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25 Facts About Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s Wedding
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer married at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Wednesday July 29, 1981. The ceremony was one of the decade’s biggest events—for good reason.
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Queen Elizabeth II Is Looking for a New Personal Assistant
If your dream job involves managing the Queen’s calendar and writing letters on royal stationery, this one’s for you.
You Can Make the Royal Family's Traditional Christmas Pudding At Home
This Christmas, add some class to your dinner table by making the royal family's traditional figgy pudding recipe.
The Thoughtful Reason Behind Queen Elizabeth II's Bright Wardrobe
Bright colors have become part of Queen Elizabeth II's signature style, but they're more than an aesthetic preference.
When Margaret Thatcher’s Son Went Missing in the Sahara Desert
Season 4 of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ covers the temporary disappearance of Margaret Thatcher's son, Mark, during a car race. Here’s how it really went down.
How Princess Margaret Inspired the Modern Horoscope
From the start, Princess Margaret’s pop culture legacy was written in the stars—or at least the 'Sunday Express.'
The Queen’s Guard May Have to Give Up Their Iconic Bearskin Hats
The 1.5-foot hats famously worn by the Buckingham Palace guards date back to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Sandringham Estate Is Becoming a Drive-In Movie Theater (For One Weekend Only)
So, who here had “Watching ‘Toy Story’ at Queen Elizabeth II’s country house” on their 2020 bingo card?
Buckingham Palace’s Most Enviable Artworks Are Getting Their Own Exhibition for the First Time Ever
Queen Elizabeth II’s purported favorite painting—a portrait by Rembrandt—will be included in the display.
Queen Elizabeth II Approves of Buckingham Palace's New Official Gin
Drinking this Buckingham Palace gin is the closest most of us can get to spending happy hour with the Queen.
The Reason Princess Anne Doesn’t Shake Hands With the Public
It’s technically a tradition, but many royal family members have dropped the practice (including Queen Elizabeth II).
What’s the Difference Between a Tiara and a Crown?
There’s a reason that Meghan Markle’s first time sporting a tiara (borrowed from Queen Elizabeth II) was on her wedding day.
How to Make Queen Elizabeth’s Beloved Chocolate Biscuit Cake at Home
The queen exercises an admirable amount of self-control by only eating one little sliver a day, but you don’t have to be so modest.
10 Facts About Westminster Abbey
From its humble beginnings as an island monastery, Westminster Abbey has grown into the cultural and spiritual heart of London, as well as the final resting place of kings, queens, and poets.
Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson’s Bahamas Estate Has Hit the Market for $8.5 Million
Live out your royal family fantasies in a 15-bedroom island mansion fit for a (former) king and his controversial sweetheart.
Why Queen Elizabeth II Doesn’t Need a Passport to Travel Abroad
It’s unnecessary for the queen to carry a UK passport, but the perk doesn’t extend to the rest of the royal family.
The Reason Prince George Always Wears Shorts
Prince George’s combinations of knee socks and shorts have made him a royal family fashion icon just like his mother, Kate Middleton.
A Collection of Princess Diana’s Handwritten Letters Are Going Up for Auction
The letters, written months before Princess Diana’s death, reveal her feelings about a 1997 charity auction of her iconic dresses.
12 Splendid Facts About Kensington Palace
From William and Mary to William and Kate, find out which royals have lived, died, and possibly haunted Kensington Palace.
Fit to Feed a Queen? Buckingham Palace Is Looking for a Traveling Sous Chef
The role comes with the opportunity to live at Buckingham Palace and cook at royal residences all over the country, too.
13 Times the British Royal Family Broke Official Protocol
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back from royal life has been worldwide news, but Britain’s royal past is full of rule-breakers.
King Slayers in America: The 17th-Century Regicides Who Went on the Lam in Colonial New England
After the Restoration, the regicides Edward Whalley and William Goffe fled to New England, where colonial officials helped them evade the long arm of the Crown.
Why a King’s Wife Is the Queen, But a Queen’s Husband Isn’t the King
At 133 words long, Prince Philip’s full title included the words 'duke,' 'earl,' 'baron,' 'royal knight,' and just about every other noble designation you can think of. But the highest and perhaps most obvious moniker that was conspicuously missing: king.
12 Fascinating Facts About Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria was born fifth in line to the throne, which made her an unlikely ruler. But she ended up becoming the second longest-reigning British monarch.