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Royal Parks Is Pleading With People to Stop Leaving Paddington Bears and Marmalade Sandwiches to Mourn the Queen
The stuffed bears and marmalade sandwiches are becoming a headache for the park.
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25 Royals in the Line of Succession to the British Throne
While King Charles III is only just getting started, here are the royals who could one day take his place on the throne—in one very specific order.
10 Actors Who Have Portrayed Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II amassed nearly 1000 film credits of her own, but dozens of actors have taken on the mighty task of portraying Her Majesty in movies and on television.
Why Royal Family Members Are Buried in Lead-Lined Coffins
Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in an oak coffin designed for her more than 30 years ago, and it’s bound to weigh a ton, because it’s lined with lead.
10 Surprising Facts About King Charles III
The longest-serving heir apparent in British history became king after Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Coronation vs. Accession: What’s the Difference?
Prince Charles’s coronation won’t be for months. Yes, he’s already technically King Charles III.
25 Regal Facts About Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was the first British monarch to reign for 70 years.
Slow Burn: How Elton John's "Candle in the Wind '97"—the Best-Selling Single in Music History—Became a Royal Relic
In the weeks following the death of Princess Diana, "Candle in the Wind '97" provided a form of musical catharsis. Then it simply burned out.
10 Facts About Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's Wife Who ’Survived’
Katherine Parr is remembered as Henry VIII’s lucky queen, the one who got away, or, as the old rhyme says, the one who “survived.”
5 Ways Mary I Tried to Thwart Elizabeth I
Despite being half-sisters, the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth Tudor was difficult.
The Shipwreck of HMS ‘Gloucester’—Whose Sinking Nearly Killed James II—Has Been Found After More Than 300 Years
Ships sank all the time in 17th-century Britain. But this one carried the future James II—and the tragedy was partially his fault.
10 Words the British Royal Family Won’t Say
If you want to fit in with Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the monarchy, know how to act the part.
11 of the Most Influential Royal Lovers in British History
Some of the most influential people in British history have been the monarch’s lover rather than their spouse
Why Queen Elizabeth II Always Wore Pearls
Queen Elizabeth II's perennial strings of pearls were part of a long-standing royal tradition.
Can You Find the Corgi That Doesn't Belong in This Platinum Jubilee Brainteaser?
Celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II with this brainteaser featuring some of her favorite things.
How to Make Queen Elizabeth II’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pudding at Home
An amateur baker’s lemon trifle is about to become an iconic British dessert—and you can make it, too.
41 Facts About the 41 Kings and Queens Since 1066
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, here is one fact about each of Britain’s 41 kings and queens since 1066.
Can You Spot Queen Elizabeth II in This London-Themed Brainteaser?
See if you can spot Queen Elizabeth II in this royal brainteaser ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebration in June.
How Did King Edward VIII Meet Wallis Simpson?
In the 1930s, how would a middle-class Baltimore divorcee become romantically involved with the man who would be King of England? It always comes down to who you know. And Wallis Simpson knew how to climb the social ladder very effectively.
Did Henry VIII Regret Executing Anne Boleyn? Some Historians Think So
Anne Boleyn’s execution freed Henry VIII up to marry his mistress and try again for a male heir. But he might’ve felt bad about it later.
Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ Is Currently Casting a Young Kate Middleton—No Acting Experience Necessary
The show will likely cover the early phase of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s relationship at the University of St. Andrews.
Why Does the Queen Have Two Birthdays?
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. But having a second birthday is one of the many reasons why it's good to be the queen.
10 Weird Ways Royals Have Died
These 10 British royals took a decidedly odd way out.
A Rundown on English and British Royal Eras
Since 1485 English (and later British) cultural periods have been named after the monarch or group of monarchs who occupied the throne.