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Explorers who vanished off the face of the earth. Conquerors, composers, and scientists who expired from strange illnesses. People tantalizingly close to power who wound up dead. When it comes to these deaths, we might never know what really happened.
The Princes in the Tower: British Royal History’s Most Tantalizing Murder Mystery
An heir and a spare disappeared during England's War of the Roses. Here's what happened—and how we might hope to solve the mystery today.
Now Hiring: Royal Family Communications Assistant (No, Literally)
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How to Pronounce 25 Tricky British Last Names and Titles
From ‘Cholmondeley’ to ‘Wriothesley,’ here's how to pronounce Britain's least intuitive last names.
8 People Who Impersonated Royals—And Almost Got Away With It
Whether driven by opportunity, coercion, or simply the desire to belong, here are the unbelievable true stories of eight people who claimed to be royal—and nearly got away with it.
10 Bizarre Royal Conspiracy Theories
From secret love children to political assassinations to accusations of vampirism, the British royal family has been the subject of many bizarre conspiracy theories over the course of its history.
The Royal Rundown on Marie Antoinette's Children
Marie Antoinette had four children before her beheading in 1793. Here's what happened to them.
The Royal Rundown on Queen Victoria’s 9 Children
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha had nine children. Their lives were packed with enough scandal and drama to make 'The Crown' seem positively dull.
The Royal Rundown on King Henry VIII’s Children
Only three out of Henry VIII's four legitimate children reached adulthood. Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I each went on to reign and leave their mark on English history.
10 Lesser-Known Royal Love Stories
If you’ve heard enough about King Henry VIII’s many wives or the turbulent relationship between Princess Diana and King Charles III, consider these 10 lesser known royal love stories.
Check Out the Top 10 Most Popular Books at the New York Public Library in 2023
The NYPL shares its most-borrowed titles, including a royal memoir and a fictional romance between video game developers.
10 Medical Misfortunes that Plagued the Tudor Royal Family
The powerful royal family was not immune to the many illnesses of the 16th century.
25 Fascinating Facts About ’The Crown’
Netflix’s 'The Crown'—a royal family drama, and one of the most expensive TV shows ever made—is coming to an end.
4 Royal European Families Have Twins—But Only One Set Includes a Future Ruler
With more twins being born than ever, it should be no surprise that a handful have royal blood. In Europe, four ruling families of Europe currently have a set of twins.
From the Pragmatic to the Cruel: 7 Ways King James VI and I Changed Society
From uniting the Crowns to whipping witch hunters into a frenzy, King James VI and I left his mark on history.
The Real-Life Story Behind Queen Charlotte
Netflix takes several, steamy liberties with the historical record, but there was a real Queen Charlotte—and she was just as complicated as the TV version.
15 Surprising Facts About ’Suits’
'Suits,' the Meghan Markle-starring legal dramedy that aired from 2011 to 2019 is suddenly all anyone can talk about.
10 Ancient Kings Who Were Too Dramatic For Your History Books
You probably didn't learn about these ancient kings in history class.
5 European Princesses Who Are Preparing to Reign
In the coming decades, five princesses are expected to ascend the thrones of Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.
The Reason So Many British Pubs Are Named ‘The Red Lion’
There are more than 500 pubs in the United Kingdom called The Red Lion. It all traces back to King James VI and I.
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.
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.
Princess Margaret of Denmark's Historic French Fortress Is Going To Auction
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