this summer
See the bed where King Henry VIII was said to be conceived and learn about the dramatic rise to power of the Tudors at a captivating new exhibition in County Durham.
This year Auckland Castle,...
Silverstone to commemorate racing legends at 50th British Grand Prix
Sir Jack Brabham and Sir Jackie Stewart are among those to be honoured in parades to mark the 50th Grand Prix at Silverstone next month.
Three commemorative parades will take place over the weekend of this year's British...
New coin to mark Prince George’s first birthday
The Royal Mint is to strike a £5 silver coin in honour of the first birthday of the son of Prince William and Catherine, His Royal Highness, Prince George of Cambridge.
This time last year...