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If you’ve already torn through the latest season of 'The Crown' and are looking to watch something else that’s historical, royal, or just vaguely British, give one of these shows a try.
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The Queen apparently likes her drink of choice—gin mixed with Dubonnet—to be served on perfectly round rocks.
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Learn the history of the tragic, shocking story behind the Aberfan mining disaster—an event recreated in season 3 of 'The Crown.'
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'The Crown' offers a glimpse of Anthony Blunt, the real-life art curator for Buckingham Palace found to be a Russian Spy in 1964. Incredibly, he stayed on for eight more years. Here's why.
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St. Edward’s Crown, the crown jewel of the Crown Jewels, is bedazzled with sapphires, topaz, amethysts, and more.
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There’s more to the story of Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister than what you’ve seen on Netflix’s ‘The Crown.’
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Nearly two years after the second season of 'The Crown' debuted on Netflix, fans are finally getting an extended glimpse of what to expect from season 3.
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Everything you need to know about Netflix’s upcoming third season of ‘The Crown,’ starring Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies.
Buckingham Palace Used to Have a Bar For Its Staff—Until They Started Getting Really Drunk
Were the famously stoic Buckingham Palace guards among the guilty? We’ll probably never know for sure.
The Queen Is Looking for a New Housekeeper—And the Gig Could Come With a Room at Buckingham Palace
Your dream of meeting Harry, Meghan, and the rest of the royal family could come true—as long as you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty.
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Finally: We have a release date. 'The Crown' season 3 will return to Netflix on November 17th. Consider it an early holiday gift.
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The collection being auctioned includes a signed copy of Edward VIII's abdication speech, one of Wallis Simpson's gloves, and photographs of the scandalous couple.
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Though Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was best known as the husband of Queen Victoria, his life before and beyond his royal marriage was just as fascinating.
Fabric Allegedly From Queen Elizabeth I’s Only Surviving Piece of Clothing Is Going on Display
The cloth, hidden in plain sight for centuries, matches part of the dress that the Virgin Queen wore in the Rainbow Portrait of 1602. It will soon be displayed at Hampton Court Palace.
Want to Work at Buckingham Palace? The Queen Is Hiring a Chef
The new chef position at Buckingham Palace comes with free meals and the option to live like royalty on-site.
Long-Lost Film Footage of Queen Victoria on Her Final Trip to Ireland Has Been Rediscovered
The clip, which shows Queen Victoria grinning and wearing sunglasses, was shot in Ireland a year before the monarch's death.
The 40 Most Popular British Royal Baby Names of the Past 200 Years
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have steered away from tradition with the announcement that their newborn son will be named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
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For almost two centuries, the reigning monarchs of the United Kingdom have used Buckingham Palace as their administrative headquarters. The building has survived everything from World War II bomb strikes to a crafty undergarment thief.
How Queen Victoria Almost Learned the Ending to Charles Dickens's Unfinished 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'
Charles Dickens died without revealing the ending of his last book, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." But he came close to sharing the secret with Queen Victoria.
Why Princess Elizabeth Was Almost Never Queen Elizabeth II at All
Queen Elizabeth II was one of history's most popular British rulers, but she very nearly missed the gig.
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She was practically born a queen.
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While the film fudges some of the historical details, it's also founded on some solid history.