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(Clockwise from yellow) Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.

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.

Queen Elizabeth II of England at Balmoral Castle with one of her corgis on September 28, 1952.

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 Elizabeth II and Camilla, then–Duchess of Cornwall, at the Royal Ascot in 2013.

Queen vs. Queen Consort: What’s the Difference?

If you know the meaning of ‘consort,’ you can probably guess what a queen consort is.

Mary, Queen of Scots, painted by an unknown artist; and symbols from her correspondence in a graphical user interface tool developed by CrypTool 2.

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.

These memoirs offer an intimate look at some of your favorite stars.

16 of the Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read in 2023

From Prince Harry's 'Spare' to 'Finding Me' by Viola Davis, the best celebrity memoirs to read this year will be tough to put down.

Proper Pastry-Eating Etiquette, According to a Royal Butler

If you find yourself at a royal breakfast table, make sure you follow proper pastry protocol.

Prince Hairy and Meghan Bark-le: See What British Royal Family Members Look Like as Dogs

There have never been dog portraits quite like these.

Why Queen Elizabeth II Kept Her Holiday Decorations Up Through February

Keeping holiday decorations up at Sandringham House until at least February 6 was part of the queen's holiday tradition for a very sweet reason.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1986.

Queen Elizabeth II Wrote a Letter to the People of Sydney, Australia—But It Can’t Be Opened and Read Until 2085

In November 1986, Queen Elizabeth II wrote a letter to the people of Sydney, Australia. No one knows its contents, but it cannot be opened until 2085.

There’s a lot you may not know about the Duke of Sussex.

9 Surprising Facts About Prince Harry

In the midst of the incessant press speculation and gossip, many less well-known things about the Duke of Sussex have become lost in the shuffle.

12 Facts About Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Man Who Could Have Been King Charles III

According to paternalistic hereditary succession, Charles Edward Stuart was directly in line to the throne.

John Dee lived quite the interesting life.

11 Facts about John Dee, Queen Elizabeth I’s Court Astrologer

John Dee served as Queen Elizabeth I’s court astrologer and conducted séances in an attempt to speak to angels.

Actor portrayal of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt taking a stroll.

Katherine Swynford and the Illicit Affair That Birthed Centuries’ Worth of British Monarchs

Katherine Swynford played the long game with John of Gaunt … and won.

Agnes Sampson claimed she and her witchy pals caused rough seas for James VI of Scotland.

Agnes Sampson, the 'Witch' Who Confessed to Plotting Against King James VI

Sampson's confession played a central role in the North Berwick witch trials of the 1590s, entangling her with the ambitions of the Scottish king.

Queen Elizabeth II at a garden party at Balmoral Castle, 2002.

10 Facts About Balmoral Castle

Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle, a place she held dear to her heart.

President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II.

Recreate Queen Elizabeth II’s Recipe for Pancakes (or Drop Scones), Which She Sent to Dwight Eisenhower

Queen Elizabeth II's drop scones were so tasty that President Eisenhower asked for the recipe following his visit.

13 Facts About Lady Jane Grey, England’s Unlucky Nine Days’ Queen

Lady Jane Grey is seen as an innocent victim of Tudor Dynasty politics, and her rightfulness to the crown is debated to this day.

Frogmore House, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's one-time estate on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

A Handy Map of All the Royal Residences in the UK

You know Buckingham Palace and maybe even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Frogmore House, but what about the other 18 estates?

Sometimes you can have too much Paddington.

Royal Parks Is Pleading With People to Stop Leaving Paddington Bears and Marmalade Sandwiches to Mourn the Queen

The stuffed bears and marmalade sandwiches are becoming a headache for the park.

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - Platinum Jubilee Pageant

25 Royals in the Line of Succession to the British Throne

While King Charles III is only just getting started, here are the royals who could one day take his place on the throne—in one very specific order.

Imelda Staunton will star as Queen Elizabeth II in season 5 of 'The Crown.'

10 Actors Who Have Portrayed Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II amassed nearly 1000 film credits of her own, but dozens of actors have taken on the mighty task of portraying Her Majesty in movies and on television.

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