The year 1817 was a turning point for the House of Hanover. On November 6, Princess Charlotte, the only legitimate child of George, Prince Regent, passed …

In 1736, Archduchess Maria Theresa , daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI, then-heiress to the vast Hapburg dominions, married Francis Stephen, Duke of…

Royal Doulton is known for their beautifully handcrafted figurines that are considered treasures to keep forever. Every collector today are scrambling…

Louis XIV, who ruled France from 1643 until 1715, left his immortal stamp in the form of the Palace of Versailles, the enormous and splendid structure nam…

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrive at Oakley Airport in Australia. Image: Wikimedia Since succeeding as Queen in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II has v…

Queen Elizabeth II. Image: Wikimedia Commons After a month of illness prompting her to be absent in last year’s Christmas and New Year service, Queen El…

Princess Margaret. Image: Wikimedia Commons It seems that two of the most famous Margarets of the 20th century have taken a liking for each other. Corre…

Queen Elizabeth II, who has been down with for over a week, skipped New Year’s Day church service in Sandringham. A week earlier, the 90-year-old queen mi…