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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.

Tudor food and eating

Royal food and table manners at the Tudor court

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

Mehmet von Königstreu

An Ottoman gentleman at George I’s Court

Tower of London Prison

The Tower is known as an infamous prison, but it wasn't built to be one

Edward VI

The real story of Henry VIII’s 'precious jewel' and only son

The masque

A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment