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Historic Royal Palaces blog

Insights and behind the scenes from our palaces

The History of the Birthday Parade and other Royal Birthday Celebrations

20 June 2025

Jemima Hubberstey, Research Officer at Historic Royal Palaces, explores the history of royal birthday traditions.

Charles II and the Discovery of the 'Princes in the Tower' in 1674

17 July 2024

Tower of London Curator Charles Farris explores one of the most famous discoveries in the Tower’s history – a small chapter in the continuing mystery of the Princes in the Tower.