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The Bayeux Tapestry, Battle of Hastings

October 14 this year marks the 950th anniversary of this cataclysmic event. Ahead of the celebrations we have unearthed seven facts you may not know about this famous event.

King Charles III

King Charles III's coronation will be held on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace have confirmed. Here's what we know so...

the princes in the tower

2022 marks the 10 year anniversary since the uncovering of the remains of King Richard III of England. We look back at the mystery...

New film The Lost King shines a light on the incredible story of King Richard III who lay forgotten in a car park for...

the queens funeral

In what is thought to have been the most watched broadcast of all time, with 4.1 billion worldwide viewers, on Monday 19 September the...

Kate Youde goes behind the scenes of the Goldsmiths' Company and meets some of the people upholding the traditions of the 700-year-old institution – one of...

We uncover the true story of Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder General who wreaked havoc in 17th century East Anglia, sending women to the gallows...

queen's most inspiring moments

As we honour the remarkable life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II we look back at some of the Queen's most inspiring moments and...

HM Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, passed away peacefully yesterday, Thursday 8 September at Balmoral Castle at the age...

The current 
Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

As we pay tribute to the remarkable life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at the British monarchy from 1901...