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The Crypt Under The Chancel Of St Georges Chapel Windsor Castle 1910 (1911)

Why Royal Family Members Are Buried in Lead-Lined Coffins

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in an oak coffin designed for her more than 30 years ago, and it’s bound to weigh a ton, because it’s lined with lead.

10 Surprising Facts About King Charles III

The longest-serving heir apparent in British history became king after Queen Elizabeth II's death.

Queen Elizabeth II and company at Buckingham Palace after her coronation in June 1953.

Coronation vs. Accession: What’s the Difference?

Prince Charles’s coronation won’t be for months. Yes, he’s already technically King Charles III.

25 Regal Facts About Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II was the first British monarch to reign for 70 years.

Slow Burn: How Elton John's "Candle in the Wind '97"—the Best-Selling Single in Music History—Became a Royal Relic

In the weeks following the death of Princess Diana, "Candle in the Wind '97" provided a form of musical catharsis. Then it simply burned out.

Katherine Parr lived a fascinating life, both before and after marrying Henry VIII.

10 Facts About Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's Wife Who ’Survived’

Katherine Parr is remembered as Henry VIII’s lucky queen, the one who got away, or, as the old rhyme says, the one who “survived.”

Mary I (pictured) did not trust her younger half-sister.

5 Ways Mary I Tried to Thwart Elizabeth I

Despite being half-sisters, the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth Tudor was difficult.

'The Wreck of the 'Gloucester' off Yarmouth, 6 May 1682' by Johan Danckerts circa 1682.

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.

King Charles II's mistress, Barbara Palmer.

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

Queen Elizabeth II in her signature three-strand pearl necklace.

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.

A homemade version of the Platinum Pudding.

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.

Get ready to level up your Royal Family trivia.

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.

The Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Simpson in 1937.

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.

'Henry VIII's First Interview With Anne Boleyn' by Daniel Maclise, 1835.

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.

James II Of Scotland was killed by his own cannon.

10 Weird Ways Royals Have Died

These 10 British royals took a decidedly odd way out.

Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke Of Edinburgh on their coronation day.

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.

Queen Elizabeth ll greets the public during a Silver Jubilee walkabout on January 01, 1977 in London.

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.

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