An investigation has begun to determine whether a headless skeleton, located in the Scottish Highlands, is that of a notorious 18th century Jacobite chief, Lord Lovat – the last person
A “lost” portrait of James I’s favourite and lover, George Villiers Duke of Buckingham, has been rediscovered after 400 years through a BBC Four art show. The portrait, depicting Buckingham
In recent months, images have been circulating on the internet of historic photos, colourised. These photos have made viewers gasp as they see famous faces and events brought to life,
The sight of guards posted outside royal palaces in and around London, dressed in their scarlet tunics and bearskin hats, is famous the world over, but do you know how
In the almost-1000 year history of the Monarchy, Elizabeth II is the 41st Monarch to reign, and the 12th Sovereign of Great Britain. But how do you keep track of them
From touring the Tower of London after dark, to sleeping over at Hampton Court, Halloween is on its way to Historic Royal Palaces’ sites, with plenty to keep history and
Last night, MPs approved a bill to put a statue of suffragist Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square, making her the first woman to be honoured in such a way. The
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Diana, Princess of Wales’ death, we take a look at the legacy she left behind in the form of her charity work,
It was thought that Queen Victoria’s wedding coronet was set to leave the UK in the hands of a foreign buyer last year, as the piece went to auction; thankfully,
A ring that is believed to have been gifted by Elizabeth I to one of her senior naval officers following the defeat of the Spanish Armada, is to go on
Beneath the Painted Hall of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, the birthplace of Henry VIII, Mary I and Elizabeth I has been found: Greenwich Palace. Evidence of the
In our second piece on the ‘Palace of the Peaks’, Chatsworth House, we look at the life of the late Dowager Duchess, Deborah – or ‘Debo’ as she was known
There are some who say that Madrid’s royal palace (or Palacio Real) is the most beautiful royal palace in Europe. Having not visited all of them, it would be difficult
Today in 1917, the House of Windsor was born. Taking its name from the ancient castle which stands at the heart of the Monarchy, George V was trying to distance
One of Prince Charles’ most notable achievements is rescue of Dumfries House, saving the property and its large collection of Chippendale furniture for the nation. It has a long story
In Britain we are fortunate enough to have a plethora of stately homes and country houses, built by the rich and powerful of centuries gone by, as a retreat from
Each year, The Queen celebrates her official birthday with a huge parade of soldiers and music, known as Trooping the Colour. But what exactly is Trooping, where did it come
One of the sports favoured by Henry VIII’s is being brought back at Hampton Court Palace in July, as the Real Tennis Trophy is played on the palace’s court. From
