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HistoryKing Charles shares Queen Elizabeth’s reasons for spending her final days in BalmoralKing Charles III has reflected on his mother, Quen Elizabeth II's final days in Scotland.HistoryWhat was the Peterloo Massacre?A peaceful protest turned violent when private militia were set upon 60,000 protesters in Manchester - killing 18 and injuring over 650.HistoryRoyal baby news! Princess Beatrice announces her pregnancyPrincess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are expecting their second child together.TravelVisiting historical fortresses and castles of KentThe pastoral garden county of Kent houses an extraordinary collection of historic fortresses, from Canterbury Cathedral to Battle Abbey and Dover Castle there's something for every Anglophile.HistoryA day well spent…The Isle of PurbeckHave you ever been to the Isle of Purbeck?HistoryHoratio Nelson and the Battle of TrafalgarToday we take a look back on the life of Admiral Horatio Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar.HistoryThe life of Charles Darwin, British scientist of the modern theory of evolutionA look at the life and works of Charles Darwin, the English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.HistoryThe Life and Legacy of Dame Maggie SmithDame Margaret Natalie Smith, known globally as Maggie Smith, was a towering figure in the world of theater, film, and television.HistoryOn the brink of WWII: Neville Chamberlain and the ill-fated Munich agreementOn September 30, 1938, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain uttered those famous words, "I believe it is peace for our time," after returning from a meeting with Adolf Hitler in Munich. TravelWonderful visits to the homes of British prime ministers and soldiersThese amazing houses, the homes of heroes and statesmen, are wonderful tourist attractions to visit on your next vacation in Britain.