History and Stories
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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