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HistoryPrincess Anne’s alternative career pathCan you imagine Princess Anne with this vocation?HistoryRoyal Recipe: The King and Queen’s Coronation QuicheChosen personally by Their Majesties, the King and Queen shared a recipe for a Coronation Quiche - featuring spinach, broad beans, and tarragon.TravelVisiting the Royal Palaces of LondonAll you need to know about London's five royal palaces, and some expert advice on how to make the most of your time there.HistoryWhere the English Heart Lies: Getting Out of TownFor centuries, all roads led to London—until the capital held as it does today more than 20 percent of Britain’s population. Today people are searching for ways to leave the metropolis behind in search of a better quality of life.HistoryThe gilded cages of Mary Queen of ScotsFollow in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots by visiting the houses, castles, and areas she stayed in while imprisoned by her cousin Elizabeth I. RoyalsWhy do only some Royals wear tiarasHave you ever wondered why only some royals wear tiaras and others never have? We know!RoyalsWhy Queen Elizabeth II is in the Guinness Book of World RecordsQueen Elizabeth II is a Guinness Book of Records seven times over but what kind of records did the Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith hold?TravelTen overlooked British cities to exploreBritain’s past and present meet where we pass by, says Dana Huntley, so don’t avoid the lesser-known tourist spots.RoyalsSurprising facts about Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s historic weddingOn November 20, 1947, the world witnessed a fairytale come to life as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, exchanged vows in a ceremony that would go down in history.HistoryQueen Victoria’s first holiday in DevonSteve Roberts looks at the long-standing history between Queen Victoria and the south east county, and her earliest brush with death.