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Mary II

One half of the first and only joint monarchy in Britain.

Queen Anne

A surprisingly successful monarch, despite ill health and tragedy

William III and Mary II

England's only joint sovereigns, who transformed Kensington Palace into a royal residence

Queen Victoria's role in the British Empire

Queen Victoria had both a real and symbolic role in the expansion of the British Empire during her reign. Its effects are still felt today.

Queen Victoria

From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen

Kings and queens of the Georgian period

Who were the Georgians – the kings and their queens who gave their name to an era?

The story of Kensington Palace

An elegant retreat for Britain's royal family

A history of royal weddings

From Queen Victoria to the modern royals

Mehmet von Königstreu

An Ottoman gentleman at George I’s Court