The late Queen Elizabeth II's father, King George VI, was never meant to be king. He only ascended the throne following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII as he wanted to marry the ...

George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, was born into a tumultuous family oft engaged in power struggles. His death on February ...

An unusual medieval gold seal with a gemstone engraved with an elephant carrying a castle on its back has been added to a ...

During a ceremony last month held at Pentillie Castle, the couple, along with trustees of the charity Richard Marsh and ...

A century ago, the woman who reigned as Spanish consort had more than her fair share of problems. She was Victoria Eugenie, ...

Several English locations have been used to represent Scottish settings in the hit Starz series Outlander, with one castle in ...

The National Theatre has announced a highly anticipated tour of its smash-hit production, Dear England. The Olivier ...

As a 700-year-old family pile goes on sale for £21m, how stately homes take over owners’ lives – and ruin their finances ...

Thomas Cromwell became Henry's chief minister and earned the confidence of the King by helping him to break with Rome and establish Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. This act also ...

Explore Windsor Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in the world, and experience royal charm, rich history, and stunning ...

How many Queen Victoria dogs do you know about? Here’s a look at several of them — from the cute Dash of her childhood to ...