
Tell me about… St Edward’s Crown
St Edward’s Crown is arguably the most important piece in the Crown Jewels: it is the one a Monarch is crowned with during the coronation ceremony. It was made for
St Edward’s Crown is arguably the most important piece in the Crown Jewels: it is the one a Monarch is crowned with during the coronation ceremony. It was made for
When you think of The Queen, many things come to mind: corgis, tiaras, castles – and horse racing! The Queen has had an interest in horses since she was very
The Restoration and reign of Charles II are both notorious for their associations with excess: gambling, drinking and of course, women and sex. This series of posts will explore Charles
Everyone has heard of the King who lost his head, Charles I. He is considered by some to have been a reckless ruler, who thought only of himself, also being
One of the most famous events in England’s history was the Great Fire of London, which began on this day 350 years ago. What happened? Following a particularly dry summer,