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Palaces

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Queen Victoria

From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen

The Crown Jewels

The history of the Crown Jewels, including the Imperial State Crown - a priceless collection used to crown the kings and queens of England.

Duleep Singh

The last Sikh Maharaja of the Punjab and former owner of the Koh-i-Noor diamond

Sophia Duleep Singh

The Indian Princess who fought for women's rights

Anne Boleyn

How did Anne Boleyn become queen and why did Henry VIII execute her?

Tudor food and eating

Royal food and table manners at the Tudor court

Elizabeth II at our palaces

Elizabeth II had a deep connection to the Tower of London and the other five palaces in our care

A history of royal weddings

From Queen Victoria to the modern royals

The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family