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A History of Royal Jubilees
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at the history of royal jubilee celebrations through the ages.
9 surprising facts about the Tower of London Moat
The Tower of London Moat wasn’t always the dry ditch that it is today. Did you know it was once filled with fish? Or that it has been used as an allotment? Here are 9 surprising facts about the moat at the Tower of London.
John Blanke
A Black musician at the Tudor court
Queen Anne
A surprisingly successful monarch, despite ill health and tragedy
Queen Victoria
From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen
Henry VIII's children
All three ruled England
Henry VIII
Who was the real Henry VIII?
Coronations Past and Present
An ancient ceremony, largely unchanged for a thousand years
Anne of Cleves
Henry VIII's wife number four, but so much more