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For centuries, British monarchs — including Queen Elizabeth II — ruled over vast swathes of the globe with the most powerful empire in history. Even as it has crumbled, its legacy of colonialism lives on in the countries forever changed by British imperialism.

The death of a monarch happens so rarely that the arcane ceremony of burial must be explained to every generation

From rolling off George V’s coffin to the ruby allegedly being at Battle of Bosworth, imperial state crown has led rich life

The royal family name of Windsor was confirmed by the Queen after her accession in 1952

Great royal events in the United Kingdom are often a mix of old and new, and the commemoration and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be no exception. While there will be several strikingly new features, the seemingly traditional elements are not as old as they may appear. While some…

The royal family name of Windsor was confirmed by the Queen after her accession in 1952

The Queen learnt from her own upbringing and instead ensured her heirs were well prepared for their inevitable duty

King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed Beth and Bluebell to the Royal Family in 2017

We examine the life of Queen Elizabeth II’s mother, who lived to be 101 years old

A look back at the life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

Royal funerals used to be held at night, and women were not allowed to attend