King William IV with St Edward's Crown by Sir William Beechey. From Wikimedia Commons William IV had “an inbred dislike of ceremonial,” said historian Roy …

King George IV in his coronation robes by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1821. From Wikimedia Commons Probably the most unpopular of all Coronations was that of George I…

A portrait of Princess Charlotte of Wales by Sir George Hayter   Princess Charlotte of Wales was the queen the United Kingdom never had. She was born on 7…

The Royal Pavilion in Brighton. Image from Wikimedia Commons Crumbling from the shadows of a small fishing town of Brighton, Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland, …

A tour of the Buckingham Palace begins by taking the grand staircase, which provides visitors with a dramatic welcome to this iconic building. As you …

The George IV Diadem. Image from Royal Collection Trust The George IV State Diadem is one of the most interesting and precious tiaras in the royal…

Portrait of Princess Victoria by Stephen Denning, c1823. Image from Wikimedia Commons The death of Princess Charlotte , the only child of the Princ…

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 …

Buckingham Palace is considered as the most recognizable palace in Great Britain, if not in the world. Home to generations of royals and keeper of pric…

Queen Victoria's statue in London. Image: Pixabay The events leading to the birth, and later the accession of Queen Victoria were quite pecu…