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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.
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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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8 Ways Queen Victoria’s Coronation Was a Flop
Queen Victoria’s 1838 coronation featured a very small ring and a very big fall.
Watch Queen Elizabeth II’s History-Making 1953 Coronation
On May 12, 1937, Princess Elizabeth—then just 11 years old—looked on as her father, King George VI, was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Little did she know that just 16 years later, she would be at the center of the exact same ceremony.
The Eclectic Favorite Foods of 6 British Royals
For hundreds of years, the British royal family has indulged their sweet tooths and love of a stiff drink.
Why Do British Monarchs Wear Two Crowns During Their Coronation?
King Charles III will only get to don the iconic St. Edward’s Crown for a moment—here’s why.
How to Make King Charles III’s Coronation Quiche at Home
In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II had Coronation Chicken. Her son is going with Coronation Quiche.
11 Facts About the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom
Many of the precious pieces date back hundreds of years and are immersed in history—as well as controversy.
The Reason British Royals Don’t Use a Last Name
They have one, but don't often use it.
5 Other Princes of Wales Who Waited a Long Time to Reign
King Charles III spent 70 years as the heir apparent. But some other long-waiting Princes of Wales never even made it to the throne.
Everything We Know About King Charles III’s Coronation So Far
The date of King Charles III’s coronation is set for May 6. But the party doesn’t stop when the day is over.
Divorced, Beheaded, Died: A Guide to King Henry VIII’s 6 Wives
It would be easier to keep these not-so-merry wives of Tudor straight if half of them weren’t named Catherine.
See Photos from a New Exhibit Showcasing Queen Elizabeth II and Her Favorite Corgis
Throughout the monarch’s record-setting reign, her corgis were never far from her ankles.
King Charles III’s Favorite Car Runs on Wine and Cheese
His beloved Aston Martin uses a biofuel composed of 85 percent bioethanol and 15 percent unleaded petrol.
7 Surprising Facts about Camilla, Queen Consort
Despite the decades of public attention, there are some aspects of Camilla’s life that have been less well documented.
Bizarre Wax Statues of Prince William and Kate Middleton Stun, Repulse Fans Online and in Poland
The royal couple has seen better days.
Queen vs. Queen Consort: What’s the Difference?
If you know the meaning of ‘consort,’ you can probably guess what a queen consort is.
How Codebreakers Decrypted a Trove of Long-Lost Letters Written by Mary, Queen of Scots
The letters, mysteriously misfiled among Italian documents, shed new light on Mary Stuart’s political machinations during her years in captivity.