2022 sees The Queen mark her Platinum Jubilee, continuing her legacy as the longest British monarch to reign on the throne. The Royal Collection Trust, the charity which manages the
This week saw the release of declassified documents from 10 Downing Street, some of which dealt with the death and funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997. Amongst the
As 2021 draws to a close, we have taken a look at the most-read articles across the site in 2021. The Crown Chronicles published 240 pieces of content in the
At 3pm on 25th December, millions across the world take 10 minutes out of their celebrations to watch The Queen’s speech – her annual Christmas Day message. It acts as
This article discusses sexual content at length, and some topics might not be suitable for younger readers or to everyone’s tastes. Reader caution advised. ★★★★ “A brilliant reminder that sex
Saturday 3rd June 2012 was an overcast, cold, drizzle-filled day. Another summer’s day in London, you may say, but this was no normal day… This day happened the be the
Kensington Palace has happily reopened its illustrious doors to welcome back visitors with a new temporary exhibition, exploring the unique relationship between fashion designer and royal client. The display features
A prayer book that belonged to Anne Boleyn has revealed an intriguing tale of loyalty to the Tudor Queen, long after her death. The Book of Hours, in the care
One of the most opulent events during the reign of Henry VIII was that of the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The English King met his French counterpart in
After nearly seven years at war, his kingdom divided, Charles I was put on trial for attempting to ‘uphold in himself an unlimited and tyrannical power to rule according to
On 20th November 1992, a fire broke out at Windsor Castle, The Queen’s favourite residence. The ancient castle suffered immense damage during the blaze, costing a total of £36.5 million
Today in 2010, Prince William and Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton announced their engagement to the world with a photo call at St James’s Palace. Much rumour had been circulating that the
Today marks 23 years since the Diana, Princess of Wales died. I reflect on one of those rare ‘I know exactly where I was’ moments… The 31st August 1997 is
The gardens at Kensington Palace will see a new addition – a statue of Diana, Princess of Wales – on 1st July 2021. The news was released earlier today via
Once we get over the excitement of a new royal engagement, the next thing we want to know about is the ring! While diamonds are arguably the most popular choice
The iconic velvet dress worn by Diana, Princess of Wales at the White House will be on display at Kensington Palace this week, as the star of the re-opening show.
Many of us have imagined what famous figures from history truly looked like. Were Elizabeth I’s portraits too flattering? Does that bust of Caesar really capture his likeness? And did
June is Pride Month, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. A member of that group was Alan Turing, the man whose early computer helped crack the German Enigma code, shortening the Second
