MARRIAGES are made in heaven, except for royal unions. These require intervention by elders. In June 1509, Prince Harry ...

The biggest excavation in 40 years at the Tower of London has uncovered the castle was hit by the plague. Dozens of bodies, ...

The Royal Family Order of King Charles III, introduced in 2024, continues a royal tradition with a miniature portrait by ...

While many are uninhabited, those British islands that are habitable, offer a truly diverse range of experiences, from ancient seaside fortresses to windswept cliffs and charming romantic retreats.

As the Capital and largest city of England, London is a thoroughly modern city. However, its history dates back to Roman times with an impressive Medieval History. London is an excellent first ...

From charming coaching inns dating back centuries to Victorian hotels with rich and glamorous pasts, we take a look at some of the most incredible and historic hotels around the UK.

The government has this year cut back a funding lifeline for listed churches, putting historic buildings and the art they ...

Senior female members of the Royal Family will wear a miniature portrait of King Charles when they host President Emmanuel ...

My regular readers will know that I love history. I also love a well-researched novel about British royalty and the Tudor ...

The lost little UK village that was totally knocked down by Henry VIII King Henry VIII and his wife Catherine of Aragon were crowned on this day in 1509.

Here’s the first thing you notice about the much-hyped Hans Holbein portrait of Henry VIII at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford is that it ain’t very big. The painting is ...

Wallis Simpson , the woman who became Duchess of Windsor after King Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry her, was born 129 years ago today.