Crown & Influence
Edward I's younger brother built the foundations of the Lancastrian dynasty while remaining steadfastly loyal to the crown In the turbulent world of medieval royal families, where brothers often became rivals and succession disputes led to civil wars, Edmund of Lancaster stands out as a rare example of
Royal Exhibitions
A spectacular new exhibition celebrating more than a century of royal photography is coming to one of Britain’s grandest stately homes. Life Through a Royal Lens will open at Blenheim Palace on 10 July 2026 and run through 27 September, offering visitors an unprecedented look at how the Royal
Crown & Influence
Edward III's fourth son never wore the crown but wielded royal power for decades, founded the Lancastrian line, and shaped English politics through ambition, survival, and strategic marriages He was born a prince but never expected to be king. Yet John of Gaunt became one of the most
Royal Family
Royal expert Rob Jobson has released a timely new book examining the remarkable century-long story of the Windsor dynasty, tracing its evolution from 1926 to the present day. He recently gave a press briefing to the Foreign Press Association of London at the Royal United Services Institute in Whitehall (Royaltopia
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'
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
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
Royal Exhibitions
An extraordinary new exhibition at Northern Ireland's Hillsborough Castle is offering visitors unprecedented access to the secretive world of royal couture, showcasing the intimate relationships between monarchs and their designers that shaped a century of iconic royal style. "Royal Style in the Making," running from March