Britain is one of the last constitutional monarchies in the world, and the king or queen still plays a ceremonial role in the governance of the state. When Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022, she was bur

The appearance of The Princess of Wales at last year’s Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and the National Service of Remembrance the following day, were rare public

I enjoyed reading the interesting article by Caitlin Ellis on the rivals for the throne in 1066 (October). In particular, it was fascinating to read about Edgar Ætheling’s claim, which was surely the

Q Who is the longest reigning male monarch in British history? A That title goes to George III, who reigned from 1760 until his death in 1820. He became King of Great Britain and Ireland after the dea

Every year since 1988, the royals have decamped to Sandringham in Norfolk to celebrate the festive period. Complete with its very own ballroom, there’s enough space for all the family and staff. The c

In March 1457, a short, slight widow left Pembroke Castle to embark on a 100-mile journey across territories stalked by civil war and pestilence. Her husband had died only four months earlier, carried