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The value of the Armada painting, soon to go on show in Greenwich, lies in its masterful storytelling.
For 100 years, the Easter Rising has occupied center stage in the memory making of republican Ireland. But the role of Irish soldiers in World War I had been all but forgotten – until now.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch has seen a big rise in life expectancy since her birth in 1926.
It’s a demanding job, but all indicators suggest that the Queen is still up to it.
The British monarchy is in good shape. Here’s how to make sure it stays that way.
It’s not the first time there’s been an uproar about a national anthem but why does it matter so much?
Having a Queen is a distinct business advantage, particularly due to reverence for the monarchy in new and emerging markets like China.
Two decades ago, MI5’s archives were surrounded by secrecy like that of the royal archives. There’s a reason this has changed.
The most simple form of adornment – a single piece of cloth – can be a signifier of status and wealth.
The monarch can return to London now the awkward prospect of a hung parliament has passed.
The Crown has become a little less discriminatory with changes to the rules of succession – and descendants of George II who failed to get permission to wed need no longer fear their marriage is void.
Exciting news from the world of horseracing: the Queen’s racehorse Estimate has tested positive for morphine. With the Lance Armstrong and Tyson Gay doping scandals fresh in their minds, reporters are…
Royal finances have come under close scrutiny in recent days after the Public Accounts Committee told the royal household it must earn more and spend less – a bit like the rest of the country in an era…
All is not well with the Commonwealth of Nations. Gambia’s announcement last week that it has withdrawn from the association was followed hard by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper saying he would…
1977 - the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. A small boat called “The Queen Elizabeth” swayed on the River Thames just outside the Houses of Parliament. The band onboard played on. As the boat docked the police…
This weekend, Britain will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Bunting and cream cakes will turn neighbourhood roads into street parties and a flotilla of 1,000 boats will sail down the…
To some, the Queen and her royal family are dear to the heart. To others, there is nothing sillier than following the lives of individuals that parade themselves as royalty. And for many – if not most…
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