Crown & Influence
Edward III's queen brought compassion to medieval England's court and became the most admired consort of her age In an era of warrior queens and political schemers, Philippa of Hainault stood apart through kindness, loyalty, and genuine goodness. As queen to Edward III during England'
The King
In a moment that will be remembered for generations, King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV stood side by side in the hallowed environs of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on 23 October 2025 and joined in prayer—a first between a British monarch and a Roman Catholic pontiff
Crown & Influence
Edward II's queen transformed from neglected wife to revolutionary, orchestrating the only successful invasion of England since 1066 and deposing her own husband She was called the She-Wolf of France, and the name was meant as an insult—a woman who had violated every principle of wifely obedience
Royal Exhibitions
Rare Jane Austen books from the Royal Library revealed for the first time this October half-term. In a touching glimpse into the private life of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Windsor Castle will display the actual copy of Pride and Prejudice that the Prince Consort read aloud to his wife
Crown & Influence
Henry VI's French queen transformed from peace bride to military commander, fighting for thirty years to save her husband's crown and her son's inheritance She arrived in England as a fifteen-year-old peace offering, a bride meant to end decades of warfare between England and
Crown & Influence
England's First Female Claimant and the Architect of the Anarchy In the turbulent landscape of twelfth-century England, one woman dared to claim what few believed she deserved: the throne itself. Empress Matilda, daughter of King Henry I, was not merely a footnote in medieval history but a transformative
Royal Exhibitions
The official residences of His Majesty The King open their doors for an unforgettable festive season If you've ever dreamed of experiencing Christmas as royalty does, this is your chance. The Royal Collection Trust has just announced its spectacular Christmas programme for 2025, and it promises to be
Princess of Wales
A Future King on a Scooter, Grief Over Guinness, and the Calculated Candor of Modern Royal Media In an era when the British monarchy finds itself perpetually navigating between tradition and transparency, Prince William's appearance on the fourth episode of Apple TV+'s "The Reluctant Traveler
Crown & Influence
Editor's Note: This is the beginning of an ongoing series of articles on notable members of the Royal Family through history who weren't the reigning monarchs. Medieval Europe's most powerful woman shaped the destiny of England and France through marriages, rebellions, and an iron
Royal History
For more than 160 years, visitors to Windsor Castle have admired a magnificent marble bust of Prince Albert displayed prominently in St George's Hall. What they didn't know—and what art historians had long forgotten—was that this touching memorial was created not by a professional
Queen Elizabeth II
Salisbury Cathedral became the setting for a moving tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as the Household Cavalry formally laid up their Sovereign’s Standards in a special service attended by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The event, known as the Laying Up of the Sovereign’s Standard, marked the
Royal Traditions
How months of meticulous preparation transform Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace into stages for some of the world's most elaborate diplomatic ceremonies On a crisp morning at Windsor Castle, Charlotte Watson runs her experienced hands along the gleaming coat of a carriage horse, checking every detail with the