History and stories
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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