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Inside Queen Victoria's coffin - the sentimental items she's buried with

A stern Queen, overcome by grief, who oversaw 63 years as the Monarch of the UK, Britain, and Ireland, who would have thought that Victoria was so sentimental.

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Five things to see at The British Library, London

Five things to see at The British Library, London

Wandering in literary Hampshire

Wandering in literary Hampshire

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Is Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie's friendship over?

Is Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie's friendship over?

Edward VIII's racist past unveiled in 'The Crown an Us' documentary

Edward VIII's racist past unveiled in 'The Crown an Us' documentary

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Is Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie's friendship over?

Is Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie's friendship over?

Reports have emerged that claim that Harry and Eugenie's friendship is on the rocks.

Edward VIII's racist past unveiled in 'The Crown an Us' documentary

Edward VIII's racist past unveiled in 'The Crown an Us' documentary

A new ABC documentary looks at racist letters written by Edward VIII during a royal visit to Australia

The comic world of Gilbert & Sullivan

The comic world of Gilbert & Sullivan

From Barataria to Titipu, the rollicking, madcap light operas of Gilbert & Sullivan parodied Victorian England and still delight audiences around the world.

Five things to see at The British Library, London

Five things to see at The British Library, London

A British Library curator chooses the institution's most valuable items along with the treasures she most enjoys.

What is Queen Elizabeth's favourite dessert?

What is Queen Elizabeth's favourite dessert?

Did you know Queen Elizabeth has a sweet tooth? Here's what she likes best.

Five modern classic British films

Five modern classic British films

Now more than ever we have ample time to sit back and enjoy these modern classic British films.

Whatever happened to the beers of Burton?

Whatever happened to the beers of Burton?

For more than two centuries, “Burton” meant “beer” in the United Kingdom just like “Hollywood” meant “movies” in the United States. So what happened?

Harry and Meghan's social media gets the axe

Harry and Meghan's social media gets the axe

Harry and Meghan's social media has been all but removed from the Royal Family's website.

Why an ancient craft of masonry remains in demand in Gloucester

Why an ancient craft of masonry remains in demand in Gloucester

“Gloucester Cathedral is looking for a Senior Stonemason. 39 hours a week. Reporting to the Master Mason at the Cathedral.”

The Irish Lord who captured Queen Elizabeth's heart

The Irish Lord who captured Queen Elizabeth's heart

Queen Elizabeth and Patrick Plunket enjoyed a special relationship. Read more to find out about their close bond.

Are Prince Charles and Camilla renewing their vows?

Are Prince Charles and Camilla renewing their vows?

Should Prince Charles and Camilla renew their vows?

What was life like in Britain in 1607?

What was life like in Britain in 1607?

What was life really like for people in Britain during the 1600s, those British who emigrated to America?

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