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This Is How Much the Queen’s Coronation Crown Is Worth

St. Edward’s Crown, the crown jewel of the Crown Jewels, is bedazzled with sapphires, topaz, amethysts, and more.

Oxford University’s Student Union Is Replacing Clapping With Jazz Hands

Noiseless, trigger-less jazz hands are the British Sign Language’s official expression for applause.

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16 Grand Facts About Princess Margaret

There’s more to the story of Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister than what you’ve seen on Netflix’s ‘The Crown.’

Jane Austen's Handwritten Letter About a Nightmarish Visit to the Dentist Is Up for Auction

“We heard each of the two sharp hasty screams,” the ‘Pride and Prejudice’ author wrote of her niece’s turn in the dentist’s chair.

Winston Churchill’s Personally-Puffed Cigar Is Going to Auction

The prime minister's stinky stogie was retrieved from a theater floor and could realize a sale price of over $7000.

Olivia Colman stars as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown.

Everything We Know About The Crown Season 3

Everything you need to know about Netflix’s upcoming third season of ‘The Crown,’ starring Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies.

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London on Ice: The Georgian Frost Fairs Held on the River Thames

During the Little Ice Age, the River Thames froze and gave Londoners a place to hold spectacular carnivals. But climate change has made frost fairs a thing of the past.

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.

UK Burger King Restaurants Will Stop Giving Plastic Toys With Kids' Meals

Following a petition from young sisters Ella and and Caitlin McEwan, Burger King has agreed to do away with plastic toys in kids' meals.

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.

Man Opens Can of Beans, Finds Just One Bean

In Heinz-sight, UK resident Steve Smith should have decided on take-out for his Tuesday night dinner.

Meet Agnes B. Marshall, the Victorian Queen of Ice Cream

Long before Rachael Ray was selling non-stick cookware, Agnes B. Marshall transformed her talent for ice cream concoctions into a household brand.

This London Pub Might Be the Most Ethical Bar in the World

We've all read about the current climate crisis and have wondered what we can do to prevent it from getting worse. East London pub owner Randy Rampersad is doing his part in a big way.

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.

Alan Turing, WWII Codebreaker Who Was Persecuted for Being Gay, Is the New Face of England's £50 Note

Alan Turing, the World War II codebreaker whose life was spotlighted in the film 'The Imitation Game,' is being honored with a prominent spot on the Bank of England's £50 banknote.

Feral Chicken Flocks Are Terrorizing Residents of the Largest of the UK’s Channel Islands

Feral chicken flocks are crowing at dawn, chasing joggers, and trampling local gardens on Jersey, a UK Channel Island.

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10 Amazing Facts About Buckingham Palace

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.

Queen Elizabeth II attends The Order of the Garter Service in 2010 at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. The Order of the Garter is the most senior and the oldest British Order of Chivalry and was founded by Edward III in 1348.

12 Famous Non-Brits Who Have Been Named Honorary Knights and Dames

For those who make significant contributions to humanitarian, charitable, or the arts and sciences, even non-British citizens can be honored with knight- and damehoods.

It’s 68.5°F in Wales Right Now—Making it the Hottest February Day Ever Recorded in UK History

Last year, people felt the wrath of the "Beast from the East," which brought sub-zero temperatures to the UK and Ireland. This year, people are out strolling in the park during a record-breaking heat wave.

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.

Why Will Smith (Almost) Never Swears In His Music

Before he became a major movie star, Will Smith built up his acting resume through his television work—most notably as the star of 'The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.'

A stone circle like this one was recently shown to be a replica.

Historians Studying an ‘Ancient’ Scottish Stone Circle Learn It Was Built in the 1990s

Scientists' suspicions were outweighed by the excitement of finding another recumbent stone circle.

14 Surprising Facts About Peppa Pig

8. One episode of the beloved kid's cartoon was banned in Australia.

Winston Churchill Had a Doctor's Note That Allowed Him to Drink an 'Indefinite' Amount of Alcohol in Prohibition-Era America

The doctor gave Churchill his blessing to imbibe an "indefinite" quantity.

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