ROYAL FAMILY

10 Facts About King James VI and I

James VI and I was the first monarch to rule both Scotland and England. He also spearheaded the Scottish witch trials.

Her reign was short, but her legacy is long.

The Lasting Legacy of Elizabeth Stuart, the ‘Winter Queen’ of Bohemia

The daughter of King James VI and I was Electress Palatine of the Rhine and Queen of Bohemia, and through her grandson, the founder of a new British ruling dynasty.

The longtime home of Princess Margaret of Denmark is going to auction.

Princess Margaret of Denmark's Historic French Fortress Is Going To Auction

If you've ever dreamed of living like royalty, now's your chance.

8 Ways Queen Victoria’s Coronation Was a Flop

Queen Victoria’s 1838 coronation featured a very small ring and a very big fall.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on the day of her coronation, Buckingham Palace, 1953

Watch Queen Elizabeth II’s History-Making 1953 Coronation

On May 12, 1937, Princess Elizabeth—then just 11 years old—looked on as her father, King George VI, was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Little did she know that just 16 years later, she would be at the center of the exact same ceremony.

Henry VIII: A king who loved his apricots.

The Eclectic Favorite Foods of 6 British Royals

For hundreds of years, the British royal family has indulged their sweet tooths and love of a stiff drink.

The St. Edward's Crown (left) and the Imperial State Crown.

Why Do British Monarchs Wear Two Crowns During Their Coronation?

King Charles III will only get to don the iconic St. Edward’s Crown for a moment—here’s why.

How to Make King Charles III’s Coronation Quiche at Home

In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II had Coronation Chicken. Her son is going with Coronation Quiche.

The Crown Jewels include more than just crowns.

11 Facts About the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom

Many of the precious pieces date back hundreds of years and are immersed in history—as well as controversy.

The Reason British Royals Don’t Use a Last Name

They have one, but don't often use it.

Clockwise from top left: Prince Frederick Louis of Wales, Edward the Black Prince, Edward VII, Edward VIII, George IV.

5 Other Princes of Wales Who Waited a Long Time to Reign

King Charles III spent 70 years as the heir apparent. But some other long-waiting Princes of Wales never even made it to the throne.

King Charles III (then still a prince) at the State Opening of Parliament in May 2022.

Everything We Know About King Charles III’s Coronation So Far

The date of King Charles III’s coronation is set for May 6. But the party doesn’t stop when the day is over.

(Clockwise from yellow) Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: A Guide to King Henry VIII’s 6 Wives

It would be easier to keep these not-so-merry wives of Tudor straight if half of them weren’t named Catherine.

Queen Elizabeth II of England at Balmoral Castle with one of her corgis on September 28, 1952.

See Photos from a New Exhibit Showcasing Queen Elizabeth II and Her Favorite Corgis

Throughout the monarch’s record-setting reign, her corgis were never far from her ankles.

King Charles III’s Favorite Car Runs on Wine and Cheese

His beloved Aston Martin uses a biofuel composed of 85 percent bioethanol and 15 percent unleaded petrol.

7 Surprising Facts about Camilla, Queen Consort

Despite the decades of public attention, there are some aspects of Camilla’s life that have been less well documented.

Bizarre Wax Statues of Prince William and Kate Middleton Stun, Repulse Fans Online and in Poland

The royal couple has seen better days.

Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, then–Duchess of Cornwall, at the Royal Ascot in 2013.

Queen vs. Queen Consort: What’s the Difference?

If you know the meaning of ‘consort,’ you can probably guess what a queen consort is.

Mary, Queen of Scots, painted by an unknown artist; and symbols from her correspondence in a graphical user interface tool developed by CrypTool 2.

How Codebreakers Decrypted a Trove of Long-Lost Letters Written by Mary, Queen of Scots

The letters, mysteriously misfiled among Italian documents, shed new light on Mary Stuart’s political machinations during her years in captivity.

These memoirs offer an intimate look at some of your favorite stars.

16 of the Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read in 2023

From Prince Harry's 'Spare' to 'Finding Me' by Viola Davis, the best celebrity memoirs to read this year will be tough to put down.

Proper Pastry-Eating Etiquette, According to a Royal Butler

If you find yourself at a royal breakfast table, make sure you follow proper pastry protocol.

Prince Hairy and Meghan Bark-le: See What British Royal Family Members Look Like as Dogs

There have never been dog portraits quite like these.

Why Queen Elizabeth II Kept Her Holiday Decorations Up Through February

Keeping holiday decorations up at Sandringham House until at least February 6 was part of the queen's holiday tradition for a very sweet reason.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1986.

Queen Elizabeth II Wrote a Letter to the People of Sydney, Australia—But It Can’t Be Opened and Read Until 2085

In November 1986, Queen Elizabeth II wrote a letter to the people of Sydney, Australia. No one knows its contents, but it cannot be opened until 2085.