Royal Family
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Why a Fire Broke Out at William the Conqueror's Coronation
William the Conqueror's coronation was marred by a bizarre incident. The guards outside the cathedral mistook the cheers for a riot
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"Hidden" Attic in Westminster Abbey Is Opening as a Museum
Visitors can view more than 300 relics from the Abbey’s 1,000-year history <i>and</i> peer out at one of the best views in Europe
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How Edward the Confessor's Advisor Seized Power
In 1066, the English king Edward the Confessor lay dying in his bed. Three powerful men had strong claims to succeed him
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Why King Harold's Rapid Coronation Sparked Outrage
The fast ascension of Harold Godwinson to the English throne in 1066 was greeted with fury by rivals Duke William of Normandy and Viking Harald Hardrada
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Why Princess Charlotte Just Made Royal History
Thanks to a 2013 reform, the 2-year-old royal tot can welcome her new baby brother while maintaining her place in line for the throne
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Princess Diana Knew Exactly How to Be Photographed
Princess Diana demonstrated a remarkable savviness for bending the press coverage in her favor
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An Up-Close Look at the Royal Regalia
The Royal Regalia represent two millennia of a nation's sovereignty and symbolize numerous aspects of its power
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Archaeologists Could Be Close to Finding the Tomb of King Tut's Wife
After Tut's death, Ankhesenamun might have wed the Pharaoh Ay, and there's a possibility she's buried near him in the Valley of the Monkeys
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Sixty-Five Years Later, the Queen Recalls Her Coronation
New Smithsonian Channel special has rare Queen Elizabeth II interview and offers a closeup of the Crown Jewels
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Five Things to Know About Queen Charlotte
Before Meghan Markle, the late 18th-century Queen Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz may have been the country's first biracial royal
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Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots Found Hidden Beneath Another Painting
The politically dangerous work was painted over by Adrian Vanson two year after the queen's execution
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Eight Historical Archives That Will Spill New Secrets
Declassified records and journals to be released in coming decades will shed new light on pivotal 20th-century figures and events
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Why This 1969 Royal Family Documentary Was Pulled Off Air
In total, the Queen Mother was a widow for 50 years of her life. During that time, she became known for two things: extravagance and an unpaid tab
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Victoria and Abdul: The Friendship that Scandalized England
Near the end of her reign, Queen Victoria developed a friendship with an Indian servant, elevating him to trusted advisor and infuriating her court
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A Young Princess Elizabeth's First Radio Broadcast
In 1940, Princess Elizabeth was tasked with an important job by prime minister Winston Churchill: to give a morale-boosting radio speech to her subjects
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How This Prankster Crashed Prince William's 21st Birthday
The Prince of Wales' 21st birthday party was held in the royal venue of Windsor Castle. Despite the security measures, an uninvited man was able to get in
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The Devastating Fire That Left Windsor Castle in Shambles
Windsor Castle, the scene of a disastrous fire in 1992, was badly in need of restoration. One problem: The bill was likely to be in the millions
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The True Story of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond—and Why the British Won't Give It Back
A star of London’s Crown Jewels, the Indian gem has a bloody history of colonial conquest
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Here's What Happens When the Queen Throws a Giant Banquet
As Britain emerged victorious from the Falklands War, it turned its attention to repairing relations with one of its most important allies: the U.S.
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Why Queen Victoria Was an Early Adopter of Photography
In the 1840s, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert set up elaborate white winter interiors and decorated trees to celebrate Christmas at Windsor Castle
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