History and Stories
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The story of Hampton Court Palace
Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty
William III and Mary II
England's only joint sovereigns, who transformed Kensington Palace into a royal residence
The story of the Tower of London
Iconic fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.
Coronations Past and Present
An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years
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.
Elizabeth I
From Tower prisoner to English Queen
The Princes in the Tower
Murdered or survived – what happened to Edward and his younger brother Richard?
Catherine Duleep Singh
The Indian Princess who became a 'guarantor' to Jewish refugees escaping Nazi Germany, and an icon for LGBTQ+ South Asian women
A History of Royal Jubilees
A look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.