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Despite being half-sisters, the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth Tudor was difficult.
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The Shipwreck of HMS ‘Gloucester’—Whose Sinking Nearly Killed James II—Has Been Found After More Than 300 Years
Ships sank all the time in 17th-century Britain. But this one carried the future James II—and the tragedy was partially his fault.
10 Words the British Royal Family Won’t Say
If you want to fit in with Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the monarchy, know how to act the part.
11 of the Most Influential Royal Lovers in British History
Some of the most influential people in British history have been the monarch’s lover rather than their spouse
Why Queen Elizabeth II Always Wore Pearls
Queen Elizabeth II's perennial strings of pearls were part of a long-standing royal tradition.
Can You Find the Corgi That Doesn't Belong in This Platinum Jubilee Brainteaser?
Celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II with this brainteaser featuring some of her favorite things.
How to Make Queen Elizabeth II’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pudding at Home
An amateur baker’s lemon trifle is about to become an iconic British dessert—and you can make it, too.
41 Facts About the 41 Kings and Queens Since 1066
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, here is one fact about each of Britain’s 41 kings and queens since 1066.
Can You Spot Queen Elizabeth II in This London-Themed Brainteaser?
See if you can spot Queen Elizabeth II in this royal brainteaser ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebration in June.
How Did King Edward VIII Meet Wallis Simpson?
In the 1930s, how would a middle-class Baltimore divorcee become romantically involved with the man who would be King of England? It always comes down to who you know. And Wallis Simpson knew how to climb the social ladder very effectively.
Did Henry VIII Regret Executing Anne Boleyn? Some Historians Think So
Anne Boleyn’s execution freed Henry VIII up to marry his mistress and try again for a male heir. But he might’ve felt bad about it later.
Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ Is Currently Casting a Young Kate Middleton—No Acting Experience Necessary
The show will likely cover the early phase of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s relationship at the University of St. Andrews.
Why Does the Queen Have Two Birthdays?
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. But having a second birthday is one of the many reasons why it's good to be the queen.
10 Weird Ways Royals Have Died
These 10 British royals took a decidedly odd way out.
A Rundown on English and British Royal Eras
Since 1485 English (and later British) cultural periods have been named after the monarch or group of monarchs who occupied the throne.
Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII's Most Successful—And Least Known—Wife
Anne of Cleves escaped a joyless family, avoided an unhappy marriage, and jumped at the chance to live her best life.
90 Facts About the British Royal Family
From how they became the Mountbatten-Windsors to the last person in line to the throne, here's what you need to know about the British royal family.
7 Memorable Royal Jubilee Moments To Mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over the United Kingdom and her other realms and territories for longer than most of us have been alive. But she's not the only royal with some memorable Jubilee moments.
10 Royal Heirs Who Died Before They Reigned
These are some of the least fortunate royal heirs in English history—those who waited in vain and died before they could ever reign.
Prince Charles’s Watercolors Are on Display in London
Prince Charles, George Bush, and Britney Spears have at least one thing in common: a passion for watercolor painting.
The Real Reason Kate Middleton Isn’t Known as “Princess Catherine”
When Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot, she didn’t become “Princess Kate.” Here’s why not.
11 Royals Who Married Commoners
From England to Japan, royal family members have been upending tradition and risking it all to be with the people they love for decades.
15 Great Gifts for the British History Buff On Your List
Whether they're homesick for Old Blighty or just fans of 'Bridgerton,' the British history buffs on your list will appreciate these thoughtful gifts.
When Exactly Was the Victorian Era?
The Victorian era brought changes that reached far beyond England’s borders. In fact, England’s borders also reached far beyond what we now know as England’s borders.