Moment in time

Edward VII swept away the cobwebs of mid-Victorian style, Queen Mary had passion for all things small and the Queen Mother bought rather avant-garde art. In a forthcoming talk, Tim Knox, director of the Royal Collection, charts a century of regal taste

Lovers of interesting and unusual trains and, indeed, of tradition, will be disappointed by the announcement from Buckingham Palace that, from 2027, the royal train will be taken out of service, becau

ON THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BROADWATER FARM RIOTS, WE LOOK AT THE DARK HISTORY OF PUBLIC DISORDER IN THE UK

Charles II visited Norfolk in September 1671, accompanied by other members of the royal family and a large retinue of gentlemen and servants. Royal visits were a great rarity in the 17th century, as w

The Duchess of Edinburgh has long been seen as the royal family’s safest pair of hands. So much so, she and Prince Edward were given the task of embarking on a significant visit to Japan last week to

OFTEN referred to as “the reluctant royal”, the Duchess of Kent’s dedication to duty was unquestionable. Her quiet manner and ready smile made her ever popular. Katharine Worsley was born on February,